Missouri 2008 Official Vacation Planner - (Page 45) Isle of Capri Casino KANSAS CITY 816-855-7777, 1800 E. Front St. More than 38,000 square feet of gaming space, 1300 slots and 150 video poker and progressive games. The smoke-free Paradise Poker Room hosts daily tournaments. Table games and dining galore. Live entertainment. Year-round. www.isleofcapricasino.com. { 39.121337 -94.564687 John Wornall House Museum KANSAS CITY 816-444-1858, 6115 Wornall Road. This restored antebellum home with its heritage herb garden depicts the daily life of Missouri’s frontier families. Guided tours, special events, and re-enactments offered. February–December. $5–6. www.wornallhouse.org. 39.016304 -94.592922 Kaleidoscope KANSAS CITY 816-274-8300, 2500 Grand. A magical art studio where children can be creative using scrap materials provided by Hallmark. Independent art sessions for children ages 5–12, and family sessions for children of all ages. Inside Crown Center. Year-round. Free. www.hallmarkkaleidoscope.com. { 39.75671 -104.783127 Kansas City Royals Baseball KANSAS CITY 800-676-9257, 1 Royal Way. Kauffman Stadium is a great place to watch Major League Baseball. See the stadium fountains, try some KC barbecue and enjoy the game. I-70 at Blue Ridge Cutoff. April–September. $7+. www.royals.com. { 39.1042 -94.5985 Kansas City Zoo KANSAS CITY 816-513-5700, 6800 Zoo Drive. Located in Swope Park, the second-largest urban park in the United States. Nine hundred animals from six continents. Year-round. Adults, $9.50; seniors (55+), $8.50; ages 3–11, $6.50; under 3, free. www.kansascityzoo.org. { 39.005011 -94.528405 Mattie Rhodes Art Center and Gallery KANSAS CITY 816-221-2349, 915 W. 17th St. Featuring artwork inspired by Latino themes created by local, national and international artists. The family-friendly gallery hosts artist receptions the first Friday of every month, 6–9 p.m. Open Tue.–Sat., 10 a.m–-5 p.m. Year-round. Donations welcome. www.mattierhodes.org. 39.09286716 -94.5949266 National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial KANSAS CITY 816-784-1918, 100 W. 26th St. The majestic tower, distinctive murals and worldclass collections and displays of World War I artifacts. An emotional, educational experience. Reduced admissions for seniors and children. Year-round. Museum, $8; tower, $4; combo, $10. www.nwwone.org. { 39.079919 -94.586091 Negro Leagues Baseball Museum KANSAS CITY 816-221-1920, 1616 E. 18th St. Celebrates the passion and courage of America’s unsung baseball heroes. Video presentations, multimedia displays, exhibits and artifacts help chronicle the leagues from their origin after the Civil War to their demise in the 1960s. Year-round. $2–6. www.nlbm.com. { 39.091337 -94.562986 Listings continue on page 47. CIRCLE READER RESPONSE #4 ON PAGE 187 N O RT H W E S T www.VisitMO.com 45 http://www.isleofcapricasino.com http://www.wornallhouse.org http://www.hallmarkkaleidoscope.com http://www.royals.com http://www.kansascityzoo.org http://www.mattierhodes.org http://www.nwwone.org http://www.hyattregencycrowncenter.com http://www.westin.com/kansascity http://www.crowncenter.com http://www.crowncenter.com http://www.nlbm.com http://www.VisitMO.com
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