There’s never been a better time for a trip to the heart of it all. The Downtown Kansas City area boasts a roster of live entertainment in the Power & Light District, award-winning restaurants in the Crossroads Arts District and open-air exploration in the historic River Market, all connected by the free-to-ride KC Streetcar.
Explore significant historical moments at KC’s treasured institutions and embrace the region’s red-hot sports culture during every season. Plus, take part in the city’s treasured traditions with more than 100 barbecue restaurants and 40 jazz clubs throughout the area.
From maps and visitor guides to driving directions and restaurant suggestions, the experts in the Kansas City Visitor Center will help you find the best there is to do and see while in KC. Discover can’t-miss events and receive insider tips that only our experienced staff can provide. In no time at all, you’ll see why we’re so passionate about our city.
There’s never been a better time for a trip to the heart of it all. The Downtown Kansas City area boasts a roster of live entertainment in the Power & Light District, award-winning restaurants in the Crossroads Arts District and open-air exploration in the historic River Market, all connected by the free-to-ride KC Streetcar.
Explore significant historical moments at KC’s treasured institutions and embrace the region’s red-hot sports culture during every season. Plus, take part in the city’s treasured traditions with more than 100 barbecue restaurants and 40 jazz clubs throughout the area.
From maps and visitor guides to driving directions and restaurant suggestions, the experts in the Kansas City Visitor Center will help you find the best there is to do and see while in KC. Discover can’t-miss events and receive insider tips that only our experienced staff can provide. In no time at all, you’ll see why we’re so passionate about our city.
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Ride the KC Streetcar to travel between some of the city’s top neighborhoods. The free-to-ride, 5.7-mile route runs from the River Market and Downtown all the way to the Country Club Plaza and the UMKC campus.
Explore more with Visit KC’s five deals and passes. With the savory KC BBQ Experience, the new KC by the Glass passport and the Kansas City Tap Tour, you can experience the best local restaurants, bars and breweries.
Fun Facts
Kansas City is home to more than 200 fountains—a total that eclipses every other city in the world, except Rome. From large and majestic to small and whimsical, discover waterworks dedicated to fallen firefighters, the city’s children, women’s leadership, and more.
When most people think of Kansas City, barbecue comes to mind, and for good reason. The city’s signature food is served at more than 100 barbecue establishments, each boasting a house specialty
From the Roaring ’20s to the early ’40s, jazz reigned in KC. The city’s 12th Street became world renowned for its jazz clubs, gambling parlors and brothels—earning Kansas City the moniker the “Paris of the Plains.” Today, live jazz can still be heard regularly at 40 clubs throughout the city.
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There’s never been a better time for a trip to the heart of it all. The Downtown Kansas City area boasts a roster of live entertainment in the Power & Light District, award-winning restaurants in the Crossroads Arts District and open-air exploration in the historic River Market, all connected by the free-to-ride KC Streetcar.
Explore significant historical moments at KC’s treasured institutions and embrace the region’s red-hot sports culture during every season. Plus, take part in the city’s treasured traditions with more than 100 barbecue restaurants and 40 jazz clubs throughout the area.
From maps and visitor guides to driving directions and restaurant suggestions, the experts in the Kansas City Visitor Center will help you find the best there is to do and see while in KC. Discover can’t-miss events and receive insider tips that only our experienced staff can provide. In no time at all, you’ll see why we’re so passionate about our city.
Ride the KC Streetcar to travel between some of the city’s top neighborhoods. The free-to-ride, 5.7-mile route runs from the River Market and Downtown all the way to the Country Club Plaza and the UMKC campus.
Explore more with Visit KC’s five deals and passes. With the savory KC BBQ Experience, the new KC by the Glass passport and the Kansas City Tap Tour, you can experience the best local restaurants, bars and breweries.
Fun Facts
Kansas City is home to more than 200 fountains—a total that eclipses every other city in the world, except Rome. From large and majestic to small and whimsical, discover waterworks dedicated to fallen firefighters, the city’s children, women’s leadership, and more.
When most people think of Kansas City, barbecue comes to mind, and for good reason. The city’s signature food is served at more than 100 barbecue establishments, each boasting a house specialty
From the Roaring ’20s to the early ’40s, jazz reigned in KC. The city’s 12th Street became world renowned for its jazz clubs, gambling parlors and brothels—earning Kansas City the moniker the “Paris of the Plains.” Today, live jazz can still be heard regularly at 40 clubs throughout the city.