Country Club PlazavsThe Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Both are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art ranks significantly better than Country Club Plaza. Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has a TripExpert Score of 94 with accolades from 8 sources like Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Country Club Plaza
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440 West 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64112
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Lonely Planet "Built in the 1920s, this posh commercial district (centered on Broadway and 47th St) boasts finely detailed, sumptuous Spanish architecture." Full review
Lonely Planet "Often shortened to 'the Plaza,' this 1920s shopping district is an attraction in itself." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"This unique 14 sq-block district features Spanish Moorish architecture of red-tiled roofs, elegant domes, ornate ironwork, romantic courtyards and more than 30 statues and fountains." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Country Club Plaza, famous for its spectacular Spanish-inspired architecture and holiday lights display, also hosts one of the largest arts fairs in the country." Full review
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To avoid the traffic, the MAX bus will drop you off and pick you up from most hotels.
Atlas Obscura "The first car-centric shopping plaza in the U.S. brought a little bit of Spain to downtown Kansas City. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"One of Kansas City's most popular places to dine, shop, movie watch or simply just walk around is the Country Club Plaza." Full review
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
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Frommer's
4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111
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Fodor's " It houses the museum's collections of contemporary and African art, as well as a research library and galleries for rotating photography exhibits." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Giant badminton shuttlecocks (the building represents the net) surround this encyclopedic museum, which has standout European painting, photography and Asian art collections." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This 22-acre park, adjacent to the Nelson-Aktins Museum, is one of the finest such facilities in North America." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"With more than 28,000 works in 60 galleries and nine period rooms, this museum is one of the finest general art museums in the US." Full review
Afar Magazine " The original building, with a traditional colonnade protruding from marble steps, frames what might be called Kansas City’s front yard: a long green space where people toss the frisbee." Full review
Where "One of the preeminent general art museums in the country is famous for its collection of Impressionist paintings and Asian art." Full review
Where "This magnificent comprehensive art museum exhibits work spanning 5,000 years of human creativity." Full review
Afar Magazine "The museum is also free, has an amazing collection, and a beautiful sculpture garden." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"The art museum's permanent collection spans thousands of years, includes more than 35,000 pieces and features art from Europe, Asia and America." Full review
Frommer's "Kansas City's premier museum, occupying an impressive 1933 neoclassical building and a strikingly modern addition, boasts a collection spanning 5,000 years" Full review
