How to Fill Your Free Time in Kansas City
We pack a lot into our annual conference in order to minimize the time you are away from home and your many responsibilities, but if you find yourself with some free time while in Kansas City, here are a few ways you might fill it!
Dining and Shopping on the Plaza
The Kansas City Marriott, our conference hotel, is located in the Country Club Plaza, referred to by locals as simply The Plaza. This shopping and dining district is constructed with a Spanish theme. With nearly 50 restaurants and over 100 shops, you will have no trouble filling your free evenings in Kansas City. While everything on The Plaza is walkable from the hotel, late February will be cold. The Marriott is pleased to provide complimentary shuttles to and from your destinations on the Plaza!
See a full map of the Country Club Plaza shops and restaurants.
Visit a Nearby Museum
- The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is just a 3-minute walk from the conference hotel, and admission is free. They're open on Sunday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is just a 10-minute walk from the hotel, and admission is free. They're open on Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ride the KC Streetcar
The streetcar in Kansas City has been operating for years, but the extension to the Plaza is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2025. It will pick up and drop off right in front of our conference hotel, providing you access to more of the city. You'll be able to explore the Crossroads District, Power & Light, and the River Market. We'll add a map and additional information as it becomes available.
