Hyatt Regency walkway collapse, Kansas City

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On July 17, 1981, the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, suffered the structural collapse of two overhead walkways. Loaded with partygoers, the concrete and glass platforms cascaded down, crashing onto a tea dance in the lobby, killing 114 and injuring 216. Kansas City society was affected for years, with the collapse resulting in billions of dollars of insurance claims, legal investigations and city government reforms. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°5'6"N, 94°34'48"W

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Downtown Kansas City (Crown Center)Kansas City United States

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Hyatt Regency walkway collapse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: T-Mobile Center, National World War I Museum and Memorial, Mutual Musicians Foundation, Municipal Auditorium.

0.8 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
T-Mobile Center, Kansas City
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, the T-Mobile Center stands as a modern beacon of entertainment, drawing visitors from near and far to its state-of-the-art facility. This arena, with its striking architecture and cutting-edge amenities, has quickly become...
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, View point
National World War I Museum and Memorial, Kansas City
12 min walk • The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, stands as a poignant tribute to the sacrifices and impacts of the First World War. Opened in 2006, this museum offers an immersive journey through the history of the Great War from an international...
1 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Mutual Musicians Foundation, Kansas City
27 min walk • The Mutual Musicians' Foundation Building is a historic building at 1823 Highland Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. It is also known as the Mutual Musicians Association Building or the Musician's Union Local or the Local No. 627 of the American Federation of Musicians.
1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Architecture
Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City
25 min walk • Municipal Auditorium is a multi-purpose facility located in Kansas City, Missouri. It opened in 1935 and features Streamline Moderne and Art Deco architecture and architectural details.
0.7 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City
19 min walk • The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, USA, at 16th and Broadway, near the Power & Light District, the T-Mobile Center and the Crossroads Arts District.
1.1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Barney Allis Plaza, Kansas City
28 min walk • The Barney Allis Plaza is a park located in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri at the intersection of 12th Street and Wyandotte. It is named after the prominent Kansas City hotelier, and owner of the Standard Theater, Barney Allis.
1 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Midland Theatre, Kansas City
25 min walk • The Midland Theatre, known officially for sponsorship purposes as Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland, is a 3,200-seat theater located in the Power & Light District of Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
~1510 ftS
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
SEA LIFE Kansas City, Kansas City
8 min walk • Sea Life Kansas City is an interactive aquarium located at the Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The aquarium contains thousands of aquatic creatures, plus interactive touch pools and a 360° ocean tunnel. Sea Life Kansas City is owned and operated by Merlin Entertainments.
0.4 miSW
Museum
National World War I Museum and Memorial, Kansas City
11 min walk • The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri was opened in 1926 as the Liberty Memorial. In 2004, it was designated by the United States Congress as the country's official war memorial and museum dedicated to World War I.
~1670 ftW
Museum, Science museum
Science City, Kansas City
9 min walk • Science City at Union Station is a family-friendly interactive science center that features traveling exhibitions, The Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium, City Extreme Screen theatre, and more than 120 hands-on displays. It is located inside Union Station at 30 West Pershing Road in Kansas City, Missouri.
~1240 ftSW
Theme park, Amusement park, Entertainment
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City, Kansas City
6 min walk • Legoland Discovery Center Kansas City is an indoor family entertainment center located in the Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The attraction includes Lego rides, a soft play area, a 4D cinema and a gift shop. LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Kansas City is owned and operated by the British leisure group Merlin Entertainments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hyatt Regency walkway collapse?

Nearby attractions include LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City, Kansas City (6 min walk), Belger Arts Center, Kansas City (7 min walk), Streetcar Studios, Kansas City (7 min walk), SEA LIFE Kansas City, Kansas City (8 min walk).

How to get to Hyatt Regency walkway collapse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hyatt Regency walkway collapse:

Bus

McGee at 22nd • Lines: 23, 27 (2 min walk)
Grand at Pershing • Lines: Mmax (3 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: 601 (6 min walk)
Crossroads • Lines: 601 (11 min walk)

Train

Kansas City Union Station (9 min walk)