Based on 3 experiences
I rented a car from St. Louis and drove across the state to Kansas City, which was only a 3 hour drive (for those of you that want to do the opposite!) I felt very safe where I stayed, which was an Air BnB right outside of the Power and Light District. It was an easy walk or electric scooter ride into the P&LD. I highly recommend hopping on the train (I’m pretty sure it’s free?) that takes you from one end of the city to the other to explore more, getting off on all the stops. When I was there, the KC Live Block had a live 21+ country concert (Hot Country Nights - every Thursday during the summer) and it was amazing. The following night was a PBR event so I was able to watch a live rodeo. I went to a KC Royals game which was about a 20 minute commute outside of the city but a wonderful experience. Noteworthy food was Jack Stack and County Road Ice House for some quality BBQ, Cafe Corazon for latte flights.
Posted: April 19, 2024Sara
United States
I feel safe in most areas of Kansas City. I do not feel safe on the Plaza due to the protesting and thug behavior. Raytown, Independence, Troost Avenue, KCK, Argentine are areas I would feel unsafe. Overland Park, Olathe, Leawood, Mission, Prairie Village, Shawnee, Waldo and Brookside are safe
Posted: February 4, 2024Based on 3 experiences
Based on 3 experiences
It is safe in the Northland, but downtown can be sketchy at night. I’d recommend the Crossroads Arts District downtown, but at night- being a woman anywhere can feel unsafe. I’ve also heard of many cars being stolen, broken into, etc.
Posted: August 29, 2024Kansas City is unfortunately red lined, so there are very safe, wealthy neighborhoods and very unsafe, poor neighborhoods. If you stay on the south western side of Kansas City, west of Holmes and South of the Missouri River, you will be relatively safe. I would highly discourage going East of Troost or certain areas North of the River. As with any city, there is still lots of crime downtown. I would highly recommend avoiding Westport at night. Anywhere in Johnson County (merriam, Leawood, etc.) is likely going to be incredibly safe.
Posted: August 12, 2024based on 3 experiences
Sara
Germany
I spent a year abroad in Kansas City and stayed there for 5 months in 2021. In 2023, I went back for the summer and experienced even more things. Before that, I traveled with my family along the West Coast in a camper and saw everything I had always wanted to see in the western United States.
Posted: January 6, 2024Hana
I'm Hana! Looking for people to do international travel with.
Kailyn
Kansas City
3 days
I'm in between careers right now so I have a lot of free time that I mostly spend at home watching movies or cooking. I go out dancing every opportunity I get and I also absolutely love karaoke and going to shows. I am definitely hoping to travel a lot more come spring once things are a little more settled. Also I'm sure you've gathered I'm really not great at these introduction things lol I swear I'm a lot better in person