Houston Lake Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Catch an event at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Worlds of Fun
Shoot through corkscrews in rollercoasters, plummet down water slides and explore all the continents in this fun-filled family entertainment park.
Kauffman Stadium
Catch an event at Kauffman Stadium during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Crown Center
During your trip to Kansas City, you can do some window-shopping at Crown Center. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Kansas City Zoo
This city zoo is home to a huge array of animals from the four corners of the globe, and boasts one of the best African exhibits in the country.
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Home to some of the world’s most iconic works of art, this globally recognized museum also offers one of Kansas City’s best outdoor spaces.
Top hotels in Houston Lake
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
American Inn North Kansas City
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Plaza
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Radisson Hotel Lenexa Overland Park
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Houston Lake
Gladstone
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Gladstone. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Worlds of Fun and Harrah's Casino are a few top places to visit.
River Market
The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about River Market. City Market of Kansas City and Arabia Steamboat Museum are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at River Market North Tram Stop or City Market Tram Stop to get around the larger area.
Downtown Kansas City
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Kansas City. You can visit top attractions like Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland and T-Mobile Center, and jump on the metro at Metro Center Station or North Loop Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Power and Light District
The ample dining options and great live music are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland or T-Mobile Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Power and Light Tram Stop to get around town.
Northeast Kansas City
While visiting Northeast Kansas City, you might make a stop by sights like Isle of Capri Casino Kansas City and Kansas City Museum.
Westside North
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westside North and surrounding area, you can visit Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and Science City at Union Station.
- GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
- Worlds of Fun
- Legends Outlets Kansas City
- Kauffman Stadium
- Harrah's Casino
- Kansas City Zoo
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
- Starlight Theatre
- Science City at Union Station
- University of Kansas Medical Center
- Children's Mercy Park
- Azura Amphitheater
- Hallmark Visitors Center
- Oceans of Fun
- Oak Park Mall
- Schlitterbahn