Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour – Kansas City, Missouri

EXPERIENCE

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one.

Once downloaded, your journey through Kansas City’s vibrant downtown begins at City Hall, a beacon of local governance and architectural splendor. Then, admire the Jackson County Courthouse, a symbol of justice… and injustice? As you walk, you’ll discover where Kansas City gets that sparkling nickname: The City of Fountains.

After that, you’ll get a look at the site of two historic theaters, the Gayety and the Newman Theater. Uncover a whole new side of historic Kansas City at these sites, then move on to the spooky (and supposedly haunted) Hotel Phillips.

Stroll through Barney Allis Plaza, absorb Kansas City Jazz heritage, then catch a look at one of the only old theaters in KC that’s still standing to this day: The Folly Theater. Strolling past the Folly, you’ll see the splendor of the Kansas City Fire Department Headquarters and find out what made these brave souls the best in the business!

Sit next to famous author Mark Twain for a moment before entering the historic Garment District, where the city’s grand industrial history awaits. Continuing on, you’ll pass the remarkable New England Building and the New York Life Building, showcasing Kansas City’s unique architectural elegance. Admire the Muse of the Missouri, then delve into America’s darkest days as you learn what impact the Civil War had on this heartland metropolis.

At last, you’ll arrive at Ilus W. Davis Park, a tree-lined refuge from the bustling city. Your tour concludes here.

HIGHLIGHTS

Discover where the City of Fountains gets its iconic nickname
Delve into the birth of Kansas City jazz
Admire stunning architecture, like the towering Jackson County Courthouse
Unearth Kansas City’s industrial and wartime history
Take a peek at the supposedly haunted Hotel Phillips

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