Village West facts for kids
Village West is a fun place in Kansas City, Kansas. It's a big area with shops, restaurants, and entertainment. It opened in 2002 and covers about 1,500 acres (6.1 km²). You can find it where two major highways, I-70 and I-435, meet. This spot is about 11 miles (18 km) from downtown Kansas City, Kansas. Village West is a very popular place for visitors in Kansas. It has also helped the area around Kansas City, Kansas, and Wyandotte County grow a lot.
Fun Things to Do
There are many exciting places to visit and things to do at Village West!
Sports and Games
- Kansas Speedway: This is a famous racetrack where you can watch exciting car races.
- Children's Mercy Park: This stadium is home to Sporting Kansas City, a professional soccer team that plays in Major League Soccer.
- CommunityAmerica Ballpark: This ballpark is where the Kansas City T-Bones baseball team used to play. They were part of the American Association.
- Dave & Buster's: This is a cool place where you can play arcade games and eat yummy food.
Past Attractions
- Schlitterbahn Kansas City: This was a huge waterpark that opened near Village West in 2009. It had many water slides and pools. The park closed in 2018.
Shopping Spots
If you love to shop, Village West has some great places for you!
- Legends Outlets Kansas City: This is a large outdoor shopping area. It has many different stores, places to eat, and entertainment options.
- Cabela's: This store is perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors. They sell gear for hunting, fishing, camping, and more.
- Nebraska Furniture Mart: This is a massive store where you can find all kinds of furniture and electronics for your home.
Places to Stay
If you want to stay overnight, Village West has some nice hotels.
- Great Wolf Lodge: This is a fun resort with a huge indoor waterpark. It's a great place for families to stay and play.
- Chateau Avalon: This is a fancy bed and breakfast hotel. Each room has a unique and special theme.
- Hampton Inn: This is a comfortable hotel that offers a good place to rest after a day of fun.
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