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Kansas City Landmarks and Kansas City Monuments
(Kansas City, Missouri - MO, USA)



Kansas City is known as 'The City of Fountains' and its most iconic landmarks are the prolific water structures dotted across the urban landscape, second only in number to those found in Rome. The majority of fountains in Kansas City are exquisitely crafted and many act as memorials and commemorate events, groups and individuals that have played significant roles in the history of the city and state, while others are simply for adornment.

Additionally, Kansas City is home to several impressive historical buildings and landmarks that form essential elements of any comprehensive sightseeing itinerary. Here are some of the top landmarks and monuments to visit when staying in the historic city of Kansas City.




Kansas City Landmarks and Monuments: Liberty Memorial - 100 West 26th Street Kansas City, Missouri (MO), 64108, USA
The Liberty Memorial was established in 1926 as a tribute to the soldiers who fought in WWI. This striking structure consists of a 217-foot / 66-meter tower crowned with four stone figures representing courage, honor, patriotism and sacrifice, and an observation deck offering panoramic views of Kansas City below. The important landmark is flanked by two museums containing a collection of artifacts, utilities and documents related to the war and featuring bronze stones engraved with the names of those who lost their lives defending their country.
Kansas City landmark open: daily
Kansas City landmark admission: free

Kansas City Landmarks and Monuments: Firefighters Fountain - 31st and Broadway, Kansas City, Missouri (MO), 64108, USA
One of the most sizable landmarks of its kind in Kansas City, Firefighters Fountain was constructed in 1991 as a memorial to local firemen who have perished on duty over the years, with the names of these courageous individuals etched into a granite plaque on the structure's memorial terrace. Located on the north side of the Country Club Plaza, this gargantuan fountain spans an area of 80 feet / 24 meters and holds an astounding 76,000 gallons of water.
Kansas City landmark open: daily
Kansas City landmark admission: free

Kansas City Landmarks and Monuments: Crown Center Fountain - Crown Center Square, Kansas City, Missouri (MO), USA
Located in Kansas City's main square of the Crown Center shopping and entertainment complex, this spectacular water feature extends across 2,000 square feet and appears to erupt directly from the cobblestone paving, with multiple arcs of liquid shooting up to over 30 feet above ground level. Kansas City's Crown Center Fountain is at its most breathtaking at night, when the streams of water are enhanced by the effect of multi-colored lights.
Kansas City landmark open: daily
Kansas City landmark admission: free

Kansas City Landmarks and Monuments: JC Nichols Fountain - Country Club Plaza, 47th Street and J.C. Nichols Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri (MO), 64108, USA
The J. C. Nichols Memorial has become one of Kansas City's most famous fountains, constructed in memory of the man who developed America's first mall, the ever-popular Country Club Plaza. The JC Nichols Fountain features four equestrian figures, each representing one of the world's rivers, which are surrounded by a powerful jet of water that shoots 30 feet into the air. Additional fountains in the Plaza include the Neptune, Mermaid and Bacchus fountains among others.
Kansas City landmark open: daily
Kansas City landmark admission: free

Kansas City Landmarks and Monuments: Thomas Hart Benton Home - 3616 Belleview Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri (MO), 64111, USA
Tel: +1 816 931 5722
Thomas Benton, who achieved fame as Missouri's most celebrated 20th-century artist, lived in a spacious Victorian mansion in Kansas City from 1939 until his death in 1975. His former home and studio has since been opened to the public and contains many of his personal belongings, as well as a small selection of original works.
Kansas City landmark open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00, seasonal variations apply
Kansas City landmark admission: charge, discounts for children

Kansas City Landmarks and Monuments: Vietnam Veterans Fountain - Broadway Street, Kansas City, Missouri (MO), USA
Situated a short distance from Kansas City's trendy Westport area, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial serves as a monument to those who were killed in the conflict and the veterans who risked their lives in battle. The monument incorporates a series of glassy pools and cascading fountains enclosed by walls bearing the names of those who died or went missing during the war.
Kansas City landmark open: daily
Kansas City landmark admission: free

 
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