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"Where do I begin to convince you of this city’s wonders? ... Perhaps, I can persuade you to take a closer look at Kansas City by pointing out that my job allows me to go to my favorite cities every year—Paris, Mexico City, São Paulo, Los Angeles, and so on—and, yes, Kansas City is one I always visit."

"Kansas City is on the ascent, ready to add a new terminal at Kansas City International Airport and a groundbreaking riverfront soccer stadium, expanding its streetcar line and drawing two major sports events that will increase the destination’s profile on the national, and world, stage."

"Head to the Heartland for fall foliage; pumpkin and apple picking; the largest corn maze in Missouri; and, of course, college and pro football. Other highlights include the guided craft beer tour with Kansas City Tap Tour ..."

"KC’s hotel scene is another compelling reason to visit, with an inviting mix of historic stays and new properties that have cropped up in the past few years."

"Missouri's second largest city is all about sound and flavor. A cradle of American jazz, KC boasts more than 40 venues where you can listen to live jazz, blues and other tunes and probably as many joints offering savory, slow-smoked Kansas City barbecue."

"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."