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The Perfect Guide for a Fantastic Family Trip to Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri is a wonderful place for a family trip or a great vacation for it offers you a host of things to do. Initially it developed from a French settlement that mainly consisted of fur traders and a Jesuit mission.

Author: Chris Olsen
Date: Jan 6, 2015 - 1:26:08 AM


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Kansas City, Missouri is a wonderful place for a family trip or a great vacation for it offers you a host of things to do. Initially it developed from a French settlement that mainly consisted of fur traders and a Jesuit mission. Most of its growth was during the 19th century and it is then that the city urbanized into a sparkling economic and cultural center.

If you are planning to visit the city where Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker came up with ‘bebop’, you might want to know about some of the best places to visit. Here is a short guide to the top things to do in Kansas City so you can make your trip a huge hit for your entire family.

1. Head to Worlds of Fun

If you happen to be travelling with kids, visiting the Worlds of Fun is a great idea for it makes your senses come alive with extraordinary sights and sounds. Your children are sure to enjoy the breathtaking views from towering coasters as they experience hair-raising thrill rides. In case you have kids that are too young for the experience they can amuse themselves in the playground where the fun never ends.

2. Schlitterbahn Waterparks

This family-owned and operated waterpark has been going strong ever since its inception in 1979. It is the perfect place for some summer fun as it is a seasonal park that operates typically from late-April to mid-September.

3. Laugh a Lot at ComedyCity

What is a holiday without some fun moments of unbridled laughter! ComedyCity is Kansas City's original improv comedy show where you can watch and be a part of gags made up on the spot. The best part is that never fails to get the audience directly involved in the fun and fast-paced comedies. Their shows are always great for families as a lot of the acts are based on suggestions made by visitors.

4. Shop Till you Drop

Some Kansas City retail therapy will be just the thing to soothe your frayed nerves. Whether you wish to purchase some elegant dresses, linen and home furnishings or just a few curios or souvenirs, the Oak Park Mall is the perfect place for it. You can also head to the Country Club Plaza for it pretty much offers you everything you could wish for under a single roof.

Once you have indulged yourself with some Kansas City shopping you can call it a day and head off home having had a fun time with some wonderful memories to cherish.

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