Title: River Market Travel Guide: Best of River Market, Kansas City Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in River Market](https://expedia.co.uk/River-Market-Kansas-City-Hotels.0-n6192918-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kansas City](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kansas-City.d178273.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kansas City](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kansas-City.d178273.Travel-Guide-Activities)[River Market Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-River-Market.d6192918.Car-Hire-Guide)[River Market Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/River-Market.d6192918.Holidays-City-Breaks) # River Market Travel Guide ## Kansas City ![River Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192918/79b36a56-7e3b-4a35-8200-1391525debd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![River Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192918/e448476d-4d28-441c-9cab-7326a5458e60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![River Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192918/97db2b41-fa5a-4d04-9d0b-4dc5bbadd348.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![River Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192918/6252eff7-bf6d-4563-8f06-8a3be4f8045f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![River Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192918/759f627c-228e-4777-a0ee-a940adb986c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit River Market Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kansas City travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kansas-City.dx178273) #### Navigate the streets of this waterfront district to discover historic landmarks, lively market stalls and cuisine from all parts of the world. River Market is an animated, energetic and historic district of Kansas City. Spend a day exploring its bars, boutiques, cafés, galleries, markets and restaurants. Located on the banks of the Missouri, River Market is an extension of Downtown Kansas City. Formerly called Westport Landing, the neighbourhood operated as a trading dock and in the 1850s was where John Calvin McCoy established Kansas City. Lining the streets are dozens of retail outlets, many of which are housed inside renovated warehouse buildings. Browse antiques stores, art dealers, handicrafts shops, jewelers, spice shops and tailor-made clothing retailers. Pass the Kansas City Artists Coalition to see exhibits of ceramics, paintings, photographs, sculptures and other art forms by local artists. The district offers one of the city’s most diverse culinary scenes, with everything from Chinese to Ethiopian, French, Mediterranean and traditional American food available. City Market has been providing farm-to-table opportunities to its legion of loyal visitors since opening in 1857\. Dozens of stands, including a barbecue joint, coffeehouse, Middle Eastern market and sports bar, open daily. Shop for fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables during the weekend farmers market. Within the market is the Arabia Steamboat Museum. Experience life aboard a 19th-century paddle steamer, which sank in the Missouri River in 1856, via exhibits salvaged from its wreckage. Check the market’s official website for events such as cooking classes, live music and vintage car shows. Walk to the waterfront, where the scenic Riverfront Heritage Trail connects Riverfront West park with Berkeley Riverfront Park. Sit a while and admire the triple-arched Buck O’Neil Bridge and the two-level ASB Bridge. Reach River Market by walking for 15 minutes from Downtown Kansas City or by riding a streetcar. The KC Streetcar is a free service that travels along Main Street from City Market to Union Station. It stops in the Financial District, Power and Light District and Crossroads Arts District. Free parking is available at City Market. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Arabia Steamboat Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062829/30b88680-aaa6-4ad1-a377-fdf0e8e68c9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arabia Steamboat Museum Step back in time to the 1850s and explore a mystery of the pioneering Midwest, through the history of the famous Arabia Steamboat. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arabia-Steamboat-Museum-River-Market.d6062829.Attraction) ![Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs , Kansas City, MO](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058069/0e03aad4-df4e-4c4b-84c8-78703f3dda5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Catch an event at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/GEHA-Field-At-Arrowhead-Stadium-Kansas-City.d6058069.Attraction) ![Skyline, Kansas City, Missouri](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161017/38a562d0-44f0-4d89-a760-65f59ed49b36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kansas City Convention Center Learn about the events happening in Kansas City Convention Center during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kansas-City-Convention-Center-Downtown-Kansas-City.d6161017.Attraction) ![Kauffman Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2323/dc0a4dc1-dbff-47c0-bb7e-a9fa54392017.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kauffman-Stadium-Kansas-City.d6034801.Attraction) ![Worlds of Fun](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501332/114d9c0f-9247-4381-9a76-07f1fc3d16ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Worlds of Fun Ride roller coasters, get wet on the water slides and explore the world in a day at this family amusement park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Worlds-Of-Fun-Kansas-City.d501332.Attraction) ![T-Mobile Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125955/7a1a723f-f1e6-4283-b178-e08b5ba94768.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/T-Mobile-Center-Kansas-City.d6125955.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kansas City: Kansas City Tap Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48196637/8368eb46-dcaf-414e-968d-ef44f60b8150.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kansas City: Kansas City Tap Tour £4 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kansas-city-kansas-city-tap-tour.a48196637.activity-details) ![Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1000934/77cc3165-9ea9-47f8-8d0c-8dc6d1e77a52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting £20 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/toms-town-distillery-tour-and-tasting.a1000934.activity-details) ![Be Bop and Beyond 18th and Vine Live Jazz and Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49216234/0aef9cf6-72c0-466d-9632-06f3b0402101.