Kansas City Classics

City of fountains, barbecue capital of America, jazz and blues mecca…a visit to Kansas City would be incomplete without enjoying some of Kansas City’s sensational signatures and the landmarks that celebrate them.

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

The Country Club Plaza, the first shopping district designed for shoppers traveling by automobile, is the pride of Kansas City. The architecture inspired by Seville, Spain, makes for one of the prettiest places in Kansas City and is home to many of the city’s most beautiful fountains and ideal backdrops for family photos.

Nearby, visit one of the nation’s largest galleries of worldwide masterpieces at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. For added fun, check www.KCParent.com for a Nelson-Atkins scavenger hunt the kids will love!

Celebrating its centennial with special events and exhibits all year, Union Station is a favorite attraction for all ages. Families enjoy Science City, home to hands-on science exhibits for children and the Gottlieb Planetarium, one of the largest 360-degree domed screens in the Midwest.

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 Arthur Bryant’s, Gate’s to Oklahoma Joe’s.