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Inside Background
Culture 
Kansas City is chock full of museums celebrating everything from local history...
Last edited: 21 June 2006
History 
Kansas City has played an important role in American history due to its...
Last edited: 20 June 2006
Tourist Board Info 
  An energetic city forged by a rich history, Kansas City offers unexpected...
Last edited: 05 November 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Surrounded by gently rolling terrain, Kansas City is located in the southern...
Last edited: 14 May 2009
Architecture 
The first skyscraper in Kansas City was built in 1888; the New York Life...
Last edited: 18 September 2006
Neighborhoods and Communities 
The Country Club Plaza : Kansas City 's Address for Style   The Country Club...
Last edited: 18 September 2006
Only in Kansas City 
Kansas City is known as Cowtown, well, it is not more evident where this name...
Last edited: 27 October 2009
Recommended Reading 
There are several periodicals in Kansas City that keep its readers updated on...
Last edited: 21 June 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Kansas City International Airport was built by the City of Kansas City...
Last edited: 14 May 2009
Getting Around 
The preferred method of transportation in Kansas City is the car. Traffic is...
Last edited: 09 February 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Kansas City Events Calendar Fall Fairs and festivals make for a great Kansas...
Last edited: 07 October 2009
Family Travel 
Kansas City is a great place for children as well as adults. There are 211...
Last edited: 21 June 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Whether it’s rifling through some 200 tons of “recovered” treasure, visiting...
Last edited: 20 January 2008
Shopping 
Kansas City has a wide selection of shops and shopping malls to choose from...
Last edited: 06 July 2006
Sports & Activities 
Kansas City is major league in every respect, and its fame as a sports city is...
Last edited: 29 September 2008
Christmas Tradition 
Tchakovski's "The Nutcracker" is a wonderful family tradition the signals the...
Last edited: 09 October 2009
Fall Events & Activities 
It’s not fair that September has only 30 days. But thank goodness that October...
Last edited: 07 October 2009
First Fridays in the Crossroads  
Visit this website for maps that include Art Galleries, Dining, Retail, &...
Last edited: 11 October 2009
Free Activities 
A nice petting Zoo called Deanna Rose Children's farmstead is a good free...
Last edited: 29 September 2008
Nightlife 
There are plenty of bars in Kansas City to keep you entertained in the...
Last edited: 21 June 2006
Power & Light District 
  http://www.powera...  The Kansas City Power & Light District is Kansas...
Last edited: 11 October 2009
Scenic Views 
The classic view of downtown is from the Liberty Memorial Tower at the National...
Last edited: 09 February 2009
Summer 2009 KC Preview 
Summer in Kansas City is defined in so many ways... the crack of the bat at The...
Last edited: 04 May 2009
The Performing Arts 
Kansas City 's performing arts community boasts a variety of beautiful theaters...
Last edited: 18 September 2006
Upcoming Can't Miss Events 
October Major Events Below is a list of Can't Miss Major Events planned in...
Last edited: 07 October 2009
Westport 
Westport is one of Kansas City's premier destinations for dining, shopping...
Last edited: 11 October 2009
What's New 
More than $9 billion in major improvements are under way across Kansas...
Last edited: 29 September 2008
’City of Fountains’ Indeed 
Kansas City is known as the City of Fountains. Why? Kansas City has more...
Last edited: 19 September 2006
Arabia Steamboat Museum 
The Steamboat Arabia museum is in the AAA guide.  It isn't the easiest place to...
Last edited: 18 November 2009
Blue Room 
Excellent non-smoking environment to hear great jazz.
Last edited: 04 March 2008
Harley Davidson Factory Tour 
While visiting Kansas it was a must to go on a factory tour of the Harley...
Last edited: 06 August 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Kansas City, as the heart of the Midwest, prides itself on great barbeque...
Last edited: 24 July 2006
Special Occasion Dining 
The American Restaurant is the high standard in Kansas City for food, ambiance...
Last edited: 09 February 2009
Best Mexican Restaurants 
The best Mexican restaurants in the Kansas City area are listed in order...
Last edited: 25 June 2008
Thai Spice 
What a find in a strip mall in Lees Summit, Mo (Kansas City suburb). Clean...
Last edited: 06 July 2008
World-Renowned BBQ 
When most people think of Kansas City , barbecue comes to mind.   As the...
Last edited: 18 September 2006
Malay Cafe 
Malaysian Dining.  This family owned establishment offers great asian food with...
Last edited: 10 April 2009
Strouds Restaurant & Bar 
The orginal Stroud's (how they spell it) on 85th St. in south Kansas City never...
Last edited: 04 September 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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