Posted by admin | Posted in BBQ | Posted on 17-11-2010
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What to do and see in Kansas City?
I am trying to decide between Chicago or Kansas City for my vacation this year. I have a travel guides for Chicago, but they’re harder to find for Kansas City, so I’m asking you suggestions for things to do in KC. I haven’t pinned down specific dates yet, so I can adapt for special events.
My list already includes a couple of baseball games, the African-American Leagues Hall of Fame (I know that’s not the name, but Yahoo is censoring the actual word that goes there), Arthur Bryant’s BBQ, and all of the Harry Truman-related places in Independence. I do enjoy science and history museums, but I’m not so excited about art museums. And it’s just me, so I don’t have to find things for kids.
So what else can you suggest? Thanks! (I’ll be posting a separate question about Chicago.)
I just answered your Chicago question, now let me take a stab at this one, since I live just two hours east of KC.
I have to confess that Arthur Bryants is overrated. I much prefer some of the seedier joints like Gates.
The Truman sites in Independence are awesome. I just spent President’s Day with a college buddy of mine who lives outside Omaha at the Truman Museum. They even have an actor who plays Truman in pretty good character.
The Plaza is a nice place to visit for shopping and dining, but also just for people watching. Crown Center (Hallmark’s world headquarters) boasts two hotels (a Westin and a Hyatt Regency).
And of course, you have to cross the border into Kansas at some point. The Moon Marble Company is the only remaining marble factory still operating in the United States today, and you can also find other toys that will make you wax nostalgic.
And Science City at Union Station is worth a visit. While they claim to be geared towards kids, I have to admit having every bit as much fun, if not more, than my kids, when I was there.
The Power and Light district is an excellent example of how a city takes a run-down area, revitalizes it, and breathes new life into it. There are many clubs, music venues and restaurants in that area now.
If you fly into KC, be sure to rent a car. The KC airport is literally many miles from anything else.
Enjoy.
History of Kansas City BBQ
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