Yes! There are many opportunities for students to find internships and part-time jobs in the area, with many businesses located in downtown Kansas City and Liberty. William Jewell College has connections with successful alumni, entrepreneurs, business leaders and nonprofit organizations among the metro’s 82,000 employers.
Explore Liberty & Kansas City
The city William Jewell College calls home offers a perfect combination of small-town charm and big-city amenities for college students.
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Your Home Away From Home
You’ll find a vibrant and welcoming community near William Jewell College, with local charm with rich history and culture around Liberty, Missouri. The second oldest town west of the Mississippi, Liberty is a quaint town offering museums, festivals, farmers’ market, boutiques, live music, a nature sanctuary and one of Missouri’s top-ranked downtown squares.
From campus you can take in views of the rolling hills and Midwestern countryside. From another vantage, the Kansas City skyline graces the horizon, just 15 miles away. Proximity to a thriving metropolis presents endless cultural offerings, along with internship and career possibilities.
Many students love the area so much that they stay connected with William Jewell College and the Kansas City metropolitan area. That’s why Jewell is consistently named one of the best colleges in Kansas City and is ranked in the top 10 nationally by The Princeton Review for Town-to-Gown relations!
What’s There to Experience in Kansas City?
You’ll have access to an incredible range of local cuisine in Kansas City, but perhaps the most prominent is Kansas City barbecue. If you don’t know already that Kansas City is famous for our barbecue, then you’ll certainly find it out firsthand when you attend the best college in the area! Look out for Kansas City-style burnt ends, ribs, brisket and more at restaurants like Jack Stack Barbecue and Q39.
Kansas City offers something for every sports fan. Check out the MLB’s Kansas City Royals or see the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs next door. A 2026 FIFA World Cup host, Kansas City is home to Sporting KC, KC Current and the Comets soccer teams. Kansas Speedway NASCAR races, American Royal rodeos, Mavericks ice hockey, Monarchs baseball and the Kansas City Glory women’s tackle football team round out the robust sports offerings a short drive from campus.
Kansas City is home to the National World War I Museum, both a place of cultural significance and a distinct landmark on the Kansas City skyline. See a stunning performance from the Kansas City Ballet or other performing groups at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Or experience jazz in the jazz district, featuring the famous Green Lady Lounge, and renowned art museums.
Jewell students frequently venture into the city for some of our famous districts, such as the Power & Light, Westport, West Bottoms and the Crossroads. Or, make a day riding the free streetcar and visiting all the hotspots featured in this season of the Emmy-award winning Ted Lasso show!
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Where to Stay in the Liberty and Kansas City Area
Best Western Premier Liberty Inn & Suites
421 North 291 Hwy.
Liberty, MO, 64068
816-857-7777
Hotel website
Comfort Suites
8200 N. Church Road
Kansas City, MO 64158
816-781-7273
Reserve a room at the Jewell rate
Days Inn
209 North 291 Highway
Liberty, MO 64068
816-781-8770
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott
8101 N. Church Road
Kansas City, MO 64158
816-792-4000
Reserve a room at the Jewell rate
Hampton Inn
8551 N. Church Road
Kansas City, MO 64157
816-415-9600
Reserve a room at the Jewell rate
Holiday Inn Express
8320 N. Church Road
Kansas City, MO 64158
816-781-5555
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham
413 N State Route 291
Liberty, MO 64068
816-429-2042
(Ask for the special Jewell rate)
Sleep Inn & Suites Indoor Water Park
1840 North Church Road
Liberty, MO 64068
816-335-4402
Super 8 Motel
I-35 and MO Highway 152
Liberty, MO 64068
816-781-9400
Stone-Yancey House (B&B)
421 N. Lightburne
Liberty, MO 64068
816-415-0066
TownePlace Suites
130 S. Stewart Road
Liberty, MO 64068
816-415-9200
Frequently Asked Questions About Liberty & Kansas City
The Kansas City International Airport is approximately a 30-minute drive from William Jewell College in Missouri.
Some popular places for studying include Holy Grounds Coffee and Book Shoppe and Hammerhand Coffee in Liberty.