HotelTonight – Book Your Hotel in Downtown Kansas City
When you walk through the streets of downtown Kansas City, you can practically feel the pulse of the city's heart. Everywhere you turn, there's energy and ingenuity, making it arguably the most exciting neighborhood in all of Kansas City. Since I always love to stay in the midst of the action when I travel, I decided to stay in the center of it all during my Kansas City getaway by finding a downtown hotel. To book my hotel in downtown Kansas City, I relied on HotelTonight's easy-to-use app. Just as I was driving into Kansas City, I pulled up the app and had a great downtown hotel booked in minutes. So I drove straight to my hotel, checked in, and got ready to explore this vibrant urban center.
Power and Light District
One of downtown KC's most popular districts is the Power and Light District, also known as the Entertainment District. This eclectic mixed-use area is home to great theaters, cinemas, markets and luxury apartment buildings, so it's quite a desirable place for locals to live and to play. There always seems to be something going on in this vibrant district, and you can feel the creative energy all around you when you walk its streets. If you're looking to catch a show, enjoy a great happy hour and see how the locals let loose, you'll definitely want to make your way to the Power and Light District.
Crossroads Art District
For the visual arts, Kansas City locals know exactly where to go – the Crossroads Art District downtown. This cultural community is home to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and First Fridays, both of which are extremely popular among locals. Whether you want to see a ballet or a concert or an art show, you'll be able to find something to whet your artistic appetite in Crossroads.
The River Market
The historic River Market neighborhood is home to the famous City Market, the largest farmers' market in the region. The City Market is a Kansas City institution, and it has been ever since its inception in 1857. If you want to see a staple of life in Kansas City, take a stroll through the hundreds of farmer and merchant stalls at the City Market. Here you'll see where locals shop for fresh foods and flowers, and your senses will be overwhelmed by all of the bright, beautiful produce, the fragrant baked bread and the sounds of merchants chatting with their customers. It's a delightful experience, and you can see it for yourself any day of the week.
HotelTonight – Last-Minute Hotels in Downtown Kansas City
There's so much to do in downtown Kansas City that it's almost impossible to do it all in a weekend. I tried to see as much as I could during my short trip, but I simply didn't have enough time. Fortunately, I did still feel like a got a great taste of the city and its culture, which makes me excited to return someday in the near future. When I do plan my return trip to Kansas City, I'll be sure to book my hotel through HotelTonight, which always makes it so easy for me to find great last-minute deals on hotels.
