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Crosstown Station--a popular concert venue in the Crossroads Arts District

The recently renovated Midland Theater is located in the Power & Light District

The City Market is home to festivals, concerts and a weekly farmers' market

Greater Downtown embraces a large and diverse set of neighborhoods — which creates a large and diverse collection of entertainment and cultural offerings.Downtown Kansas City features the largest arts (Crossroads) and entertainment (Power & Light) districts in the Midwest. It boasts of the nation’s 5th busiest arena (Sprint Center). It nurtures one of the country’s finest farmers markets (City Market). It is home to the coolest, state-of-the-art performing arts center (Kauffman Center) movie theaters (AMC Mainstreet), book emporium (Central Library) and chandelier bar (Midland Theatre) on the planet.

Downtown cheer is being served this season at more bars and restaurants (220), retail stores (130), art galleries and studios (74), museums (13), theater stages (13), concert venues (9) and performing arts stages (5) than anywhere in the region.

The greater Downtown area is brimming with a variety of tastes, beats and treats. It extends from the River Market and Columbus Park to the north; the West Bottoms and Westside on the west; the Historic Jazz District at 18th & Vine to the east; and south to Martini Corner along 31st Street. Downtown featues the Central Business District, including the Convention District, Sprint Center and Power & Light District; the Crossroads Arts District, Crown Center, Union Station, Liberty Memorial and MUCH more.

To make plans for your next night on the town, check out www.GoDowntownKC.com.