Known throughout the world as the birthplace of jazz, this historic district once hosted such legendary musicians as Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Turner and Charlie Yardbird Parker. After a multi-million dollar makeover, the area is now home to the American Jazz Museum, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, The Blue Room Jazz Club, Horace M. Peterson III Visitors Center and the newly-restored Gem Theater. This is considered one of the top attractions in the Kansas City area. Visiting the district is free, but individual attractions charge admission fees.
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Once home to one of the largest livestock trading centers in the country, Kansas City Stockyards District situated by the Kansas River is now a progressive neighborhood featuring cafes, restaurants, residential buildings, offices, a rowing club, as well as, multiple event venues. The stockyard here was established in 1871, flourished through the 1940s and finally closed in 1991 due to lack of business. The headquarters of the historic stockyards, The Livestock Exchange Building, still stands tall as the historic landmark of the neighborhood and is now home to multiple rental venues and offices. Kansas City Stockyards District features all the necessary amenities required for living here, working here or simply spending some quality time with your friends and loved ones.
Harris-Kearney House was originally built around 1855 and is the oldest brick wall structure in the city. The residence was used as a hotel and later as a commercial space during 1922. The villa is listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its notable architecture. Restored into a house museum by Westport Historical Society, it has some period artifacts including an 1841 pianoforte. The repository is open only seasonally.
National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame at the The College Basketball Experience is a focal point of the basketball museum. Occupying a major section of the facility, the hall of fame was born out of the efforts of the National Association of Basketball Coaches in the year 2006. Through the hall of fame, the NABC pays a tribute to noted basketball coaches, about 180 players and other men who have significantly contributed to the legendary college game. The first basketball class at the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame was curated by known names of the game like John Wooden, Dean Smith and Bill Russel, among others.
