More than $9 billion in major improvements are under way across Kansas City–$4.5 billion in downtown development. This includes the new downtown entertainment and nightlife district.

Downtown Renaissance

The Convention Center is now home to one of the 10 largest convention center ballrooms in the country. (Now Open)

From historic restorations to dramatic renovations, Kansas City's hotels are experiencing a renaissance of their own.

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will dramatically change the downtown skyline. (December 2009)

Kansas City Power & Light District

The eight-block Kansas City Power & Light District has helped turn downtown KC into a 24-hour-a-day entertainment destination. (Now Open)

The state-of-the-art, 18,500-seat Sprint Center is home to major sporting events and concerts. (Now Open)

The College Basketball Experience features interactive exhibits and a hoops hall of fame. (Now Open)

Museums & More

Experience the new National WWI Museum at Liberty Memorial, a one-of-a-kind museum experience.

The nationally acclaimed Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art unveiled its new Bloch Building in 2007.

Coming in 2009, Schlitterbahn Vacation Village will feature one of the world's largest tubing parks.