Park Central-Research Park Travel Guide
Kansas City
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Popular places to visit
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Catch an event at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Worlds of Fun
Ride roller coasters, get wet on the water slides and explore the world in a day at this family amusement park.
Kauffman Stadium
Catch an event at Kauffman Stadium during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Kansas City Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Kansas City Convention Center during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Crown Center
During your trip to Kansas City, you can do some window-shopping at Crown Center. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
T-Mobile Center
Catch an event at T-Mobile Center during your trip to Kansas City. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting
Be Bop and Beyond 18th and Vine Live Jazz and Walking Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City
Top hotels in Park Central-Research Park
Loews Kansas City Hotel
"great location, great staff, would definitely stay here again"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium
"The front desk staff was so terrible. Would tell you to come back at 3:00 PM for an early check in and came back at about 3:25 PM and was told it would be another 30 minutes before room would be ready. I witnessed this being done to several other guest. Also one guest was told the pool would be open ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton
"Horrible!Horrible! DO NOT STAY HERE!. There was literally no parking so had to pay $50 a night for valet parking. No fridge in the rooms! Ice machine was broken on the floor! There was no continental breakfast offered. I paid for what I thought was breakfast meals for my stay. Breakfast is available ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
"Room was clean and great!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown by IHG
"Room was fine, bathroom had quite a bit of dust and was dated but nothing bad. Was a nice short stay!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park
"The suite I booked with expedia was not available,they gave me a regular room, I booked for 5 people"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Park Central-Research Park
Southmoreland
If you're spending time in Southmoreland, check out sights like Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art or Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Southmoreland Tram Stop or Art Museums Tram Stop.
Country Club Plaza
You'll love the popular shops in Country Club Plaza, and you might want to stick around to check out Plaza Tennis Center, a top place to visit.
Plaza Westport
Though Plaza Westport may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Westport
Visitors highly recommend Westport for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Riot Room while you're in town.
West Plaza
While West Plaza may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and 39th Street West.
Midtown - Westport
Noted for its theatres and live music, there's plenty to explore in Midtown - Westport. Top attractions like Uptown Theater and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Westport Tram Stop or Armour Tram Stop to see more of the city.