5 Things To Do in Kansas City

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You can’t think jazz music without thinking Kansas City, but in addition to great jazz clubs, the city offers inviting parks, famous museums, arts, and shopping to please everyone.  Kansas City boasts friendly people, beautiful architecture, and history.  Some of the places you can’t miss:

1. Union Station.  This 1914 landmark has been fully restored and remains Kansas City's most popular destination  for locals and visitors.  With a rail exhibit, an interactive science center, and fine shops and restaurants, the station is a vibrant place to be.

2. The National WWI Museum at Liberty Memorial.  The only museum dedicated to the “Great War,” this museum just opened its doors in December 2006.  Whether you’re walking over the field of red poppies or seeing the “No Man’s Land” replica, this museum brings WWi to life..

3. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.  Ranked among the top art museums in the country, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art just completed a $200-million dollar renovation and contains more than 34,000 works of art.  For more inforamtion on the Museum click on the link.

4. Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun.  If you’re heading to Kansas City with kids, plan on spending a day at the Worlds of Fun, with over 50 rides, and Oceans of Fun with 60 acres of water rides.   For more information on the Park click on the link.

5. Kansas City Jazz District.  Whether it’s a tour of the Jazz Museum at 18th and Vine, or a wander through the jazz clubs, you’ll be inundated with musical history and great sounds.  Jazz, basketball, and Kansas City…that’s what it’s all about!