Lake Lotawana
Kansas City
Visit Lake Lotawana
Popular places to visit
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Catch an event at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Kauffman Stadium
Catch an event at Kauffman Stadium during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Worlds of Fun
Ride roller coasters, get wet on the water slides and explore the world in a day at this family amusement park.
Crown Center
During your trip to Kansas City, you can do some window-shopping at Crown Center. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Kansas City Zoo
Take a trip through an African plain, as well as meeting animals from other parts of the world, at this city zoo.
Science City at Union Station
Experience the wonder of science via hands-on exhibits and experiments at this family-friendly museum set inside a century-old railway station.
Things to do
Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting
Be Bop and Beyond 18th and Vine Live Jazz and Walking Tour
Kansas City Scavenger Hunt: Fountains, Fun & Hidden Finds
Kansas City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Kansas City Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Lake Lotawana
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
The hotel and casino was dead empty and it's in what looks like an industrial area of KC. The rooms are fine, the casino is colorful and fun, but there's almost no restaurants. Only two restaurants were open the two days we were there (one of which is fast food) and I'm guessing that's because there's ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
Stoney Creek was clean overall and the staff was friendly and helpful. The location is great and convenient, but it was a little noisy with kids running around, and while the pool and hot tub were fine, they could have been cleaner. Breakfast was okay—nothing special, but decent for a quick start ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza
It was a nice stay. Staff was friendly. Our room was a little cold, we didn't notice the thermostat in the room until the second night. The bathroom had a slight moldy smell.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Seville Plaza Streetcar Hotel Museum District, Trademark
Staff were great and the rooms were super clean and spacious
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium
It was just ok. Convenient to stain though.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park
Adequate
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Lotawana
Raytown
You'll enjoy the restaurants and churches in Raytown. You might want to make time for a stop at Cave Spring Interpretive Center or Crane Brewing.
South Kansas City
If you're spending some time in South Kansas City, Swope Park and International House of Prayer are top sights worth seeing.
Southmoreland
While visiting Southmoreland, you might make a stop by sights like Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Northeast Kansas City
While visiting Northeast Kansas City, you might make a stop by sights like Isle of Capri Casino Kansas City and Kansas City Museum.
Country Club Plaza
Notable for its shopping, restaurants and live music, Country Club Plaza is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Kansas City. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art or Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Sunset Hill
While Sunset Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like National Museum of Toys and Miniatures and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
