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Visit KC. Web site of the Kansas City Convention and Visitors' Association. Provides information about area attractions, dining, maps and calendar of events.
Local Attractions
Zona Rosa Shopping Center. This unique entertainment and shopping district is located at the northwest corner of 1-29 and Barry Road, just minutes from the Kansas City Airport Hilton. Since opening in May, 2004 the new urban retail environment has welcomed thousands of visitors to its “city within a city” atmosphere, offering shopping, dining and entertainment, as well as office and residential space. The streets of Zona Rosa are reminiscent of downtowns of the past, with individual storefronts evoking a sort of village-feel. Visitors will find familiarity in the intentional differing architectural design of each shop, not to mention the street-side metered parking. Another uniqueness of the Steiner development is the stock it takes in the community; one example is that all the proceeds from the parking meters are donated to local charities. Ample free parking is available throughout the property in covered garages and surface lots. Zona Rosa is home to many well-known merchants, including Barnes and Noble, Ann Taylor Loft, DSW, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lane Bryant, Children’s Place, Hollister and Marshalls MegaStore, just to name a few. Appetites will be satisfied with the many dining options including Bravo! Italian Cucina, Rib Crib, Mimi’s Café, Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy, Hereford House, Ted’s Montana Grill and Swagat Fine Indian Cuisine. Amid the area, you’ll find grassy areas with fountains and park benches just right for relaxing, and wide sidewalks meant for strolling.
Harley Davidson Final Assembly Plant. 11401 N Congress Ave. Kansas City, MO 64153. HOURS: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Tour center and gift shop open 8am-3 pm. Tours (approx. 1 hour) 8am-1pm Mon-Fri. Admission free. The 358,000-square-foot Harley-Davidson Vehicle and Powertrain Operations in Kansas City, Missour was built in 1998 to increase production of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. More than 900 Kansas City employees produce the Sportster®, Dyna and VRSC families of motorcycles from fabrication and finishing through final assembly. The plant also has the unique distinction of being the only Harley-Davidson facility to produce an entire motorcycle, the groundbreaking VRSCA V-Rod®. From assembly of the liquid-cooled Revolution® powertrain and hydroformed frame to painting and final testing, people and process converge in Kansas City to transform raw materials into custom American muscle. The tour center features a series of displays that guide you through the various manufacturing and assembly processes and illustrate the individual and collaborative skills necessary to produce each motorcycle. You'll also have the chance to sit on current production motorcycles and visit the gift shop, which features tour-related souvenirs. Your tour experience begins with an introductory film. Then it's on to the factory floor where you'll witness a wide range of operations from welding, laser-cutting and frame-bending, to polishing and wheel assembly. You'll see fenders and gas tanks being formed, newly painted frames hanging on the line, and sophisticated robotic welding technology. You'll also see the Revolution® powertrain assembled from crankcase to cylinder heads. Must be at least 12 years old and accompanied by adult. Fully enclosed shoes required. Cameras prohibited on tours; lockers available. Souvenir merchandise for sale.
Biking and Hiking
Mid-America Regional Council Bike-Ped Resource Web Site. The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) maintains a web page of bicycle and pedestrian resources in the Greater Kansas City Area. Visit their web site for regional maps of facilities.
Golfing
Last Minute Golfer. Golfing resources in Kansas City.