Volker, Kansas City

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Volker is a historic neighborhood in Kansas City, MO that lies just northwest of the Westport historic and entertainment district. The 39th Street West District and the Old Westport Shopping Center lie within the Volker neighborhood. The boundaries of the Volker Neighborhood are 31st Street on the north and Westport Road/43rd Street on the south. The western boundary is State Line Road. On the east, the boundaries are Roanoke Road on the north side of 39th and Southwest Trafficway south of 39th. ()

Coordinates: 39°2'38"N, 94°34'52"W

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Midtown (Southmoreland)Kansas City United States

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Volker – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Westport, Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

~360 ftN
Art museum galleries and sculpture garden
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art stands as a beacon of cultural enrichment and artistic excellence. This renowned art museum, widely recognized for its extensive collection of artworks from around the globe, offers visitors...
0.8 miNW
Hiking trail, Hiking
Westport, Kansas City
22 min walk • Westport is a historic neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Originally an independent town, it was annexed by Kansas City in 1897. Today, it is one of Kansas City's main entertainment districts.
~1670 ftS
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden, Kansas City
9 min walk • The Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden is a 2-acre botanic garden and part of the Kauffman Legacy Park, located in Kansas City, Missouri. It is maintained in a collaborative effort by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Powell Gardens.
~1450 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City
8 min walk • Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art opened in 1994 in Kansas City, Missouri. With a $5 million annual budget and approximately 75,000 visitors each year, it is Missouri's first and largest contemporary museum.
0.8 miNW
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Harris-Kearney House, Kansas City
21 min walk • The 1855 Harris-Kearney House is an historical site located in Kansas City, Missouri, in the Westport neighborhood. Originally, the house was located at the intersection of modern-day Westport Road and Main Street The home is the oldest brick residence in the city.
1.1 miSW
Park, Battlefield, Garden
Loose Park, Kansas City
28 min walk • Loose Park is the third largest park in Kansas City, Missouri, located at 51st Street and Wornall Road. It has a lake, a shelter house, Civil War markers, tennis courts, a water park, picnic areas, and a Rose Garden.
1.3 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Uptown Theater, Kansas City
33 min walk • The Uptown Theater is a historic theater located in Kansas City, Missouri. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 as the Uptown Building and Theatre.
0.9 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, Kansas City
24 min walk • The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, formerly known as the Kansas City Toy and Miniature Museum, is located on the campus of the University of Missouri Kansas City.
~1540 ftW
Church
Community Christian Church, Kansas City
8 min walk • Community Christian Church was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and sits across from the Country Club Plaza's main shopping district on Main Street at East 46th Street in Kansas City, Missouri.
1 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Unicorn Theatre, Kansas City
25 min walk • The Unicorn Theatre is a not-for-profit theatre operating in Kansas City, Missouri. It has a history of premiering cutting-edge contemporary plays and musicals that have never before been produced in the area.
~1030 ftNW
Universities and schools
Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City
5 min walk • The Kansas City Art Institute is a private, independent, four-year college of fine arts and design founded in 1885 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Volker?

Nearby attractions include Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City (2 min walk), Spencer Art Reference Library, Kansas City (3 min walk), Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City (5 min walk), Mineral Hall, Kansas City (7 min walk).

How to get to Volker by public transport?

The nearest stations to Volker:

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Emanuel Cleaver at Oak • Lines: 55 (5 min walk)
Art Museums • Lines: Mmax (9 min walk)