Plaza Lights & Crestwood Urban Hike: Historical Exploration

Embark on a captivating urban hike through Kansas City’s Plaza Lights and Crestwood neighborhoods. Discover the rich history, stunning murals, and the impact of J.C. Nichols on neighborhood segregation. This 4.5-mile hike offers scenic views and challenging hills.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Country Club Plaza - We learn the history of the Plaza and see its beautiful details. We also discuss the role J.C. Nichols played in the efforts to segregate neighborhoods and the history of that era that shapes our city today.
  • Laura Conyers Smith Rose Garden in Loose Park - We walk through Rose Garden and through a part of Loose Park.
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What's Included
  • Curated and guided urban hiking tour
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Explore the Plaza’s intricate details and discover the history of the surrounding area. The hiking route features stunning murals, highlights Kansas City’s international connections, and honors the pioneers who traversed the Santa Fe Trail. The discussion includes J.C. Nichols’ influence on neighborhood segregation and the historical context that…

Location
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
West 47th Street
We meet at the Valencia Steps at McCormick and Schmick's Seafood and Steaks
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Carey
Jan 2, 2023
Exceeds Expectations!!! - This hike far surpassed my expectations. I never knew I enjoyed history so much! I think experiencing the places while we learned and discuss really made this come to life for me. I really appreciated the social justice information and discussion gained through the hike. Such important information was shared/discussed while connecting to the Kansas City icons, streets, and neighborhoods! Lisa not only gave us information, but she connected us to each other and truly wanted to hear our thoughts and questions. If she didn't know the answer, she found out for us. Lisa is making a difference in our city through education, and empowerment. The pace of the hike was perfect! It included just the right balance of walking and sightseeing/discussion. This is a must-do!
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61alyssac
Jan 3, 2021
A Great Hike - My daughter and I had a great time on this hike. Lisa was very knowledgable about the KC sights and history. We learned a lot, visited some great sights, while also getting some exercise.
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Jenniferjtobey
Dec 28, 2020
Active Learning - Our urban hike was full of interesting history regarding KC and we got to move while we learned. Win, Win.
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Ccrui
Dec 27, 2020
Highly recommend! - Lisa is so sweet and we had so much fun touring and learning about KC with her! A great way to get outside and see the city while socially distanced.
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From $49
up to 9 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).