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The home of swing and bebop for some, "The City of Fountains" to others, Kansas City is different things to different people. Music enthusiasts are drawn to the jazz clubs and old haunts of famous musicians such as Charlie Parker and Count Basie. With more fountains than Rome, there is ample opportunity for scenic strolling from fountain to fountain. Stop along the way to discover interesting neighbourhoods and browse through eclectic shops. Families are particularly attracted to the city... more » The home of swing and bebop for some, "The City of Fountains" to others, Kansas City is different things to different people. Music enthusiasts are drawn to the jazz clubs and old haunts of famous musicians such as Charlie Parker and Count Basie. With more fountains than Rome, there is ample opportunity for scenic strolling from fountain to fountain. Stop along the way to discover interesting neighbourhoods and browse through eclectic shops. Families are particularly attracted to the city because of its child-friendly events and venues. Science City features hands-on exhibits including a mock television studio where kids can deliver a weather forecast, while the zoo houses impressive African and Australian exhibits plus an IMAX cinema. The city's museums cover everything from the history of jazz music to a celebration of African-American baseball players. Once a trading post for pioneers heading to the Western United States, today Kansas City is a burgeoning metropolis with activities and attractions for visitors of all ages and interests. « less

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
52°F 11°C
35°F 1°C
2 in 4 cm
Dec
40°F 4°C
24°F -4°C
1 in 3 cm
Jan
37°F 2°C
21°F -6°C
1 in 2 cm
Feb
42°F 5°C
26°F -3°C
2 in 4 cm
Mar
51°F 10°C
32°F 0°C
2 in 4 cm
Apr
63°F 17°C
44°F 6°C
3 in 7 cm
Extended Forecast
Saturday
21 Nov
Hi:
56°F 13°C
Lo:
47°F 8°C
Sunday
22 Nov
Hi:
58°F 14°C
Lo:
43°F 6°C
Monday
23 Nov
Hi:
54°F 12°C
Lo:
38°F 3°C

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InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza

20 Nov 2009

Overall, the Intercontinental is a nice hotel with great staff, but a couple of areas for improvement. Check-in was quick and efficient. Staff was uniformly friendly and helpful. Room (on...more

Portia's Cafe

5 of 5 stars
Shawnee, KS
20 Nov 2009

Holy cow! The food at Portia's is SO good & there's so much of it. The staff is incredibly sweet & friendly, & makes you feel right at home. We went for the chicken strips which are big & moist. They...more

Sheraton Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel

1 of 5 stars
st louis
20 Nov 2009

Our electronics were stolen out of our room, during our stay, and apparently NO manager was available, (even after 5 phone calls) to call us back, even after we arrived home. My husband and I are...more

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