Roadside Attractions in Kansas City
1 place worth pulling over for in Kansas City, Missouri, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.
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It's free to visit. Hours and admission come from each attraction's own page, along with parking and directions.
Also worth a stop in Missouri
Glore Psychiatric Museum
St Joseph, Missouri
Chronicling the 140-year history of the adjacent state mental hospital, this museum offers a fascinating look at the evolution of mental health treatment. Visitors can explore replica treatment devices, patient artwork, and bizarre items swallowed by patients, including a famous collection of over 1,400 safety pins.
Leila's Hair Museum
Independence, Missouri
This unique museum is the only one of its kind in the world, dedicated entirely to the historic art of hair wreaths and jewelry. Visitors can marvel at over 2,000 intricate items dating back to the Victorian era, including pieces containing locks from historical figures like Daniel Webster.
City Museum
St Louis, Missouri
Housed in a former shoe warehouse, this surreal playground is an architectural marvel made from repurposed industrial and urban objects. It features a ten-story slide, an outdoor climbing cage, and a school bus hanging off the roof. It is an unforgettable artistic wonderland built for visitors of all ages to explore.
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