Things To Do Along the KC Streetcar Line

The Kansas City Streetcar connects the city’s downtown area from the River Market all the way back to Union Station. For tourists and natives alike, the streetcar can be your personal tour guide through KC. 

If you’re looking for some additional guidance, check out Union Station’s very own list of must-see attractions and their corresponding stops. As the city’s most celebrated destination for over 100 years, we can give you the inside scoop about things to do along the KC streetcar line.

The River Market

Kansas City Farmer’s Market

? Stop #1 

Rain or shine, visit the Kansas City Farmer’s Market in the historic city market area for local vendors, fresh produce, and specialty food and beverages.

The City Market has a rich history dating all the way back to 1857. Originally, the city market was a place where Kansas Citians could gather for commerce, trading, shows, and rallies. Today, it stands as a place for locals to come together and support one another and enjoy fresh, healthy food.

Breakout KC

? Stop #3 

Experience mystery, mayhem, and more at KC’s #1 voted escape room, Breakout KC. Come with your family or friends and join together to solve the szechuan secret, become the hero, or solve the puzzle in the nick of time.

If you’re not sure which room is the right fit for your group, no need to worry! Breakout KC offers an escape room matching quiz to help you choose. With 11 rooms across 2 locations, there are plenty of riddles to solve at this curious activity along the KC streetcar line.

Central Business District

KC Public Library

? Stop #6 

As one of the most unique buildings along the KC streetcar line, the south wall of the KC Public Library is made of 22 different book spines affectionately titled the community bookshelf. Each book stands 25 feet tall and 9 feet wide lining historic 10th Street.

The inside of the library features a vibrant children’s section and hosts community events year round. Whether you’re looking for an engaging activity or a place to curl up with a good book, you can visit the KC Public Library, or any of their 10 branches.

Power & Light District

The College Basketball Experience

? Stop #10

If you’re looking for active things to do along the KC streetcar line, get your family on the court and your head in the game at the College Basketball Experience (CBE)! 

Connected to the T-Mobile Center, the CBE is a world-class entertainment facility where guests can not only learn about the history and culture of the sport, but test their own skills. There are activity stations throughout where you can make the game-winning buzzer-beater, complete a free-throw challenge, and so much more. 

And if you have some real basketball fanatics on your hands, you can head just 45 minutes west to Lawrence, home of the famous Allen Fieldhouse and James Naismith’s original rules of basketball.

The KC Ballet

? Stop #12 

The Kansas City Ballet, directed by Devon Carney and comprising 30 dancers, holds the title of resident company at the world-class Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. They perform multiple times throughout the year, including their rendition of the ever-popular Nutcracker during the winter season.

Consider the KC Ballet when you’re looking for things to do along the KC streetcar line for a performance, or even a class. The company rehearses at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity, which is also home to the KC Ballet school for trainees and students of all ages. 

Crossroads Arts District

First Fridays

? Stop #13 

On the First Friday of every month, people gather in the Crossroads District to enjoy local artwork, street vendors, galleries, food trucks, and more! Explore all the local fun and flair of the city with your family or friends on foot, or take the KC streetcar.

In addition to funky art galleries and delicious local cuisine, the crossroads is also full of event venues. There are dozens of unique and flexible spaces for all occasions. First Fridays are the perfect family friendly activity to explore this exciting and dynamic area of Kansas City.

Union Station & Crown Center

Kaleidoscope

? Stop #15 

Exercise your imagination and explore your artistic creativity at Crown Center’s Kaleidoscope. The attraction is a vivid, workshop-style space where children of all ages can paint, sculpt, draw, write, and dream up all kinds of projects.

Some materials come straight from their manufacturing centers, some are colored and cut into shapes to add to your masterpiece. Kaleidoscope is made possible through the donation of materials from Hallmark in Kansas City. 

Union Station

? Stop #16

Union Station is Kansas City’s most celebrated destination and boasts over 100 years of iconic history and year-round attractions for all ages. From live theater to science experiments to shopping and dining, there are events and attractions for every occasion and interest.

At the tail end of things to do along the KC streetcar line, Union Station is the perfect place to start or end your streetcar adventure. Visit Science City, the Planetarium, Extreme Screen, or ongoing exhibits to kick off your day, or end your evening with a meal and a drink in our great hall.

Get directions to Union Station!

Union Station is located at the tail end of the streetcar line just off of the historic Main Street, making it the perfect spot to park before hopping on the tram!

Before you find your way to stop #16, be sure to check out our events calendar and visit us at the station, planetarium, movie theater, live theatre, or science city.