KC In the News

"Kansas City is just big enough that it has everything Omaha does not without having to break the bank on airline tickets. Union Station is fabulous for all ages, and walking around Crown Center or The Plaza are perfect for any weather. [...] There is so much to do in and around Kansas City, you could visit several weekends and still not cover it all."

"Kansas City’s largest Memorial Day commemoration – Bank of America Celebration at the Station – returns on May 29 after a two-year hiatus. The event takes place in front of KC’s historic 1914 Union Station. Guests can enjoy food trucks, live pre-concert entertainment and a free patriotic performance by the Kansas City Symphony followed by KC’s largest display of fireworks."

The Kansas City Sports Commission, the NFL, and the Kansas City Chiefs announced that the draft will run April 27-29, 2023. The festivities will take place at and around Kansas City's Union Station and World War I Museum and Memorial, which also served as the Chiefs' destination and stage at the end of the city's Super Bowl parade following the Chiefs' victory in Super Bowl LIV.

"Kansas City, Missouri, is having a moment. This hotbed of American barbecue is home to lively bars, picnic-worthy public parks, unique hotels, must-visit museums, and an eclectic music scene."

This Missouri metropolis, close to the border of Kansas, jump-started its moviemaking business last May after a COVID shutdown with innovative safety protocols that other film offices in the country utilized to shape their own."

"The City of Fountains offers barbecue, baseball, and Boulevard Brewing, but there's also no shortage of fine art, noteworthy restaurants, and hip hotels."

"Since the early 1900s, Kansas City, Missouri, has been synonymous with great jazz and blues music. By the 1920s and 1930s, live jazz and blues could be heard in over 200 venues along 12th and 18th streets downtown, vital hubs in the African American community."

"The crown of Kansas City barbecue just might be the burnt ends. Rather than being inedible as the name might imply, the fatty tips of barbecued brisket absorb all of the flavor as the meat smokes for hours, becoming juicy and crispy as they cook. Dig in!"

"And more hospitality assets are in the pipeline, as the city continues to invest in tourism. In 2023, visitors can expect a new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport, and in 2025, an expansion to its streetcar operation. Also in 2023, the NFL Draft will make its way to KC."

"Kansas City is home to over 100 barbecue restaurants, many of which are nationally renowned. While I wasn’t able to visit all of them, I spent three full days eating slow-cooked meats and killer sauces for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The things we do for science."