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Hallmark's Crown Center is magical during the holidays with seasonal performances, an outdoor ice terrace and the 100-foot-tall Mayor's Christmas Tree. (Low-Res)

The 100-foot-tall Mayor's Christmas tree at Crown Center is one of the tallest in the nation. (Low-Res)

The Ice Terrace at Crown Center is Kansas City's only outdoor, public ice rink. (Low-Res)

More than 80 miles of lights outline every building, dome and tower on the Country Club Plaza each holiday season. (Low-Res)

More than 80 miles of lights outline the Country Club Plaza each holiday season. (Low-Res)

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"Missouri’s home of blues and barbecue draws young professionals and empty nesters downtown to million-dollar properties."

"Did you know? Kansas City claims to be the birthplace of the bacon craze; two local entrepreneurs invented a dish called “Bacon Explosion” back in 2008 and published the recipe on their blog, BBQ Addicts."

"As the survey’s No. 1 city for both barbecue and good value, Kansas City has a lock on affordable luxuries—a perfect setting for excellent beer. Boulevard Brewing Co. continues to be the reigning local brew, though beer tourists will also want to try new contenders like Torn Label, Cinder Block, or Big Rip."

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