Upper Iowa University

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.

Bring the kids (and adults) out to Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead to learn about life on a turn-of-the-century farm. This unique zoo contains over 200 animals found on farms throughout the nation, many of which are featured in the Petting Zoo. Gather freshly-laid eggs, milk a cow, bottle-feed a baby goat, ride a pony and more on this fun, interactive and educational farm.

See the African American influence on America’s favorite pastime at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. This unique specialty museum opened in 1990 with the mission of preserving this rich history. Learn about African American baseball players from the late 1800s to the 1960s as you tour through the multimedia displays, photographs, artifacts and attractions.