Kansas City the Barbeque Capital

Kansas City is located in the state of Missouri on the border with the state of Kansas. The city is referred to as the “Barbecue Capital” because it is world-famous for barbecue and steaks.

The National World War I Museum is housed in a modern building with a glass walkway stretching over a field of red poppies. The museum has informative displays and cabinets full of weapons and uniforms.

At the Liberty Memorial, you can get awesome views of the city. The memorial is an impressive Egyptian Revival-style monument erected in 1928 to honor the men and women who served and died in the war.

The Worlds of Fun Theme Park has rides for all ages among them the legendary Mamba roller coaster that is one of the fastest and scariest in the world. Here you’ll also find the Dinosaurs Alive attraction featuring life-sized dinosaurs.

The Kansas City Zoo was founded in 1909. It is best known for its Kenya and Tiger Trail exhibits. You can enjoy seeing lions, elephants, giraffes, orangutans, kangaroos, tigers and so much more. In the KidZone the highlights are the Polar Bear Passage and the Helzberg Penguin Plaza. There are five transportation options to explore the zoo – train, tram, Endangered Species Carousel, boat, and African Sky Safari.

The Country Club Plaza is the city’s premier shopping destination. You can admire the Spanish architecture. There are walking tour brochures available.

There are interesting sculptures to see particularly the bullfight mural on Central Street and the Neptune Fountain.

American Jazz Museum is located in the Historic Jazz District. It is a great place to learn about the history of jazz in the area like different styles, instruments, and famous musicians. The museum is interactive.

The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art has impressive art collections that represent North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The antiquities collection has Greek, Roman, and Near Eastern artworks. Additional galleries focus on Japanese, Chinese, and American art. You can enjoy the lovely grounds and sculpture park where you can go for a walk, play sports, have a picnic, or take a guided audio tour.

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art displays the artwork of some of the world's up-and-coming contemporary artists. There are free guided tours available. You can relax at the Café Sebastian.

The Kansas City Public Library catches the eye with its Community Bookshelf outside of the main library building, The bookshelf consists of model book spines that measure 25 feet. Presently the library has an exhibition that showcases Shakespeare in his early years and has his first folio which is thought to be one of the rarest and most valuable books in the world.

The Kauffman Stadium is home to the Kansas City Royals major league baseball team. Tours of the stadium include access to the Royals Hall of Fame, an up-close look at the largest HD screen at any baseball stadium, and an interactive kid's area.

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is housed in an unusual building. It is the best place to see a musical or a play.

Loose Park is the third largest park in Kansas City and the most popular. The park has a lake, water park, picnic area, and a rose garden with more than 4,000 roses. Within the park are Civil War markers that mark the locations where General Sterling Price once commanded his gunmen to situate themselves.

The Independence Temple is located east of Kansas City in Independence. It is an unusual and impressive building. A house of worship and a place of education that dominates the skyline of the area and is the headquarters for the Community of Christ.

Union Station was built in 1914. It closed in the 1980s as a transportation hub. It was later reopened with shops, restaurants, and other services. The building is one of the city’s main tourist attractions, It also houses the Science City, the Regnier Extreme Screen Theater, the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium, and the City Stage Theater.

SEA LIFE is home to a 260,000-gallon tank featuring a walk-through ocean tunnel. In the transparent tunnel, you can see sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, and other sea creatures.

Among the highlights is the Sea Turtle Rescue Center, home to green sea turtles. Children love the Interactive Touchpool with touchable creatures like sea urchins and starfish.

LEGOLAND is among the top family attractions at the Crown Center. You can see a replica of the city built with over 1.5 Lego bricks. Major landmarks have been built and are displayed. There are workshops for all age levels. At the 4D Cinema, visitors get a full sensory experience. Interactive rides can be enjoyed.