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When in Kansas City, you’ll never be far from barbecue, but you’ll also get to experience Midwestern hospitality with comfort food favorites.

Kansas City is working to “not only delivery the mandatories for the World Cup, but also for the magic.”

The Museum of BBQ, the world’s first museum focused on all aspects of barbecue, will open at Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri, in the spring of 2025.

On Wednesday, the Kansas City Sports Commission and Visit KC announced Kansas City would host 8 NCAA Championship Events over the 2026-27 and 2027-28 academic years.

Visitors from three events alone are expected to generate $10.3 million in economic impact as they explore Kansas City’s restaurants, shops and attractions during their trips.

Visit KC leadership is proud to announce Kansas City welcomed a record-breaking 28.4 million visitors in 2023, a 4.9% increase from the year prior. Those visitors spent nearly $4 billion during their trips to Kansas City, an 11% increase from 2022.

Visit KC and the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association are proud to announce Kansas City Restaurant Week 2025 will return Jan. 10-19.  

Find trip inspiration in Kansas City, celebrating pioneering athletes and exploring historic properties.

Here's a curated list of Midwest destinations you can visit this fall—not only to find some Midwest Princess moments of your own but to experience parts of the country that are truly delightful during fall.

Even among the timeless traditions of autumn, there are always new experiences to look forward to in Kansas City. Here’s what’s happening this fall in the Heart of America.