Spring break can still be thrilling even in the Kansas City area. With the amount of entertainment, museums, restaurants and attractions, Kansas City is considered one of the best places in the midwest to visit.
To plan the best staycation, here is a variety of places to visit within the Kansas City area that can make a spring break at home entertaining.
Challenge your friends at the first underground paintball arena right here in Kansas City. Compete in one of the five recreational arenas in an underground cave considered to be one of Kansas City’s oldest limestone mines. Jaegers contains all the materials needed to have a fun and safe time with a small or large group of friends or family, such as equipment rental, CO2, compressed air, paintballs and safety gear are available. Book your party as a Family Party Pack of four for only $100. This contains 4 semi-automatic rentals, four sets of basic safety gear and 800 rounds of paint.
816. 452.6600
Mon-Thur 4PM-9PM
Friday 4PM-11PM
Saturday 9AM-11PM
Sunday 10AM-8PM
Show your high-speed driving skills on the go-kart track at Sadlers. With imported carts from Germany, these high performance go-karts can reach speeds up to 45 miles per hour. Experience racing first hand as you maneuver through our Grand Prix, Oval, or European Style Road Race courses. For non-members, join the fun with one ten minute session for only $18.99 or become a member with a ten minute session for $16.99. Compete against your friends with an experience you won’t forget.
Sunday – Thursday: Noon – 10pmFriday & Saturday: Noon – Midnight325 N Mur-Len Rd Olathe, KS 66062(913) 768-7700Incred- A-Bowl-
Incred-A-Bowl is truly a family fun center, just the way former Royals pitcher Danny Jackson and his wife and co-owner Jody intended it to be. They designed this unique facility to be entertaining for kids of all ages, and for those who are kids at heart. Choose from bowling, cosmic bowling, laser tag, or mini golf.
(913) 851-1700
The Legends-
Make a day trip to the Legends and follow the yellow brick road to over 120 designer stores to shop from. Take a group of friends or family to Dave and Buster’s which features the latest and greatest electronic interactive entertainment in its famous Million Dollar Midway, as well as traditional games such as billiards and shuffleboard. With tons of entertainment, special movie showings, and multiple restaurants to choose from, the Legends contains multiple areas of interest for all ages.
1843 Village West Pkwy Kansas City, KS 66111
Kansas City Zoo
Lions, tigers, and bears oh my! The Kansas City Zoo is located in the historic and beautiful Swope Park 202 acres are nestled inside valleys and rolling hills and is home to more than 1,000 animals. Pick one or all of the three paths to take your adventure on. Take a day trip down or volunteer your free time down at the zoo.
Sky Zone-
When school is out, regardless of the season, expect Skyzone to be at full or near capacity. With trampolines all connected to form one massive trampoline surface enclosed with angled trampolines that allow you to literally bounce off the walls. Sky Zone is an ultimate 3-D play experience that matches anyone’s idea of fun. From open jump, 3-D Dodgeball and SkyRobics fitness classes, Sky Zone is made for all ages and makes something for everyone.
Snow Creek-
Been missing the slopes in Colorado or the fun in the snow? Located only an hour away, Snow Creek has mountains for all ages and levels of ability. With large, steep mountains, chair lifts, and rope lifts, Snow Creek is made to be an entertaining and unique experience with friends or family.
“I like snow creek because it gives you a place to snowboard without traveling some place far away,” Senior Ben Lewis said. “The terrain park is fun, there are some cool jumps and rails.”
Open Friday Noon – 10PM
Open Saturday – 9AM – 10PM
NCAA experience-
This hands-on attraction is a great place for kids of all ages. Operated by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, it has a full-size court for free play, a 3-on-3 court, a small kids’ court, a broadcasting station where kids can try their hand at sportscasting a live event, and various shooting, rebounding, and passing games along with tips on strategy. There’s also a timeline of college basketball, a film highlighting the sport, information on college coaches, and a collegiate basketball hall of fame. Basketball fans can easily spend more than two hours here.
Other places to checkout:
Negro League Baseball Museum
“I really liked learning about the history behind the baseball league,” Junior Emmalee Herrick said. ” The baseball memorabilia they have there is amazing.”
World War 1 Museum
“I liked seeing how the history unfolded during during that era or time,” Junior Andrea Ringgenberg said. “It’s interesting to see the poppies and to learn about what they represent amongst all the the chaos and horrid events that occurred.”
Union Station
“I love Union Station and Science City was my favorite,” Junior Ian Dennin said. ” I loved the dinosaur digging and the bicycle on the rope that was suspended thirty feet in mid air and I would still go if I had the chance.”
Crown Center
The Refuge
Plaza
Westport
Nelson Atkins Museum
Big Mens Basketball Tournament- Session 5 on the 16th
NCAA experience
Nerman Art Museum @ JCCC
Paint, Glaze, and Fire
Steamboat Arabia
Gates Barbecue
Ghenghis Khan
