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Things to Do: Summer Preview
Kansas City. We tell you about the hottest events, festivals and attractions in
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Attractions: Water, Water Everywhere
Cool down this summer with a getaway to Kansas City, and visit one of our four fantastic water parks. Slip and slide your way through these fun for the whole family water adventures. Learn More.
Sports: Ten New Features at "The K"
Fans heading to see the "boys in blue" this year will be greeted by a much improved Kauffman Stadium. We highlight the top ten new features at The K. Learn More.
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Kansas City Repertory Theatre has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Now in its 44th season, Kansas City Repertory Theatre is one of the Midwest region's premier professional theatres. The professional theatre-in-residence at UMKC, the Rep has two performance spaces: S...
Arabia Steamboat Museum has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Arabia Steamboat Museum is home to a true time capsule of frontier life in the 1800s. The Arabia was headed up the Missouri River in the fall of 1856 when she struck a tree snag and sank just nort...
Emblazon Gifts has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Offers a touch of fun and fantasy to your shopping trip. We carry a wide range of gifts, from the beautifully stunning to the unusually fantastic. We also offer Kansas City's largest selection of Lean...
Paradise Park Family Fun & Adventure
Paradise Park Family Fun & Adventure has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Paradise Park, a premier family Kansas City destination, has something for the whole family to enjoy. In our 35,000 sq.-ft. building, you will find the Children's Edutainment Center (CEdC), a first fo...
National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial
National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
The National World War I Museum is an extraordinary emotional and educational experience which shares the history of a war whose impact still echoes today. With one of the greatest collections of Worl...
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Powell Gardens: Powell Garden's takes a big step
Chuck R. - 07/02/2009
Parkville, MO
Powell Gardens has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
PowerPlay: Great place for children
jessica i. - 07/01/2009
topeka, KS
PowerPlay has been rated 4 out of 5 stars
Toy & Miniature Museum: One of KC's Best Kept Secrets
Shelli V. - 07/01/2009
Conway, AR
Toy & Miniature Museum has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Arabia Steamboat Museum: Spectacular--a must see!!!
Shelli V. - 07/01/2009
Conway, AR
Arabia Steamboat Museum has been rated 5 out of 5 stars
Paradise Park Family Fun & Adventure: Fun for all ages
Chris G. - 06/28/2009
Independence, MO
Paradise Park Family Fun & Adventure has been rated 5 out of 5 stars