Kansas City? Why would you want to travel to this city in the Midwest? What if I told you the comparison between #Kansas City and #Paris are uncannily similar? Kansas City brings a new energy to the center of the country. Every neighborhood brings something new, a revolution of creativity, music, art, and food!
#Letsguide and explore the attractions that make this so delightful!
First, on our list is Kansas City’s unique expression of art, Fountains!
Typically if you’re visiting Kansas City “KC” and want to see art you’d head to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, or a gallery in the Kansas City Art District. Kansas City’s beauty is highlighted by its aquatic showpieces; they can be found in almost every courtyard, parkland, and tree-lined boulevard throughout the city
Kansas City is known as the “City of Fountains” and received this official nickname back in 1973. The city reportedly has over 200 operational fountains which is said to be more than Rome, Italy! Every Fountain Day the 48 publicly owned fountains are “re-energized” by the Kansas City Board of Directors for the City of Fountains Fountains in collaboration with KC Parks Department. The fountains help highlight the beauty of city and in some cases, even supply safe drinking water to citizens, thirsty dogs, wildlife.
Second on our list is the Kansas City music scene!
Kansas City is also known for its major contributions in music. Between small, intimate concerts, and huge sold-out concert, there’s always a performance to be heard in KC.
Kansas City is world renowned for its #jazz and #blues roots. The city was born in the 1920s when blue singers, ragtime music, greatly influence the music scene. KC’s Jazz roots originated in 18th and Vine Jazz District but a number of Jazz venues are located across the city. Here a list of a few venues to see while you’re visiting:
- The Green Lady Lounge, where live jazz and no cover create an iconic tunes that everyone can enjoy.
- The Blue Room, home of KC’s signature sounds
- If you’re looking for underground jazz scene and local artist check out Sofast Sounds and The Phoenix
If you’re more of a traditionalist the The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts might fulfill your desires. “The Kauffman” is home of the #Kansas City Symphony and #Kansas Ballet and host a large number of #music, #opera, #theater, and #dance performances and is a marvelous addition to the music scene. It’s was recently listed one of the top classical music venues in the world!
For additional information regarding other performing arts venues check out the list below and for music festivals check out VistKC Annual Events Calendar!
Venues List:
Last but not certainly least food lets talk about the gateway to the soul, food!
Kansas City culinary scene is continually growing on all levels. From fine dining, dive bars, breweries, and international cuisines Kansas City has it all. With that said, barbecue is where we shine! Kansas City is the barbecue capital of the world! Simple state, It’s an institution that shapes the city’s dining landscape. When you visit Kansas City you should leave without trying Barbecue “BBQ” this delicacy.
Check out my list of the top my favorite BBQ restaurants in Kansas City: BBQ List
What do you think? Is what you were expecting? I hope you enjoyed this short journey through Kansas City and to see you all here soon.
Excellent guide to KCMO,