Kansas City, Missouri
We’re thrilled to be in Kansas City for Student Days 2026! Founded in 1850, Kansas City is often called the “Heart of America”. It sits on the western boundary of Missouri, near the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage. Often referred to as “KC” or “KCMO”, Kansas City is known for being the most popular place to visit in Missouri.
To prepare for your trip to Kansas City, Missouri, here are a few things to note.
After CI staff has confirmed your flight itinerary you will need to book your own travel to Kansas City. CI staff must confirm your flight itinerary before booking in order to reimburse your travel expenses. Most of your travel expenses are covered by ASCE-CI, but there are some things that you are still responsible for. Baggage, airport snacks, uber to hotel, and airport parking costs will not be included in the reimbursement.
Program Hotel & Venue
The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
1 E Pershing Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64108
Once you arrive at the Kansas City airport, you can begin making your way to the program hotel. We suggest that you connect with fellow students before arriving onsite to ride share to the event. Once onsite, the hotel reception desk will ask you or your roommate to provide a credit card for incidentals. A hold for incidentals will be placed on your card from the time you check-in until about 3-5 business days after you check out of the hotel. If you use a debit card, make sure the debit card has enough money for a $500 hold, plus money to allow you to get home after the program is over. Prior to checking into the hotel, please coordinate with your roommate on which person will handle this. Only one credit card per sleeping room is required. All rooms are under your names. The hotel room charges are going to ASCE’s master bill but, the hotel will need a credit card on file from you when you check in for incidentals.
Sightseeing Recommendations
- The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (Free)
- National WWI Museum and Memorial
- Money Museum (Free)
- Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
- The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Attractions
- Union Station Kansas City
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
- Hallmark Visitors Center
- Crown Center Kansas City
- Puttery
Suggested Restaurants
The restaurants below are located near or in the Crown Center mall attached to the hotel.