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KC Fountains

City of Fountains Foundation, 104 West 9th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105
816-842-2299
Ranked #10 of 74 attractions in Kansas City
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Fountains
Description: "The City of Fountains" boasts more than 40 public water works, ranging from classical to modern, minimalist to ornate.
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Michigan
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

The many fountains give KC a sense of tranquility and elegance. There are so many of them I didn't see them all, but KC can be proud of having something no other city has in such quantity More

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Lenexa, KS
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Love seeing all the fountains around the city, especially near or on the Plaza. More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

This city has many beautiful fountains. Take an afternoon and check them out More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

There are dozens of fountains around the city, some of which are great but many are in need of maintenance, including the landscaping. More

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Windsor, Missouri
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

The fountains are usually in a state of disrepair and lots of trash left around. Really disappointing for what could be a major attraction in KC. More

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illinois
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

The Volker fountain at the train station is gorgeous. A few of the fountains were not operational. More

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glenwood, Missouri
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

we love it! Will definately plan a trip back this summer!! More

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Arlington, Virginia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

It seems that you can't walk a block without seeing a fountain, and every one of them is worth a look and a photo. More

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Kansas
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012
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If you love fountains, KC will not disappoint. For more info, including maps, there is a website; kcfountains.com More

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Overland Park, Kansas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

There are fountains all over the city and they are fun to see and sit by to just watch folks walk by. More

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