Kansas City Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Missouri, United States
About Kansas City
Kansas City has a population of 2.2 million (2020). The central city of the metro area is Kansas City, Missouri, the largest city in Missouri, with a population of over 500,000 (2020). Across the state border isKansas City, Kansas, often called "KCK" by locals, which has a population of 157,000 (2020). There are also suburbs on both sides of the border. There are suburbs all around the city. In the "Northland" are North Kansas City, Parkville, Gladstone, Liberty, and several others. To the east is Independence, Blue Springs, and Lee's Summit (SE). In the south are Overland Park, Blue Springs, Olathe, Grandview, and several others. Numbering of east/west streets begins at the Missouri River with the east/west division occurring at Main Street. Westport is around 40th St., the Plaza at 4
Top Attractions in Kansas City
Explore the best things to see and do in Kansas City:
- ★American Jazz Museum
- ★American Royal BBQ Contest
- ★Ameristar Casino
- ★Azura Amphitheater
- ★Big 12 Conference basketball tournaments
- ★Casino KC
- ★Central Business District
- ★Community Christian Church
Where to Eat in Kansas City
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴801 Chophouse
- 🍴American Restaurant
- 🍴Anthony's
- 🍴Arthur Bryant's
- 🍴B.B.'s Lawnside BBQ
- 🍴Capital Grille
Where to Stay in Kansas City
- 🏨Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
- 🏨Courtyard Kansas City Country Club Plaza
- 🏨Courtyard Kansas City Downtown/Convention Center
- 🏨Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City International Airport
- 🏨Hilton President Kansas City
- 🏨Honeycomb Hostel
Kansas City Travel Guide Sections
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