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Union Station Kansas City

A sight in Crown Center, Kansas City, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Union Station Kansas City in Crown Center, Kansas City
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Why go

1914 rail station with a grand hall, science center and model railroad exhibit.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Kansas City, alongside 3 bars & cafés, 3 sights and 2 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Union Station and Jack Stack Barbecue Freight House. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Crown Center
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Kansas City. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Union Station

    The 1914 Beaux-Arts station, with a Grand Hall clock and holiday trains; Science City inside hosts a family Noon Year's Eve.

    Sight · Downtown Kansas City · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Jack Stack Barbecue Freight House

    A Kansas City barbecue institution in a restored freight depot next to Union Station, known for burnt ends and crown prime ribs.

    Food · Downtown Kansas City · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Lidia's Kansas City

    Lidia Bastianich's Italian restaurant in the Freight House since 1998, with a multi-course menu on New Year's Eve in past years.

    Food · Downtown Kansas City · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Crossroads Hotel

    A hotel in a converted 1911 warehouse in the arts district, with a rooftop bar and its own themed New Year's Eve party.

    Stay · Downtown Kansas City · 0.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    National WWI Museum and Memorial

    The US museum dedicated to the First World War, under the Liberty Memorial tower.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Liberty Memorial

    The National WWI Museum and Memorial's lawn and tower look straight down on Union Station and the downtown skyline.

    Sight · Downtown Kansas City · 0.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Union Station Kansas City is a stop on our Kansas City to Omaha route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Kansas City

2 more curated sights in Kansas City. See the full Kansas City guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Kansas City run from 37°F in January to 89°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Union Station Kansas City itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Kansas City from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Kansas City weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Union Station Kansas City, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Coordinates
39.08463, -94.58502
Destination
Kansas City, Missouri

Union Station Kansas City: quick answers

How much time do you need at Union Station Kansas City?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Union Station Kansas City. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Union Station Kansas City?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Is Union Station Kansas City free?

Yes, we list Union Station Kansas City as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Union Station Kansas City?

Union Station Kansas City is at 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA, in Crown Center. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Union Station Kansas City?

Union Station Kansas City appears on Kansas City to Omaha, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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