About
Kansas City, Missouri, sits on the state line in the American Midwest and offers a mix of friendly small-city warmth and big-city variety. It makes a good destination for a weekend or a longer stay, with food, music, art and sport close together.
Eating and listening
Kansas City is known for its slow-smoked barbecue, and a visit is an easy way to taste the local style. The city's music side is also strong. The 18th & Vine district is the place to hear live jazz, which ties the visit to a long musical tradition.
Art, shopping and sport
- Nelson-Atkins Museum: a museum of art with a strong international reputation, suited to a slow afternoon.
- Country Club Plaza: a shopping and dining area with fountains and Spanish-style architecture, pleasant for an evening stroll.
- Sports: catch a game of the Chiefs or the Royals if the timing suits your trip.
Because the city's main sights are spread across distinct neighborhoods, it helps to plan a few stops in each area rather than trying to see everything in one day. Between the barbecue, the jazz, the museum and the Plaza, Kansas City gives a visitor a varied and relaxed trip.
