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Holiday Reflections, Then Town Topic

Union Station's holiday village and the model trains, then burgers and a shake at the 24-hour counter a few minutes away.

About $37–$57 for two1 hr 35 minEstimated fitBack Nov 20
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Map of the stops for Holiday Reflections, Then Town TopicA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Holiday Reflections at Union Station, the start. Stop 2, Town Topic, 0.3 miles from stop 1, 5 min drive. The route is about 0.3 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Crossroads. Landmarks shown: Crown Center.CROSSROADSGRAND BLVDSW BLVDWALNUT STI-355 min driveCROWN CENTERSTART Holiday ReflectionsTown Topic12N0.1 miHoliday Reflections, Then Town TopicMuseumFoodDriveStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.3 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Holiday Swing Market at Union Station, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Pierpont's at Union Station, food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Tinsel & 'Tinis at Union Station, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Union Station Kansas City, museum, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • PT’s Coffee (Crossroads), coffee, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Café 333, music, 1 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. Holiday Reflections at Union StationBook a timed ticket: $10 each Monday to Thursday, $12 Friday to Sunday and from December 21, plus a 10% fee. The model train gallery is included.about 50 min · 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours freshly checked · then 5 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Town TopicBurgers and a shake at the counter.about 40 min · 2021 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

The village first (it closes at 8), then drive about five minutes to Town Topic on Broadway.

Good to know

Reservations
Check with the place
Parking
Union Station's garage, then street parking near 20th and Broadway.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Dress warm: coats, gloves and shoes for cold sidewalks.

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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