Kansas City is a bustling city, but with all of the excitement, it can get pretty noisy. Based on research conducted by Earth.FM, the Paris of the Plains ranked the No. 63 loudest city in the US — but that doesn’t mean you can’t find some peace and quiet.
The study also found places where locals can escape noise pollution by identifying the top quiet places in big cities. To do this, researchers assessed 3,000+ parks and nature spaces across 245 cities with populations over 250,000 and assigned them “Quiet Scores.” The methodology considered:
- Reviews of the attractions that include words like “quiet,” “peaceful,” or “tranquil”
- The average visitor rating at each location
- The attraction’s popularity and how that impacts its peacefulness
So, where can you go in KC to find tranquility? Here are the five best spots to get some peace and quiet, ranked in order of their Quiet Scores.
- Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden — Stroll amongst the vibrant fauna in this free public garden. The tranquil space is open year-round.
- Laura Conyers Smith Rose Garden in Loose Park — Find serenity in this 1.5-acre park that features 130 varieties of roses. Hint, hint: peak blooming season hits in May + June.
- Minor Park — This farm-turned-park boasts 235 acres of tranquility. Take in all the park has to offer, including a walking trail, golf course, pickleball courts, a playground, and picnic tables.
- Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site — Visit the former home of this renowned artist and lecturer + let your mind wander free as you explore some of the tools Thomas Hart Benton used to make his masterpieces.
- Cave Spring Interpretive Center — Enjoy 4.5 miles of walking trails that meander through this “little hidden forest in the city.”
