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15 family-friendly road trip destinations only hours from Omaha

15 family-friendly road trip destinations only hours from Omaha

Omaha World-Herald | June 15, 2022
"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."
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Memorial Day: Eight Special Experiences Honoring Those Who Sacrificed

Memorial Day: Eight Special Experiences Honoring Those Who Sacrificed

Forbes | May 04, 2022
"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."
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Kansas City to host 2023 NFL Draft

Kansas City to host 2023 NFL Draft

Sports Illustrated | March 25, 2022
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.
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Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2022

Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2022

MovieMaker Magazine | January 25, 2022
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."
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The Taste of a Destination: Flavors worth traveling for

The Taste of a Destination: Flavors worth traveling for

Lonely Planet | November 10, 2021
"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!"
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How Downtown Kansas City Is Poised for Meetings Recovery

How Downtown Kansas City Is Poised for Meetings Recovery

Meetings Today | October 25, 2021
"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."
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The Five Best Kansas City BBQ Joints

The Five Best Kansas City BBQ Joints

Paste | October 08, 2021
"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."
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