If you’re traveling on a budget, Kansas City [1] will happily comply with a wealth of sights and attractions free of charge, including:
• Boulevard Brewing Co. [2]: Free brewery tours with complimentary end-of-tour tastings.
• City Hall Observation Deck [3]: Arguably the greatest view of the city.
• Money Museum at Federal Reserve Bank [4]: An interactive look at currency and its history.
• Hallmark Visitors Center [5]: Get a behind-the-scenes peek at the Hallmark cards production process, and grab a few extra Kleenex for a retrospective of Hallmark’s most heart-wrenching commercials.
• Kaleidoscope [6]: A kid-friendly artistic escape that offers creative activities for the whole family, supplies included.
• The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art [7]: Not only is the museum free, but the collection is so large you could easily fill a day by exploring all the Nelson has to offer. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the adjoining sculpture garden.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/kansas-city
[2] http://www.moon.com/destinations/kansas-city/sights/crossroads-and-18th-and-vine/boulevard-brewing-co
[3] http://www.moon.com/destinations/kansas-city/sights/river-market-and-power-and-light-district/city-hall-observation-deck
[4] http://www.moon.com/destinations/kansas-city/sights/crossroads-and-18th-and-vine/money-museum-federal-reserve-bank-kansas-city
[5] http://www.moon.com/destinations/kansas-city/sights/crossroads-and-18th-and-vine/hallmark-visitors-center
[6] http://www.moon.com/destinations/kansas-city/sights/crossroads-and-18th-and-vine/kaleidoscope
[7] http://www.moon.com/destinations/kansas-city/sights/westport-midtown-and-the-plaza/nelson-atkins-museum-art