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Kansas City attractions offer an endless variety of things to see and do. Explore the only nationally-recognized museum dedicated to World War I. Let curiosity guide you at Union Station. Or, walk in the steps of America's 33rd President in Independence.
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Top 10 Reasons to Visit KC in 2013

PenguinsIn 2012, Budget Travel magazine named Kansas City one of its Top 10 Budget Travel Destinations for 2012, touting the region as a “hotbed for high culture.”

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College Basketball Experience

Test your skills at the CBE and recreate the intensity of a college hoops game, right down to the foul-line hecklers.

Kid's Guide to KC

From al fresco adventures to indoor entertainment, good eats and more, everyone can be a kid in the City of Fountains.

 
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Lionfish to LEGOs

New at Crown Center: SEA LIFE, the city's first aquarium, and LEGOLAND Discovery Center--based on the ever-popular toys.

Science of Rock N Roll

Visit Union Station and see how music has shaped the tools of rock.

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Quotable Kansas City

“Superlative museums, exciting arts scene, great blues and jazz clubs … Kansas City truly has something for everyone.” 

– Midwest Airlines

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Watch our short video and discover why The New York Times is calling KC
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Top 5 Places in KC

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Kaleidoscope is a magical art studio where children can be creative and feel good about their own special ideas. Creating w...
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Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

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The Center is named in honor of Bruce R. Watkins, a political and social activist. Watkins was fueled by the need to recogni...
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Lanesfield School Historic Site

Lanesfield School Historic Site has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Built in 1869, the school is on the National Register of Historic Places. Call about year-round special events. Youth progr...
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American Jazz Museum

American Jazz Museum has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

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The sights and sounds of a uniquely American art form come alive at the American Jazz Museum. The Museum includes interactiv...
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Thomas Hart Benton Home & Studio State Historic Site

Thomas Hart Benton Home & Studio State Historic Site has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Home and studio of late artist features original furnishings and paintings. ...
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Sprint Center has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Boulevard Brewing Co. has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Harley-Davidson Vehicle and Powertrain Operations has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paradise Park Family Fun & Adventure: Great fun, not good food

Briday W. - 03/22/2013
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Paradise Park Family Fun & Adventure has been rated 4 out of 5 stars

Arabia Steamboat Museum: Amazing

Helen B. - 02/25/2013
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Arabia Steamboat Museum has been rated 5 out of 5 stars