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Things to do in the Kansas City Area
Museums, Historic Sites and Tours
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Tells the story of early airline travel, with exhibits of all phases. Extensive airline memorabilia, fully restored Super G Constellation and Martin 404, and a Douglas DC-3 being restored. Capacity: 200 ppl. (Planes may be out.) Adults $7, seniors $6, children (6-13) $3. Open 10am-4pm Mon.-Sat., noon-4pm Sun.
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The sights and sounds of a uniquely American art form come alive at the American Jazz Museum. The Museum includes interactive exhibits and educational programs as well as the Blue Room, a working jazz club, and the Gem Theater, a modern 500-seat performing arts center.
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On Dec. 2, 2006, the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial debuted as the first American and only national museum dedicated to the Great War. Designed by Ralph Appelbaum Associates and housed beneath the existing Liberty Memorial, the 30,000-square-foot museum will feature more than 49,000 artifacts-the world's second largest WWI collection behind Britain's Imperial War Museum.
Segway Experience of Kansas City
Enjoy Segway guided tours in Kansas City! Visit us at our showroom inside Union Station and take your turn riding a Segway. Join us for one of our unique Segway tours discovering all that Kansas City has to offer. Experience the Urban Journey touring Union Station, Liberty Memorial and Washington Square Park. The 60-minute tour costs $40 per person and gives you plenty of time to roam around the park while playing on the Segway. The 90-minute tour costs $60 per person and goes all the way up to the observation deck at historic Liberty Memorial for the best views in the city. Tours start daily at 10 a.m.
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You are invited to discover some of the 34,500 pieces in the collection of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. From ceramic objects found in ancient Chinese tombs to whimsical sculptures of badminton birdies, the Nelson-Atkins collection spans over 5,000 years of humanity.
Theme Park and Zoo
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The premier amusement park destination in the Midwest -- offers 175 acres of excitement and fun for every member of the family. For thrill seekers, an impressive line-up of six world-class roller coasters and dozens of thrill rides offers dips and loops from big to small. Along with coasters, Worlds of Fun features dozens of other thrill rides. Guests experience the sensation of a coaster loop on ThunderHawk, a gravity defying freefall on 200-foot-tall Detonator and a river rapid adventure on Fury of the Nile.
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Celebrating its 100th year in 2009, the Kansas City Zoo offers visitors the unique experience of seeing more than 900 animals in naturalistic settings - all stretched across 200 acres in Swope Park. The Zoo's exhibits are organized by continent with major sections for Africa and Australia.
Casinos and Racetracks
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Additional information on what you can do in Kansas City when not attending the conference.