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The KC Wheel, Then Town Topic

A private, climate-controlled gondola over Crown Center and the skyline, then burgers and a shake at the 24-hour counter.

About $46–$70 for two1 hr 15 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for The KC Wheel, Then Town TopicA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, KC Wheel, the start. Stop 2, Town Topic, 0.5 miles from stop 1, 5 min drive. The route is about 0.5 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Crossroads. Landmarks shown: National WWI Museum and Memorial, Union Station.CROSSROADSSW BLVDLiberty MemorialI-355 min driveLIBERTY MEMORIALUNION STATIONSTART KC WheelTown Topic12N0.1 miThe KC Wheel, Then Town TopicGamesFoodDriveStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.5 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

Whole route inGoogle Maps Apple Maps

Also close by
  • PT’s Coffee (Crossroads), coffee, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Café 333, music, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Fern Bar, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Latin Night at Society, drinks, 2 min walk from stop 2
  • Rooftop Cinema Club, music, 2 min walk from stop 2
  • Percheron Rooftop Bar, rooftop drinks, 2 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. KC WheelTickets at its site or the booth. Prices are not posted on its site; this is an estimate from a 2024 guide.about 30 min · 2485 Jefferson St, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recently · 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

Ride first (about 12 to 15 minutes, plus any line), then drive five minutes to Town Topic on Broadway.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Crown Center garages, then street parking near 20th and Broadway.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Anything; the gondolas are climate controlled.

Before you go

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We last looked over this date on September 26, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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