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What’s New?

More than $9 billion in major improvements are under way across Kansas City–with $5 billion of that in downtown. This includes a new eight-block downtown restaurant and entertainment district.

Downtown Renaissance

ballroom_sized.jpg The Convention Center is now home to one of the 10 largest convention center ballrooms in the country. (Now Open)

Hotel Phillips_003_LA.jpg From historic restorations to dramatic renovations, Kansas City's hotels are experiencing a renaissance of their own.

Kauffman_Center_rendering.jpg The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will dramatically change the downtown skyline. (Fall 2011)


Power & Light District

P & L The eight-block Power & Light District has turned downtown KC into a 24-hour-a-day entertainment destination. (Now Open)


Sprint Center Concert The state-of-the-art, 18,500-seat Sprint Center is home to major sporting events and concerts. (Now Open)


IMG_9928.jpg The College Basketball Experience features interactive exhibits and a hoops hall of fame. (Now Open)


Museums & More

WWI Memorial Penn ValleyDSCN4952 (6).jpg Experience the new National WWI Museum at Liberty Memorial, a one-of-a-kind museum experience. (Now Open)


Nelson Atkins Museum_051_LA.jpg Time magazine named the Bloch Building at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art its "Most Anticipated Building" of the year. (Now Open)

Schlitterbahn Waterpark_001_AA.jpg Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark features one of the world's largest tubing parks. (Now Open)

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Top 10 Reasons to Meet in Kansas City

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  1. Great Facilities
  2. Superb Hotels
  3. Convenience
  4. Affordability
  5. Top-Notch Attractions
  6. Entertainment & Nightlife
  7. World-Famous BBQ & Sizzling Steaks
  8. National & Local Shops
  9. Midwestern Hospitality
  10. $5 Billion Downtown Revitalization

Nationally Ranked: Kansas City

Travel + Leisure, America's Favorite Cities

Travel + Leisure magazine recently released the results from its "America's Favorite Cities" study. In the survey's 56 categories, Kansas City outperformed St. Louis in 48 categories and Dallas/Fort Worth in 45.

Kansas City rankings include:

  • #2 – Affordable Getaway
  • #2 – Affordable Hotels
  • #4 – Thanksgiving Travel
  • #6 – Friendly People
  • #6 – Farmers' Markets
  • #8 – Peace and Quiet
  • #10 – Cleanliness

The Kansas City International Airport also fared well in the survey.

  • #2 –  On-Time Arrivals/ Departures
  • #4 – Staff Efficiency
  • #9 – Design & Functionality

Did You Know?

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The Urban Institute recently ranked Kansas City third among the top 50 cities in the country for the most festivals and special events.
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