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Be Bop and Beyond 18th and Vine Live Jazz and Walking Tour £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/be-bop-and-beyond-18th-and-vine-live-jazz-and-walking-tour.a49216234.activity-details) ![The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46776708/ae6010b1-917c-42ef-a25e-675b8828602c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City £32 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-escape-game-at-country-club-plaza-in-kansas-city.a46776708.activity-details) ![Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47530373/272818b3-afb2-4512-afef-fabbbb475aad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour £10 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kansas-city-self-guided-walking-audio-tour.a47530373.activity-details) ![LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Kansas City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52253330/76904a7b-5fc9-465d-a326-b9e07b95773d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Kansas City £20 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/legoland-discovery-center-kansas-city.a52253330.activity-details) [See all activities in Kansas City](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kansas-City.d178273.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in River Market ![Argosy Casino & Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1650000/1640200/1640113/cb78f6e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Argosy Casino & Hotel 777 N.W. Argosy Parkway Riverside MO £110 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Riverside. Enjoy free parking, 6 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,222 reviews) The staff was great! Hotel was very clean. Room was superb! Only thing missing was a microwave in the room. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=1640113&PinnedHotelID=1640113&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6192918) ![Loews Kansas City Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37230000/37225900/37225812/de26ca37_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Loews Kansas City Hotel 1515 Wyandotte Street Kansas City MO £213 24 Apr - 25 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,945 reviews) 4 of the elevators were consistently not working. We paid in advance for valet parking and when we arrived we were told they were full. Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F04%2F2026&endDate=25%2F04%2F2026&selected=37225812&PinnedHotelID=37225812&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6192918) ![Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8600/8523/fd1949dd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport 11828 NW Plaza Circle Kansas City MO £80 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,088 reviews) The facility was wonderful; the room was cleanly appointed and the hot tub and pool were very clean and well-functioning. The only negative remarks would be the breakfast was lack luster, including eggs that felt freezer burnt. Also, the coffee machine in the lobby was disappointing because it was ... Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=8523&PinnedHotelID=8523&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6192918) ![Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24200/24177/143931be_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park 500 E 105th St Kansas City MO £84 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,112 reviews) Mid hotel but in a decent location. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=24177&PinnedHotelID=24177&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6192918) ![Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4700/4671/cfee5d06_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton 106 W 12th Street Kansas City MO £117 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews) Great staff. Extremely convenient to get to the convention center. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=4671&PinnedHotelID=4671&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6192918) ![Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114250000/114245300/114245201/ad505d28_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City 1491 North 98th Terrace Kansas City KS £191 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Legends Outlets Kansas City and ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (548 reviews) Great Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=114245201&PinnedHotelID=114245201&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6192918) [See all 1,934 properties in River Market](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026®ionId=6192918) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Sights like Kansas City Public Library and Santa Fe Trail are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Kansas City area at Library Tram Stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kansas-City-Financial-District.dx6323157) ![Downtown Kansas City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058828/27aabb0d-fa80-4d1f-89e9-771a51122ac8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Kansas City 4.5/5(2 area reviews) Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Kansas City. You can visit top attractions like Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland and Kansas City City Hall, and jump on the metro at Metro Center Station or Library Tram Stop to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kansas-City-Downtown-Kansas-City.dx6058828) ![Kansas City skyline panorama.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162504/dd708bd4-9b7f-44d7-b197-6915e6dd99c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Power and Light District The ample dining options and great live music are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland or T-Mobile Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Power and Light Tram Stop to get around town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kansas-City-Power-And-Light-District.dx6162504) ![Crossroads Arts District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6212145/57cf4443-5dde-4a21-80ac-595321b35243.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Crossroads Arts District 4/5(1 area review) Crossroads Arts District is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Crossroads Tram Stop or Kauffman Center Tram Stop to explore sights like Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kansas-City-Crossroads-Arts-District.dx6323149) ![Westside North](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6212145/57cf4443-5dde-4a21-80ac-595321b35243.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Westside North If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westside North and surrounding area, you can visit Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and Science City at Union Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kansas-City-Westside-North.dx553248635976474562) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hospital Hill Though Hospital Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like CrossroadsKC at Grinders and SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium. 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