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Local Attractions
Arabia Steamboat Museum
Non Technical Tour
This is the equivalent to a 150 year old Home Depot. The boat sunk many years back 5 miles or so North of KC downtown in the Missouri river and was dug up several years back by a team of folks. The boat contents were pretty much intact, now restored, and on display. It is located in City Market area 4 miles North of the Hyatt hotel and can be reached by the City Bus Service called the MAX for $3 round trip (all day). You pick up the bus just 2 short blocks from the Hyatt and it delivers you to the front door of the Museum. The Museum can be reached at 816-471-1856. Admissions are in the range of $11 to $13 and well worth the trip. Their website is www.1856.com.
Liberty Memorial Museum
Non Technical Tour
The Liberty Memorial Museum is the America's National World War I Museum. It is about a 15 minute walk from the Hyatt through linked hotels and a park . It has been said that it is the most complete museum dedicated to World War I in the entire world. They can be reached at 816-784-1918 and their website is www.libertymemorialmuseum.org. Admissions are in the $3 to $5 range.
Linda Hall Library
Technical Tour
The Technical Tour recommendation is Linda Hall Library. It is noted for being one of the finest and complete Science and Technology Libraries and is renowned the world over. It is located adjacent to the University of Missouri at Kansas City and is about 3 miles south of the Hyatt. Their website is www.lindahall.org. and they can be reached at 816-363-4600 or 800-662-1545. A contact name is Kathy Alshouse and her number is 816-926-8727.
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