K.C. For Free
Travel doesn’t have to be expensive – we rounded up free activities in Kansas City for you to enjoy!
Free activities mean more money to enjoy the local culinary scene, but they definitely don’t mean less fun!
Crown Center
The Crown Center is a local shopping center, but there’s plenty to do, even on a budget. From outdoor movies to local festivals, there’s almost always some event going on. Right now, they’re hosting the Trivial Pursuit: 50 State Adventure, with activities representing every state so participants can learn as they compete.
The Money Museum
Located in the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, the Money Museum provides guests with an inside look into how money is made, as well as the national banking system. It also has old money on display so you can see how bills and coins have evolved. At the end of the tour, they’ll even give you money to take home – it’s shredded, but still, it’s a great souvenir!
Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center
This building tells the fascinating history of African-American contributions to the development of Kansas City over the years. Learn about black pioneers during the Westward Expansion, K.C.’s role in the Civil War, and Bruce R. Watkins himself, the first African-American to become Mayor of Kansas City.
The Roasterie
You can even get your coffee for free – at least on Wednesdays. The Roasterie hosts “cuppings”, where they allow you to sample a variety of their different brews from around the world while discussing how to really appreciate coffee. It’s fun, and a great way to get a caffeine boost so you can continue exploring the city.
Shoal Creek Living History Museum
This village serves as a live re-enactment of life in 1800s. From farm chores to battle demonstrations, it’s very interesting to see how far society and technology have come compared to when America first started to stray towards the Western territory.
