560 Westport Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
816/931-0001
With a nationally recognized eco-plan, the Q Hotel + Spa is introducing sustainability to Midwest hotels. Located in Westport/Plaza, the Q Hotel + Spa is strategically located to showcase not only the best the city has to offer, but also the realities of eco-friendly lodging. Free hot breakfast, free Wifi, free parking, and free shuttle service.
Ask for the Habitat X room block to get a guaranteed rate of $94 plus tax. The room block expires on September 30th.
Distance from Kauffman Conference Center: 1.7 miles
Best Western Plus Seville Plaza Hotel
4309 Main Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
816/561-9600
Located in the heart of Kansas City, this Best Western offers guests comfort and convenience including a free shuttle that goes within five miles of the hotel. Amenities include free high-speed Internet access, free parking, and a complimentary full breakfast each morning.
Ask for the Habitat X room block to get a guaranteed rate of $84 plus tax.
Distance from Kauffman Conference Center: 1.1 miles
Holiday Inn Country Club Plaza
One East 45th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
816/753-7400
The newly remodeled Holiday Inn Hotel Country Club Plaza Kansas City is located on the world famous Country Club Plaza, the Midwest’s premier shopping / dining / entertainment district. The hotel provides complimentary services such as Wi-Fi, garage parking, and shuttle service within a 3 mile radius.
Distance from Kauffman Conference Center: 0.9 miles
Airport Shuttle Information
Airport shuttles range from $37 round-trip for a shared shuttle van with SuperShuttle (800-258-3826) to $100 round-trip for an individual shuttle with Elite Shuttle of Kansas City (816-912-2023).
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Kansas City Attractions
Sightseeing 
It’s the home of swing and bebop music for some, and “The City of Fountains” to others — Kansas City is different things to each of us. Music enthusiasts are drawn to the jazz clubs and old haunts of famous musicians such as Charlie Parker and Count Basie. With more fountains than Rome, there is ample opportunity for scenic strolling from fountain to fountain. Stop along the way to discover interesting neighborhoods and browse through eclectic shops. Tour the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the National World War 1 Museum, or the Kansas City Art Institute. Enjoy thrilling NASCAR® races at the Kansas City Speedway. Catch a Chiefs or Royals game. Take a trip to shop at Country Club Plaza. Watch a performance at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts.
When you register for the Heartland Conference, we’ll send our personalized map of the best things to do while you’re in town.
Kansas City Barbecue
The Kansas City metropolitan area is renowned for barbecue. Kansas City, Missouri, has more than 100 barbecue restaurants. The area is home to several large, well attended barbecue cooking contests. Kansas City barbecue refers to the specific style of slow smoked meat that evolved from the pit of Henry Perry in the early 1900s in Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas City barbecue is slow smoked over a variety of woods and then covered with a thick tomato- and molasses-based sauce.
We hope you can join us during the Heartland Conference for the Tuesday night no-host outing to our favorite barbecue joint.
