KC In the News

"There’s some of the best barbecue to binge on in the South, alongside live jazz and rustic shops. Keep an eye out for the Prohibition-era landmarks, too."

"Kansas City has had quite the year. After garnering five James Beard nominations, the oft-overlooked Missouri metropolis took home some major awards."

"Barbecue and jazz are among the best ways to get a taste of this Midwestern city. Take a tour on a double-decker bus and visit the theme park Worlds of Fun. You also won't want to miss Art Alley or the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art."

"Travel back in time when you visit this city and stop in for a drink at Manifesto, one of the top speakeasy-styled cocktail lounges in the area. We suggest a few sips before heading to dinner in the Country Club Plaza, then catching a show at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts."

"In search of the best sports cities from the fan’s perspective, WalletHub compared over 420 cities across more than 50 key metrics related to the five largest sports in the U.S.: football, basketball, baseball, hockey and soccer."

"KC offers the perfect mix of high and low culture: world-class museums, next-level BBQ joints, lively sports bars, boutique shops, and more fountains than Rome (allegedly)."

"Barbecue joints on both sides—in Kansas and Missouri—are known to serve up some of the best pulled pork, brisket and burnt ends. You may need to spend a few days just taste-testing the barbecue all around town."

"You’re going to want to eat a lot of barbecue in Kansas City, but luckily, you can easily do that for cheap. Line up for Arthur Bryant's Legendary Kansas City BBQ or hit up local favorite Jack Stack BBQ. Once you’re full, head to the Boulevard Brewing Company for a tour or ride the KC Streetcar — both for free."

"When you’re in the mood for a more bookish buzz, look no farther than Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters in the Crossroads neighborhood."

"For hungry travelers, the city of Kansas City, Missouri, is forever synonymous with two things: barbecue and steakhouses. While both are undoubtedly worth tucking into, there’s far more to dining in KC than smoky, meaty pleasures."