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Union Station
30 West Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
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Hotel CAD* Distance Rating
The Westin Crown Center $186 0.0 mi 0.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Hyatt Regency Crown Center $179 0.3 mi 0.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Residence Inn Kansas City Downtown/Union Hill $159 0.7 mi 1.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Fairfield Inn Kansas City Downtown / Union Hill $129 0.8 mi 1.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Hilton President Kansas City $181 1.0 mi 1.6 km 4 of 5 stars
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Pierpont's at Union Station 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
D'Bronx 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Michael Smith 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
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Science City at Union Station 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial 0.3 mi 0.5 km 5 of 5 stars
The College Basketball Experience 0.9 mi 1.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Union Station” Wcities.com
“What's Doing In Kansas City” New York Times (free registration required)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 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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“Go See This Beautiful And Historic Station !!!!!”
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4 of 5 stars
zippy608   180 contributions
Wakefield, MA
Oct 18, 2009
1/1 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

“Beautiful and worth the trip”
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4 of 5 stars
danthatravel   21 contributions
SoCal
Jul 26, 2009
1/1 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

“A great family thing to do”
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4 of 5 stars
nighttalk   22 contributions
tulsa
Jun 10, 2008
1/1 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

“More Rant than Rave”
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2 of 5 stars
BUBear   15 contributions
Teague, Texas
Mar 28, 2008
3/3 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!”
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5 of 5 stars
bistromomma   41 contributions
kansas
Mar 17, 2008
1/1 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

“Gateway to the West”
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5 of 5 stars
RANDY823   15 contributions
Santa Clarita, Ca
Nov 14, 2007
2/4 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

“union station”
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5 of 5 stars
bbqman3341   319 contributions
Gainesville, Georgia
Oct 20, 2007
6/9 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

“A wonderful place”
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5 of 5 stars
cv3_iowa   14 contributions
Traer, Iowa
Jun 19, 2006
3/11 found this review helpful

Kids or adults - it was nice! more

“A must see...”
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5 of 5 stars
Bolin78   25 contributions
May 14, 2006
5/7 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