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All Access: Kansas City’s Guided Tours
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Instead of stressing over your itinerary, why not kick back, relax and let a tour guide do the work? KC offers a growing variety of tours, both on foot and on wheels.
Military Tours
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There are many military sites in and around Kansas City. The city has a rich and storied Civil War history and is the site of the National World War I Museum. Nearby Independence is the hometown of President Harry Truman whose decisions regarding the atomic bomb led to the end of World War II. Leavenworth, Kansas is also a short drive from Kansas City and features Fort Leavenworth, the third oldest active military installation in the country.
Famous Kansas Citians
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The Kansas City area has been home to some of the nation's most recognizable names. Visitors can experience the lives of these famous figures at several attractions throughout the metro.
20 Reasons to Visit Kansas City in 2024
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As one of just two U.S. cities recognized by Lonely Planet in the publication’s 2024 Best in Travel awards, the reasons to make a trip to the Heart of America in the year ahead are virtually endless.
7 Wine Bars We Love
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No matter what part of the city you’re in—or the type of wine you love—Kansas City has a wine bar for you, from cozy, intimate bistro-like settings to larger, vibrant spaces. We’ll help you sample the scene with a list of local favorites.
Solo Traveling in Kansas City
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KC has been dubbed one of “America’s Best Cities for Singles” and one of the “Top 10 U.S. Destinations for Solo Travel in 2017 becuase unattached travelers love it here, finding plenty to do and see without the prerequisite partner participation.
Kansas City for History Buffs
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History-minded Kansas City visitors in search of past pursuits will find a treasure trove of riches, from early Western expansion roots to notorious gangsters and outlaws.
National Museums in Kansas City
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Widely celebrated as a hotbed of barbecue, jazz and fountains, Kansas City has also curated a reputation as a preeminent destination for museum-goers.
Historical Tours
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Kansas City’s history is rich and colorful. Known for its dominance in the heyday of the American Railroad, as the birthplace of TWA airlines and as a city where jazz clubs and gangsters once thrived, Kansas City has many stories to tell. Nearby Independence is the hometown of one of America’s Presidents and the place where three pioneer trails heading west, began. Here are some of our favorite places for groups to visit.
KC Q&A with Chase McAnulty
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Chase McAnulty, founder and CEO of Charlie Hustle, talks retro style, working in the Crossroads Arts District and the origin of the KC Heart.