Sightseeing Tours in Kansas City

American Sightseeing (913/829-6644) offers bus tours of historic areas of Kansas City, the Country Club Plaza Christmas lights display, and excursions to Branson, Missouri.

Fiesta Cruises. The newest addition to the many Country Club Plaza attractions, these boats cruise the Brush Creek area. Box 901443, 64190. Brush Creek and Ward Pkwy. 816/741-1302 or 888/741-2628. $6.50. Mar.-Dec., Mon.-Sat. 11-9, Sun. 1-9

Heritage Hikes. The Historic Kansas City Foundation provides guided walking tours that include access to many historic homes and buildings otherwise not open to the public. Box 4144413, 64141. 816/931-8448. Varies. Tours by appointment

Kansas City Trolley. Lively narrated tours take you to a dozen Kansas City stopping points. Pick-ups at Crown Center, Steamboat Arabia, Country Club Plaza, and others. 816/221-3399. $10. Mon.-Thurs. 10-10, Fri.-Sun. 10-6