One of the most-visited areas in Kansas City is the beautiful Country Club Plaza. There are few trips we make to KC that don’t involve a stop there. **This post is under construction. This post was first written in 2017, but in 2020, the original hotel has closed.** Want more KC family vacation ideas? Our…
One of our favorite quick Midwest getaways is Kansas City. It’s been a while since we visited during the holiday season (check out all the incredibly fun things we did when we spent a holiday weekend in KC). We returned to visit some new (and new-to-us) places, including Worlds of Fun’s WinterFest. We did it…
I think I found a new fall tradition: Halloween at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City. It’s like summer vacation meets sweater weather. It’s fabulous. Read on to learn more about the Great Pumpkin Fest, which is best for younger kids. I shared some tips to help you make the most of Worlds of Fun…
Updated June 6, 2018 My family and I recently found a place in Kansas City that’s all about wide open spaces and a quiet stroll, and history mixed with nature: Shoal Creek Living History Museum. We visited this new-to-us place during a super fun weekend trip and it was a welcome change from the go-go-go adventures…
I grew up with Worlds of Fun being a part of life. Every summer we’d go, our family of six piled into the family truckster. We’d see the sky-high tracks of roller coasters miles away. And it never failed, every year, as the park came into view, the volume of our voices instantly increased and grew more animated….
North Kansas City is a fun overnight destination for families. You can fit in Worlds of Fun, barbecue, and a lot of history in less than two days. If you have more time at your disposal, I recommend at least another night, but sometimes, all life gives you is a little more than 24 hours. Our…
