• Explore the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Featuring an impressive collection of more than 33,500 objects, this inspiring attraction is known for its neoclassical architecture and Asian art. One of the highlights is the delightful installation of giant shuttlecocks on the front lawn, which is a playful juxtaposition against the museum’s stately façade.

• Visit the Union Station Kansas City. The second largest operating train terminal in the United States, Union Station has been an iconic landmark in Kansas City since 1914. This marvelous historical structure is home to a number of cultural attractions too, including Science City, the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium and the Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre.

• Travel to the Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site. Listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, this spectacular historic location was once the home of renowned American artist Thomas Hart Benton. Benton is celebrated today for his wide array of Regionalist-themed artwork.