Who said you need to travel to the beach to have an exciting Spring Break? Here are some local favorites to help you enjoy your well-deserved week off.
食物和饮料
Spring is in the air, which means it's time to get outside and enjoy the new weather! 北堪萨斯城 铁区 is a great place to dine al fresco from a variety of different vendors—from burgers and street tacos, 到素食主义者和泰国菜, 每个人都有选择.
If you’re looking for somewhere to go during the weekend, check out the 市集里的农贸市场, open Saturdays in 3月 and Saturdays and Sundays in April. The Farmers’ Market is where you can get fresh, healthy food from all over the world. 想要更多的乐趣，跳上免费的 KC有轨电车 去城市探险!
And for those days that you’d rather stay indoors, consider going on a Roasterie之旅. 每人只要5美元, you can tour The Roasterie Coffee Company’s factory and get a behind-the-scenes look at how their delicious, 可持续咖啡.
艺术与博物馆
谁说春假不能有教育意义? 在 自由纪念塔, 纪念第一次世界大战的战士, you’ll be able to experience its history while getting to look out on Kansas City at over 200 feet high!
If getting to spend hours in a museum is more your style, then check out the 美国爵士博物馆 for only $10 and learn why Kansas City is one of the greatest places in the country for jazz.
If you’re looking for something near campus check out the 玩具及微缩博物馆! 学生凭证件免费入场, this museum will make you feel like a kid again with its whimsical exhibits and collections.
我们的隔壁邻居， 纳尔逊-阿特金斯艺术博物馆, also offers free admission and is Kansas City’s premier art museum, with some of the world’s greatest paintings and an outdoor sculpture park.
Finally, experience the incredible magic of live theatre by planning a visit to KCRep for All. This program travels across Kansas City, offering free theatre to anyone and everyone.
毛茸茸的朋友
Sometimes the best way to spend the break is de-stressing, and spending time with an animal friend is a great way to do that. If supporting small businesses while surrounding yourself with cats sounds fun, 那就在 胡须猫咖啡馆. 只要12美元.50 per person, you can spend an hour with adoptable cats while sipping on a warm cup of coffee. You can also try painting, yoga or playing bingo with cats!
动物爱好者的另一个选择是 堪萨斯城动物园! With admission as low as $9-10 for Jackson and Clay County residents, 动物园里有1只以上的动物,来自世界各地的300只动物.
徒步旅行
Just because we are in a big, metropolitan city doesn’t mean there aren’t great spots for hiking. 斯沃普公园 is a local favorite and it’s only 10 minutes from campus, 如果你想再冒险一点, 肖尼教会公园 is one of the largest in the area with multiple attractions and activities including numerous trails, 避难所, 野餐区和射箭场. 还有 帕克维尔自然保护区 located less than 30 minutes from campus with over three miles of hiking trails that run through 115 acres of nature and all its beauty. 一个多功能的好地方.4-mile trail and bike path for hikers and bikers specifically, is 林溪小径 在北国中心的普拉特县.
想留在这个城市? 开始 联合车站 or 河市场 区域之间的任何地方都可以乘坐 有轨电车 for free along Main Street to see sights throughout the 十字路口 市区和市区远足.
体育
Whether you like to watch or play, there’s something for everyone. 参观 黑人联盟棒球博物馆 for only $10 and travel back in time at 18th and Vine and then stick around for a Roo垒球 游戏，凭学生证免费，在 城市青年学院.
If you’re looking for something a little more laid-back, play some disc golf at Rosedale公园, just down the street from the original gas station 乔的堪萨斯城酒吧.
鸡肉和泡菜 has a unique indoor and outdoor experience in North Kansas City less than 20 minutes from campus. They have pickleball courts, yard games, and delicious food and drink for all ages. Go with a group and split the $20 court fee or get beginner lessons on the first Saturday of the month for only $10!