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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
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The Convention Center is now home to one of the 10 largest convention center ballrooms in the country. (Now Open) |
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From historic restorations to dramatic renovations, Kansas City's hotels are experiencing a renaissance of their own. |
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The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will dramatically change the downtown skyline. (Fall 2011) |
Power & Light District
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The eight-block Power & Light District has turned downtown KC into a 24-hour-a-day entertainment destination. (Now Open) |
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The state-of-the-art, 18,500-seat Sprint Center is home to major sporting events and concerts. (Now Open) |
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The College Basketball Experience features interactive exhibits and a hoops hall of fame. (Now Open) |
Museums & More
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Experience the new National WWI Museum at Liberty Memorial, a one-of-a-kind museum experience. (Now Open) |
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Time magazine named the Bloch Building at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art its "Most Anticipated Building" of the year. (Now Open) |
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Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark features one of the world's largest tubing parks. (Now Open) |
