THE NELSON ATKINS

  • Key features + Notes: A Kansas City iconic location, The Nelson Atkins is such a good spot for variety in photos if you’re seeking a manicured park setting with mature trees and gorgeous grounds, but still would love to have some building style texture too! The Nelson Atkins Museum itself has gorgeous pillars and steps, doorways etc for backdrops, and the grounds…well not much compares — they are beautiful in every single season for sure. The famous shuttlecocks are here if you like that look, plus other buildings and structures on the property offer a variety in photos. Definitely a crowd (and personal!) favorite!

  • Parking: Street parking on Oak, or a paid parking garage attached to The Nelson, or lastly — a small free parking lot on the north side of the building, just across E 45th St.

  • Restrooms: If we are there before closing hours, The Nelson has public restrooms inside.