Things to do in Kansas City, KS

Visit Kansas City, KS! The history of Kansas City is a tale of two cities: Kansas City, KS, and Kansas City, MO. Divided by the Missouri River, each holds its own unique character and story. Together, the two cities and a dozen others make up the greater Kansas City metropolitan area.

Tourism in Kansas City, KS began thriving in 2001 with the completion of Kansas Speedway and continued with the 400-acre tourist development, Village West. Now, Kansas City, Kansas welcomes more than 10 million visitors annually!

Known as a mecca for sports and shopping, Kansas City, KS, is also home to a plethora of affordable family-fun experiences. Here you’ll find a true melting pot of history and culture through our museums and monuments, telling the stories of our past.

Start planning your trip to Kansas City, KS with our free Visitor Guide at VisitKansasCityKS.com.

Friends enjoy the Day of the Dead Parade in KCK

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5 Things to Do in Kansas City This Fall

Fall in Kansas City brings crisp breezes, golden sunsets, and trees turning shades of orange, red, and yellow make it the ideal time to enjoy seasonal experiences you won’t find any other time of year. Whether…

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Frontier Military

Travel through time, visiting multiple forts along the Frontier Military Historic Byway. Originally built to move soldiers and supplies, the Military Trail has watched American history unfold.