Union Station is over 100 years old that still has running trains. It is a beautiful historic building and one of our favorite places to walk around at Christmas. You can also take the skywalk over to Crown Center for shopping and restaurants. Hallmark was founded in Kansas City and there is a Hallmark store in Crown Center.
The primary museum in the country for World War I, is located across from Union Station and has beautiful views of the city. Fun fact: Zach's National Guard unit leads the cannon shooting every May during the Memorial Day tradition "Celebration at the Station."
Lots of great shopping and restaurants about 15 minutes south of downtown. Check out the Made in KC store for local Kansas City gifts and apparel. Our favorite restaurants on the plaza are Gram & Dun or Prime Social - where Travis Kelce took Taylor Swift on one of their first dates!
Kansas City is known for BBQ. Two of our favorite places are Q39 and Joe's KC. If you go to Joe's KC, make sure to get The Z-man!