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Kansas Vacation Guide

Eat legendary barbecue or feast your eyes on Spanish-style architecture, including fountains and murals galore. Shop at a unique boutique, head to a museum, then watch a pro sports game -- local teams include the Kansas City Chiefs and the Royals.

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Kansas City

Neighborhoods in Kansas City

Overland Park

Put yourself in the midst of a bustling business community. This quaint, historic area is one of Missouri's largest cities, and home to the headquarters of Sprint and Kaiser.

Downtown Kansas City - Crown Center

Catch a show at the Coterie Theatre, or choose one of the area's 30 bars and clubs. You could spend the entire day shopping at world-class Crown Center or deciding which of the area's 200 restaurants -- from casual to classy -- you want to visit for dinner.

Merriam - Lenexa - Olathe

Fish and boat along the area's many bodies of water. If you don't catch anything, head to a local restaurant for some down-home barbecue. This area offers plenty of affordable hotels and access to major highways (including I-35).

Country Club Plaza

Stroll through Country Club Plaza, admiring the fountains, murals and boutiques. Nelson-Atkins Museum sculpture garden features works by Henry Moore and Claes Oldenburg.

Kansas City Travel Tip

Visit during Labor Day Weekend (first weekend in September) to attend the Blues and Jazz Festival. The multi-day affair honors the city's rich musical heritage and features performances by some of the genres' brightest talents.

Kansas City Activities & Attractions

Truman Presidential Museum & Library
Walk down memory lane at the Truman Presidential Museum & Library. See what the country was like with President Harry S Truman at the helm (1945 to 1953). Step into a replica of his White House office, then watch a documentary in one of two theaters.
American Jazz Museum
Pay tribute to extraordinary musicians at the American Jazz Museum. Admire rare memorabilia and personal items of legends including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Charlie Parker. You can also catch a show at the Blue Room, a working jazz club.
Kansas City River Market
Eat, shop or see a show at Kansas City River Market. The family-friendly attraction has been around since the early 1800s and hosts: City Market, a vibrant farmer's market; Improv Comedy Theater; Steamer Arabia Museum; and a slew of restaurants, bars, and clubs.
Baseball game
Root for the home team at local sports game. Catch some action at Arrowhead Stadium, where the Kansas City Chiefs battle football's best teams. Head to Kauffman Stadium to watch the Kansas City Royals play on a magnificent baseball field backed by water fountains.

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