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KANSAS CITY INSIDER TIPS, LOCAL FAVORITES... AND ALL THAT JAZZ

Three Stop Hop: City Market

Three Stop Hop is a series from Recommended Daily and Visit KC that lets you experience a neighborhood or corner of the city in three unique stops. Steeped in over 150 years of tradition, the City Market is one of Kansas City's can't-miss neighborhoods to visit.

Three Stop Hop: Downtown Overland Park

Three Stop Hop is a series from Recommended Daily and Visit KC that lets you experience a neighborhood or corner of the city in three unique stops. For this outing, we head across the state line to visit Overland Park, KS.

Essential October Events in Kansas City

An ongoing series, we’re highlighting some of the most important events, exhibits and can’t-miss activities each month of the year. Fall is in full swing with timeless festivals and plenty of haunting good times.

Today I Learned: Overland Park’s Modern History

Today I Learned is a blog series from Visit KC and the Kansas City Public Library that shines a light on the history of Kansas City, its culture and the trailblazers who helped shape the City of Fountains. Known as an all-in-one destination with incredible entertainment, food and culture, Overland P...

Today I Learned: The History Behind the Country Club Plaza

Today I Learned is a blog series from Visit KC and the Kansas City Public Library that shines a light on the history of Kansas City, its culture and the trailblazers who helped shape the City of Fountains. Borrowing architectural inspiration from a city thousands of miles away—and hundreds of years ...

#InstaKC Captures: National Barbecue Month

#InstaKC Captures is a blog series that highlights some of the most photogenic sights in Kansas City. From iconic monuments to lesser known gems, we tour the city in search of some of the best places to take a snapshot.

Faces of Travel: Get to Know KC’s Hospitality Professionals

Whether for business or pleasure, visiting a city is often an exhilarating experience. Unique restaurants, cool attractions, comfortable lodging and plenty else add to this excitement, meaning that travel and tourism professionals are present at every stop on any given trip.

Today I Learned: How KC Earned its "City of Fountains" Nickname

Today I Learned is a blog series from Visit KC and the Kansas City Public Library that shines a light on the history of Kansas City, its culture and the trailblazers who helped shape the City of Fountains.  We explored the history of KC’s many spouts to celebrate Fountain Day—and our beautiful City...