Kansas City, Kansas, also known locally as KCK, is a city that is rich in history and has a very diverse population. KCK is the third-largest city in the state of Kansas and the county seat of Wyandotte County. It is part of a consolidated city-county government known as the "Unified Government". Kansas City, KS has a vast array of activities for the entire family including festivals, museums, historic sites, NASCAR, professional soccer’s Sporting Kansas City, minor league baseball’s T-Bone’s, and major shopping districts, including the Legends and Village West. Kansas City is an extremely convenient, travel-friendly, city due to its close proximity to the Kansas City International Airport and Downtown, as well as being close to several major highways including I-35, I-70, I-435, I-635, and I-670. Kansas City was formed in 1868, having developed into a vital town due to its location at Kaw Point, the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers. KCK was a vital town that connected westbound travelers to the Sante Fe, Oregon, and California trails, including Lewis and Clark during their historic westward journey. KCK was incorporated in October 1872.
The Great Wolf Lodge has been located on the outskirts of the Legends since 2003. It continues to be a family favorite since opening. Offering themed rooms, a heated indoor waterpark/slides, outdoor pool, mini-golf course, build-a-bear workshop, an arcade, magi quest or compass quest, four restaurants, a sweets shop, and a market. If you're staying at Great Wolf Lodge, access to the water park, Wifi, storytime, and kids activities are included. When the GWL first opened, day passes weren't available as the waterpark and amenities were only open for the guests. This has changed through the years! So if you're not staying the night but would like to enjoy the 82 degrees waterpark, half-day passes are available to purchase for $30 per person while a full-day pass is $40 per person, and children ages 2 and under get in for free. The Great Wolf Lodge is so close to the Legends that shopping, a movie theater, and other dining options are available if you want to leave the GWL.