Podcast Tour Kansas City Liquid Empire

Trace the surprising mechanics of beauty across Kansas City and explore how a dusty Midwestern rail depot rebranded itself as the City of Fountains. Discover what water reveals about power, money and civic identity. - A 2.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 95 min - Ideal for travelers interested in urbanism and design - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

1. 1

   Mill Creek Park

   10 min

   Kansas City’s photographic icon, showcasing heroic equestrian bronzes by Henri-Léon Gréber amidst a complex history of civic branding.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   10 min

   A 138-foot Spanish Revival landmark that anchored America’s first automobile-oriented suburban shopping center.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   10 min

   An eight-thousand-pound lead sculpture cast in England, saved from a railcar scrap pile to grace a shopping plaza.

4. 4

   Fountain City Food Tours

   10 min

   An intimate lead and bronze sculpture of the Roman god of wine, anchored within a private pedestrian courtyard.

5. 5

   Brush Creek Waterway

   10 min

   The site where Boss Pendergast paved an urban waterway in concrete, leading to engineering triumphs and deadly floods.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   10 min

   Carl Milles’s dramatic bronze depiction of Saint Martin of Tours, honoring Kansas City’s anonymous civic benefactor.

7. 7

   The Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden

   10 min

   A tranquil two-acre walled garden featuring canal pools, bronze dancers, and modern philanthropic stewardship.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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