Westport

Kansas City

Westport
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Westport
Westport

While it's a historic part of Kansas City, this neighborhood in Midtown has a youthful atmosphere with its seasonal arts festivals, brewpubs, diverse restaurants, galleries and museums. 

Lively and youthful, Westport is a popular entertainment neighborhood in Kansas City. Enjoy cultural experiences at fairs, festivals and museums and delve into a superb culinary and nightlife scene. Westport is also one of the city’s most historically significant neighborhoods. Established as a trading outpost by the pioneering McCoy family in 1831, for many years it served as a last stop for those heading west on wagon trails. It became part of Kansas City in 1897.

At the district’s southwestern corner, look for the sign saying Old Westport alongside a replica of a prairie schooner, which is a traditional covered wagon. Walk to Pioneer Square to see the Kansas City Pioneer Square Monument. It features sculptures of Pony Express founder Alexander Majors, frontiersman Jim Bridger and John Calvin McCoy, a founding father of the city. Learn about the city’s role in the Civil War and Westward Migration at the 1885 Harris House Museum.

Discover boundless opportunities for dining, drinking, entertainment and shopping around Broadway and Westport Road. Browse for artwork, jewelry, decorative rugs, vintage clothing, vinyl records and more. Satisfy your taste buds on Chinese, Indian and Mexican fare in addition to gourmet burgers and pizzas. Find live music venues and boisterous pubs such as Kelly’s Westport Inn, located in what is thought to be the city’s oldest standing building.

Visit in September for Art Westport, when 150 local artists and craftspeople take over the streets to showcase their work. Also in September is the Lost Arts Fair celebrating blacksmithing, quilting and spinning, among other 19th-century trades. The Westport Roots Festival is a 3-day festival of bluegrass, honky-tonk and rock and roll held every May.

Relax on Mill Creek Park’s well-maintained lawns. Inspect J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain and Seville Light Fountain, two of the fountains that give the city its City of Fountains nickname. Nearby, peruse the exhibits at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Get to Westport easily by taking a public bus from Downtown Kansas City. Parking is available for free on designated streets and for a fee at more than 20 parking lots.


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Top hotels in Westport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Plaza

Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Plaza

3.5 out of 5
220 W 43rd St, Kansas City, MO
The price is P7,503 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P7,503
P9,019 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
6.6/10 (1,012 reviews)
"The customer service was great. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable about the area and helpful. I slept well. Thank you!"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Plaza
AC Hotel Kansas City Plaza

AC Hotel Kansas City Plaza

3.5 out of 5
560 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO
The price is P5,452 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P5,452
P6,647 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"The service received was great!"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

AC Hotel Kansas City Plaza
Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport

Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport

3.5 out of 5
11828 NW Plaza Circle, Kansas City, MO
The price is P4,994 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P4,994
P6,427 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,586 reviews)
"Clean. Quiet. Good amenities"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
Loews Kansas City Hotel

Loews Kansas City Hotel

4 out of 5
1515 Wyandotte Street, Kansas City, MO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P11,575 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P11,575
P13,920 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,760 reviews)
"Good location, ease of check in process. All amenities avaliable."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Loews Kansas City Hotel
Kansas City Marriott Downtown

Kansas City Marriott Downtown

4 out of 5
200 W 12th Street, Kansas City, MO
The price is P7,861 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P7,861
P9,488 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Bed was comfortable. Shower was great. Staff was awesome"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

3.5 out of 5
1491 North 98th Terrace, Kansas City, KS
The price is P8,329 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P8,329
P12,001 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Legends Outlets Kansas City and Kansas ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (34 reviews)
"The staff was absolutely amazing and any issues they quickly resolved. The hotel is very clean and very convenient."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Westport

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art showing a garden

Midtown - Westport

Unique features of Midtown - Westport include the theaters and live music. Make a stop by Uptown Theater or Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art while you're exploring the area.

Midtown - Westport
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Plaza Westport

While Plaza Westport isn't home to many top sights, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.

Plaza Westport
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art showing a garden

Southmoreland

If you're spending some time in Southmoreland, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

Southmoreland
Country Club Plaza

Country Club Plaza

Get to know Country Club Plaza by checking out its shopping, restaurants, and live music. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art or Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art during your time in the area.

Country Club Plaza
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West Plaza

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Plaza and surrounding area, you can visit Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and Plaza Tennis Center.

West Plaza
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Sunset Hill

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunset Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza Tennis Center and National Museum of Toys and Miniatures.

Sunset Hill

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