KC Convention Center in Kansas City, Mo is more than just your typical convention center. Located in the downtown area of K.C., just 20 minutes from the airport, the Kansas City Convention Center stands out above many other buildings in the city with the art deco pylons. This multifaceted structure is used for conventions, meetings, entertainment and sports activities.
The Kansas City Convention Center is very large, having 388,000 square feet of exhibit space just on one floor alone. There is an additional 55,000 square feel on two more levels. You'll love seeing some of their great entertainment in the 2,400-seat arts theatre, or their 10,700 people capacity arena. What makes this convention center even more useful and handy are the major hotels that are connected by the skywalks and below-ground walkways. The underground parking is also part of the convention center. Everything seems to be connected to make it convenient to its guests.
The Barney Allis Ballroom South Plaza, which is used for outdoor festivals, receptions and concerts, is another of the many features of the Kansas City Convention Center. The Ballroom, which has over 46,000 square feet available, opened in 2007, and is a huge and wonderful addition. Over 16 million visitors come to Kansas City each year and many of these visitors take advantage of the many features of the convention center.
With the addition of some new attractions such as the Sprint Center, the Power & Light District, Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, they will be even more visitors to the city, with many of these people enjoying the amenities and attractions at the Kansas City Convention Center.
