Best of Kansas City

A visit to Kansas City would be incomplete without enjoying some of Kansas City’s sensational signatures and the landmarks that celebrate them.

The Country Club Plaza, modeled after the architecture of Seville, Spain, is one of Kansas City’s most recognized landmarks and home to many of the city’s most beautiful fountains, best restaurants and shops—and an ideal backdrop for family photos.

Union Station Kansas City marked its 100th anniversary in 2014 and is truly one of the city’s best-loved landmarks. Currently home to Science City, the Gottlieb Planetarium, Amtrak and local shops and restaurants, the station remains a premier visitor attraction.

Spend a day at the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial, then take a tour to the top of one of Kansas City’s most iconic landmarks, where you’ll enjoy a breathtaking view of the city’s ever-changing and improving skyline.

Head west to the Legends Outlets for a day of shopping and local attractions. Nearby, adrenaline junkies love to cheer for their favorite drivers as the Kansas Speedway hosts NASCAR races. The speedway offers many experiences adding to the entertainment for families, whether you purchase a pit pass or scanners to track cars throughout the race.

Kansas City knows barbecue, and that means sweet, tangy sauce dripping from ribs and burnt ends with a side of slaw and pit beans. Every local has a favorite, from Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue to Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que, Gate’s to Arthur Bryant’s. Visitors enjoy tasting them all and finding their personal favorite.