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- Kansas City, Missouri - The Workhouse Castle
The Workhouse Castle Has been fenced off with no trespassing signs. Still cool to see from the street. I hope they are able to restore the building.
[Gary Mo, 07/21/2023]The Workhouse Castle:- Address:
- 2001 Vine St., Kansas City, MO
- Directions:
- Southeast edge of downtown. On the east side of Vine St., just north of E. 21st St.
- Admission:
- Free to look.
- Kansas City, Missouri - Atomic Truman
Formal portrait of President Harry Truman painted on the outside wall of an auto body shop named Atomic Collision. Truman ordered atomic bombs dropped on Japan in 1945.
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Atomic Collision
- Address:
- 2712 E. Truman Rd, Kansas City, MO
- Directions:
- Atomic Collision. East of downtown, on the northwest corner of E. Truman Rd and Chestnut Ave. Mural is painted on an east-facing wall inside the gated parking lot of an adjacent auto repair shop.
- Hours:
- Gated lot only open during business hours. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Kansas City, Missouri - Glass Labyrinth
Closed for season sign posted on entrance. I am bummed as it looked like it would be fun to try.
[J.R., 05/07/2023]Glass Labyrinth - Outdoor Maze of Glass:- Address:
- Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd, Kansas City, MO
- Directions:
- Follow these directions to nearest public parking lot: from Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd, turn south onto Rockhill Rd. Drive a half-block, then turn right into the public parking lot. Drive to the back, park, then follow the walking trail back up to Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. Cross the road (be careful) then follow the trail onto the grounds of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Turn right, and you'll quickly see the Labyrinth.
- Hours:
- Summer only. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
President Harry S. Truman's Coin Collection is on long term loan to Kansas City's Money Museum.
[Ryan C., 04/22/2023]Money Museum: Truman's Coins:- Address:
- 1 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO
- Directions:
- Inside the Federal Reserve Bank. From downtown drive south on Main St. Pass the WWI Memorial tower on the right, then just past the stoplight bear right onto Memorial Drive. Take the first left to the parking lot for the bank. ID required, no weapons, cameras welcome in part of the museum.
- Hours:
- M-F 9:30-3:30 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 816-881-2683
The park is in the shape of a grand piano. The brick shape is a treble clef.
[Marion Christiansen, 04/19/2023]The various music-inspired tributes in the park celebrate the song "Kansas City," that made this intersection -- which was obliterated to build the park -- famous.
12th St and Vine: Kansas City:- Address:
- 1562-1500 E. 12th St., Kansas City, MO
- Directions:
- Goin' To Kansas City Plaza. East edge of downtown. The intersection is now a park with photo-ops, on the north side of E. 12th St., between The Paseo and Woodland Ave.
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The outdoor Labyrinth is only open during the summer months.