Holiday Inn Express & Suites Independence-Kansas City

Get fat and happy at one of Kansas City’s best-kept culinary secrets. Happy Gillis Café & Hangout is a local favorite, serving up specials and smiles in beautiful, old Columbus Park. Enjoy a casual lunch, a leisurely brunch or a delightful dinner at one of KC’s most unique dining experiences.

Visit The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, where even the building is art. Inside of this neoclassical architecture you will find one of the largest collections of Asian art in America as well as a highly prized collection of European and American paintings, photography, sculptures and historic artifacts.

Although you are not in Venice, you can still treat yourself and your partner to an authentic gondola ride with Ambiance on the Water. Open from April through November, these romantic gondola rides travel down the relaxing waterway in the Country Club Plaza. Float under bridges, beside lovely fountains and see the majestic sights of nighttime Kansas City.

Spend an evening filled with entertainment and relaxation at the Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa. Experience Las Vegas luxury without the Vegas price tag. Test your luck at one of Kansas City’s favorite casinos. Enjoy a decadent dinner at one of the masterful restaurants. Rejuvenate at the comprehensive spa. Best of all, you can do all this in one convenient nightlife destination!