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Union Station


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 65 attractions in Kansas City
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Attraction type: Historic site
Activities: Group tours/bus tour
Address: 30 West Pershing Road Kansas City, MO 64108
Tel: 816-460-2020

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4 of 5 stars
Wakefield, MA
18 Oct 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This beautiful station was first opened in 1914. It was declared to be the "gateway to the west" by President Woodrow Wilson. Union Station saw its peak in 1917 when more than 79,000 trains passed through. Also, it is estimated that half of all GI's deployed in World War II passed through this station. Union station was also the site... more

26 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Union Station has been renovated and is really beautiful. Looks much like Grand Central Station in NYC but on a smaller scale. The Station offers lots to do with kids. Free parking on the weekends, easy to find, easy to park, can be seen in 30-60 minutes. Bring your camera as there are many photo ops. Wear comfy shoes. more

10 Jun 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Union Station is situated in downtown KC and is a definate must see if you have the time. We stop by there every time we are in town because there is usually something new to see. They host traveling exibits, the planetarium, and Science City and other things to see are located there too. They also have a nice little... more

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2 of 5 stars
Teague, Texas
28 Mar 2008
3
people found this review helpful

We were in Kansas City in March 2008 looking for ways to keep our youngsters entertained. Decided to visit Union Station. Lined up for tickets to Science City. This can only be purchased in combination with other attractions. Prices included "One Way Ticket" for either the Planetarium for $5.95 or the Regier Extreme Screen for $5.95. "Express Ticket" includes Science... more

Fun times!
17 Mar 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Spend the whole day here! There is so much to see, and do. You can see an exhibit (we saw "bodies revealed,") see a movie on the extreme scene (we saw "the human body,") play at science city, you will have fun! To finish the day eat at Pierpoints, its good! more

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5 of 5 stars
Santa Clarita, Ca
14 Nov 2007
2
people found this review helpful

I wasn't sure that seeing Union Station was a great way to spend time in Kansas City, but since I was close, I decided to check it out. WOW. The building itself was worth the time, but I found so much more than that and was quite suprised! Since my visit was in November, the Christmas trees were already being... more

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5 of 5 stars
Gainesville, Georgia
20 Oct 2007
6
people found this review helpful

quite teh impressive building with marble/ sandstone extrior, marble floors incide and at least 50 foot ceilings. built in an era of oppulance inthe early 1900's the station is large adn impressive with a celing worthy of any found in rome. scene of the kansas city massace in the early 1930s the bullets holes form the shoot out remain on... more

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5 of 5 stars
Traer, Iowa
19 Jun 2006
3
people found this review helpful

Kids or adults - it was nice! more

14 May 2006
5
people found this review helpful

Beautiful interior and exterior - if visiting KC you must take some time out to at least walk through the building. Very beautiful.... more

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Union Station Address

30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO 64108
Tel: 816-460-2020