KC In the News

"Kansas City is a cultural beacon in a sea of grain. Jazz clubs wail into the wee hours of the morning, the BBQ never stops sizzling, and the arts and culture scene is internationally recognized."

"Zion Spearman knew the basics of Negro Leagues history, that Jackie Robinson and many others battled unwavering oppression to play the game they loved. But after touring the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City on Sunday, that knowledge expanded tenfold."

"Plan your trip to Kansas City around the city’s barbecue, jazz, and baseball foundation, then explore revitalized art-focused districts, speakeasies, a diversifying food scene, and refreshed boutique hotels."

"Music lovers, and anyone interested in American culture (and barbecue) should make this, the Gateway to the West, otherwise known as the 'Show Me State' on top of your list when planning a US trip."

"This unassuming Missouri stalwart has been a drinking town for centuries, so it only makes sense that it has finally come back to claim its former top-shelf glory."

"In Kansas City, Mo., J. Rieger & Co. collaborates with local producers for a variety of products, including Left for Dead, a spirit distilled from beer made by Kansas City's Boulevard Brewery, and Caffé Amaro using coffee from local roaster Thou Mayest."

"The Heart of America is a great destination for family-friendly excursions to museums, parks, and the Kansas City Zoo, and is home to an underrated jazz scene and some of the best barbecue in the country."

"The N.A.I.A.’s version is truly nuts: 32 teams, seven days and one shared hotel. It is a virtual assembly line of college basketball, and for the true hoops fanatic it is basketball paradise."

"Big platters of meat dressed in a spicy but tangy sauce, washed down with cold draft beer from a pitcher—that's the classic Kansas City barbecue experience."

"The legacy of these players is honored at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, a 10,000-square-foot museum of interactive exhibits and films residing in the 18th and Vine district of Kansas City, a historic hub of African-American cultural activity."