KC In the News

"Barbecue can be a polarizing topic. So many regions lay claim to America's best, but the pitmasters of Kansas City have as strong a claim as anyone [...]From casual road-style pits to white tablecloths, here's a sampling of our favorite spots to find the best barbecue in Kansas City."

"Kansas City may be more nationally recognized for the number of fountains and the distinct style of barbecue that bears its name, but these days it gets just as much recognition for its fine dining scene and its focus on farm-to-table cuisine. [...] As a Midwestern town, Kansas City also prides itself on having never met a stranger, and that shows up in their overall hospitality."

"Biking, disc golf, hiking—there's no shortage of fun ways to get your blood pumping in Kansas City. And, you'll find healthy eateries where you can fuel up for your active Midwest weekend getaway."

"Kansas City is world renowned for a number of things — baseball, jazz, and barbeque, to name a few — and, remarkably, iconic versions of all of them can be found in one self-contained KC neighborhood known as 18th and Vine."

"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."