The Link

The link is a conveniently enclosed hall way between union station and crown center. It’s mostly all window giving a view of greater downtown while on the trek. It’s about a 5 – 8 minute walk. It says open fairly late, possible till midnight.
My only constructive criticism would be the temperature in the link varies between too hot or too cold. It is rarely moderate.

I’m not sure how anyone can give The Link a negative review. Yesterday, Monday 06.08.2015, my girlfriend and I decided to explore Crown Center. We have explored Liberty Memorial prior and have both spent a good share of time at Union Station (Amtrack, Science City, etc.) But this was our first time in The Link. We walked around the water fountains outside Crown Center. Then made our way through the link to Union Station. Looking down the street of Grand. What a great view looking at the buildings soaring into the sky. We then viewed Liberty Memorial from The Link – such a great view. It was a warm day so yes the Link was a bit warm inside but if you notice there are nice venting spots to cool off in the link– stand beneath them for a bit or next to them. The buildings connected Union Station/​Crown Center/​etc are kept cool and are a great break from the link.
I can see many benefits to this feature– cold weather/​rain/​thunderstorms. The hours posted outside of each entrance are 6AM– Midnight. The Link is kept very clean. My girlfriend even made the comment «could you imagine cleaning all of these glass windows!» Great comment. The glass was clean, the link was clean, and it felt very safe. I recommend doing this walk. Its a great view and great way to burn some calories.
THANK YOU KC FOR TAKING CARE OF US!

The Link at Union Station is spacious glass walkway and my favorite way to get to Union Station from Santa Fe Place. It offers great views of the Bloch Fountain in front of Union Station, the WW I Memorial and the marvelous historic Kansas City skyline. It closes at 11:00, don’t get locked in or out!

Love the Link, use it to get from Santa Fe Place to Union Station (two of my favorite places.
Easy access to Crown Center, The Westin, Hallmark, the Sheridan Hotel and all the shopping.
Just a fun place to walk and or people watch. Love the view up and down Main St.

is it the fastest way from pt A to pt B? no. is it the most protected from the elements? yes. does it just glorify our current american preference for climate-​controlled air over — gasp — walking outside? yes.
not to mention that part of it is closed, so you’re forced to walk outside anyway.

Who knew I could walk from the Hyatt all the way to Union Station without going outside? Apparently plenty of other folks knew it. I’m late as usual. Finally, I hit the link. It takes a winding, above-​ground, pedestrian path through plenty of places: a couple of hotels (Hyatt, Westin Crown Center), a mall (Crown Center), a department store (Halls), and several restaurants and bars. Wow! This thing is NICE! Why only 4 stars? It could use a little shade and/​or a little A/​C. Walking inside this thing mid-​day in the heat of August is like being an ant in the concentrated sun ray of some kid’s magnifying glass. SSSsssss! I was freakin’ hot! Glad I was «sure» though. :) I’m still a fan, though. This thing must be totally useful during KC’s torrential thunderstorms…