New Western - Kansas City

Visit Kansas City’s Uptown Theater for the perfect setting for trade shows, weddings, parties, banquets, seminars and concerts. This historical landmark offers four rooms for public and private events. See your favorite singers in an entertainment venue where movies as well as live vaudeville and stage productions were hosted until the 1970s.

Let your wild things meet the wild things at the Kansas City Zoo. Located in Swope Park, this zoo features five main sections—Africa, Australia, Tiger Trail, KidZone and The Valley—as well as several special exhibitions and attractions, rides and shows. See the new polar bear exhibit in the front plaza, ride a camel in the KidZone, ride a ski-lift over the African Plains and more!

Indulge in a romantic dinner and drinks on a date at the Westport Café and Bar. This Parisian-style bistro certainly brings a bit of Paris to the Kansas plains. Feast on brunch, lunch-dinner-supper and late night specials inspired by classic French recipes. Complement your meal with the distinct cocktail menu, featuring classic drinks as well as unique specialties.

Head to the western suburbs for a day to Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City. Discover the wonders of education in this converted elementary school. Every room has a different theme, from space to physics to arts and crafts and more! Children of all ages (and children at heart) will love the exhibits at this fun, entertaining museum.