After all the time spent planning a trip to Kansas City, a rainy day could be an unwelcome intrusion into a hard-earned vacation. You may just feel like curling up in bed with a book, watching a movie, or visiting a spa. When booking your trip, make sure that you search for hotels in Kansas City, Missouri, that have big comfy beds, high-end TVs, or a luxurious spa!
However, if you just can’t stay in bed, plenty of fun and exciting indoor activities are available in Kansas City. From learning how motorcycles are made to visiting a historic steamboat, find out six ways you can spend a rainy day in Kansas City.
Harley Davidson Factory Tours
If you are a motorcycle aficionado, this one’s for you. Get suited up in the provided protective safety gear and tour a real working Harley Davidson factory. Watch the bikes being manufactured, and then take a stroll through time by viewing some of the most famous designs of this iconic motorcycle.
11401 North Congress Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153
SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium
The aquarium is the perfect family-friendly place to spend a day. Not everything is behind glass here. There are touch tanks where you can handle marine creatures like starfish or crustaceans. There are also regularly scheduled educational talks, and the feeding demonstrations are exciting for all. Check the SEA LIFE Aquarium website for times.
2475 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108
Union Station
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This historic structure is over 100 years old and houses just about everything from a world-class science center to an art gallery to a planetarium. Union Station is a great choice if you end up with a few days of rain, as you can’t possibly cover it all in a day. It also boasts coffee shops, restaurants, and a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory shop. The building is open from 6 a.m. until midnight, with varying business hours.
30 W Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO 64108
Arabia Steamboat Museum
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This unique attraction offers visitors a chance to step back in time to 1856 using items recovered and preserved from the Arabia steamboat, which sank in the Missouri River near Kansas City. You can walk on a replicated ship deck and in a general store to see original items from the ship, including what could be the world’s oldest jar of pickles!
400 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64106
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
With its free admission, this museum is a budget-friendly place to spend your day. With over 35,000 pieces of art and classes, guided tours, and special events, there is always something to do at this art museum. The exhibitions here change often, so check the exhibition listings before going. Note that the museum closes on Mondays and Tuesdays.
4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
Amigoni Urban Winery
The vineyards for this winery are about 30 miles from Kansas City, but Amigoni Urban Winery offers wine tasting sessions, private tours, and blending classes from its production facility. You’ll find it in the Stockyards District of Kansas City’s historic West Bottoms neighborhood.
1505 Genessee Street, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64102
A rainy day doesn’t mean a lost day of vacation. Kansas City, Missouri, offers lots of entertaining options for one (or a few) days indoors. Make the most of it!