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Skate at Crown Center, Then Fudge at Chip's

An hour on the outdoor rink, then a slice of fudge from Chip's inside Crown Center.

About $44–$62 for two1 hr 24 minEstimated fitBack Nov 6
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Map of the stops for Skate at Crown Center, Then Fudge at Chip'sA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Crown Center Ice Terrace, the start. Stop 2, Chip's Chocolate Factory, under 0.1 miles from stop 1, 4 min walk. The route is under 0.1 miles end to end. Landmarks shown: Union Station, National WWI Museum and Memorial.GILLHAM RDMCGEE STLiberty MemorialUNION STATIONLIBERTY MEMORIALSTART Crown Center Ice TerraceChip's Chocolate Factory12N0.1 miSkate at Crown Center, Then Fudge at Chip'sGamesFoodWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is under 0.1 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap
Also close by
  • Best of Kansas City (Crown Center), shopping, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • European Accents (Crown Center), shopping, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Fritz's Railroad Restaurant, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium, museum, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Museum of BBQ, museum, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Liberty's Beacon light show (Liberty Memorial North Lawn), outdoors, 5 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. Crown Center Ice Terrace2026-27 rates: $10 admission (4 and older) and $6 skate rental each.about 60 min · 2425 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recently · then 4 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Chip's Chocolate FactoryFudge slices are $12 on its own shop page. Split one of each of your picks.about 20 min · 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Skate first, then walk inside to Chip's before it closes (6 PM, or 5 PM on Sunday).

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Crown Center garages.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Outdoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Gloves, a hat and warm socks.

Before you go

Hours, prices and reservations change. Anything we haven't recently source-checked is marked “Confirm today” in the planner rather than presented as fact. Check the venue's own page before you head out.

We last looked over this date on September 25, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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