The Kansas City River Market
Designated as a Historical District by the U.S. Department of Interior, the Kansas City River Market encompasses the first incorporated district in Kansas City. Many of its onetime riverfront warehouses have been converted to residential lofts, offices, bars, restaurants, cafes, and shops, creating a vibrant upscale neighborhood.
Step outside your door and right onto the popular Kansas City streetcar.
Destinations include:
- Financial District
- Convention Center/Power & Light District
- Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
- Crossroads District
- Union Station/Freight House
- Crown Center
Downtown Kansas City
Enjoy the vibrant life of downtown Kansas City.
- World-class arts and culture.
- International fine dining.
- One-of-a-kind boutiques.
- Historic landmarks and museums.
- Fresh and wholesome farmers market.
- Annual festivals and events (learn more).
Kansas City Class
Immerse yourself in Kansas City culture with world-class performances at the Music Hall, the Sprint Center, and the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts.
Shopping
More than 25 merchants, markets, grocers, and shops in the neighborhood are eager to serve you.
- Antiques
- Baked Goods
- Bicycles
- Clothing
- Coffees
- Flowers
- Furniture
- Groceries & Produce
- Herbs and spices
- House wares
- Home décor and lighting
- Jewelry
- Works of art
- Souvenirs and keepsakes
Dining
Downtown Kansas City offers a variety of the finest international and local cuisines at the most popular eateries. Dine your way around the world and never leave your neighborhood.
- Chinese
- Ethiopian
- Farm to table
- French
- More
- Italian
- Mediterranean
- Mexican
- Vietnamese
- Thai
- Barbeque
- American
- Fast food
Attractions and Entertainment
Looking for something to do? Look no further.
- Power & Light District
- Kansas City Convention Center
- Crossroads Arts District
- West Bottoms
- Kemper Arena
- Crown Center
- Union Station
- Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
- American Jazz Museum
- College Basketball Experience
- National World War I Museum and Memorial
- Arabia Steamboat Museum
…and so much more! All in your own back yard.
![Crowd at the Power and Light District By DanaWelsch (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons](/images/pandl.jpg)