Kansas City Walking Tour Steamboats Murals and History

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| Kansas City, United States

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Duration

2 hours

Wheelchair accessible

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Live guide

Narrated, guided tour led by a local expert.

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Discover the rich history of Kansas City on a captivating 2-hour walking tour led by local guide Laura of Cowtown Tours. This journey begins at one of the oldest city markets and explores the confluence of two rivers that shaped the area. Learn about the indigenous tribes, Lewis & Clark's...

Duration 2 Hours
Group Tour
Max 15 people in the group

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Arabia Steamboat Museum
The Arabia Steamboat's story is amazing. She was a 171-foot, wood-burning side-wheeler built in 1853 that operated on the Missouri River, transporting passengers and up to 222 tons of cargo. It sank on September 5, 1856, after hitting a tree snag, but was rediscovered in 1988 buried 45 feet underground...
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
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City Market
Established in 1857, the City Market is one of the oldest and largest farmers' markets in the Midwest, serving as a historic hub for trade and commerce. It was the epicenter of the early "Town of Kansas," acting as a key shipping and trading post for pioneers, riverboats, and farmers...
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Lewis & Clark Historic Park at Kaw Point

The Lewis & Clark Expedition 1804 Mural is a large public artwork located in the River Market district. Commissioned in 2004 for the bicentennial, it features Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Sacagawea, and the Corps of Discovery along the Missouri River. While we will not get all the way to Kaw...