Parallel Salon

The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art hosts the permanent collection of Bebe and R. Crosby Kemper Jr. The bright, light central atrium opens up to two wings of exhibits and attractions, which showcase both the permanent collection and a variety of special exhibitions. You can also enjoy a meal at the Café Sebastienne, where the world of contemporary arts meets contemporary cuisine.

Four floors of fright is what makes this haunted house the greatest haunted attraction in the world. ​Get your adrenaline flowing when you enter The Beast Haunted House, Kansas City’s realm of fear and terror during September, October and November. If you enjoy being frightened, check out one of the best haunted houses in the country for 45 minutes of heart-pounding scares. In addition to the Beast, you can also check out the nearby Edge of Hell, Macabre Cinema and Chambers of Edgar Allen Poe.

Kansas City is renowned as a city of fountains. In fact, the city has over 200! These romantic water sculptures provide a tranquil ambiance perfect for a date night. Try walking along the J. C. Nichols Memorial Fountain, one of the most famous in the city and a popular destination for wedding photographs.