The first thing to know about Kansas City – affectionately known as KC – is that it’s mostly not in Kansas. Set on the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers, the bulk of the city lies on the Missouri side. Culturally and geographically, KC lies somewhere between the West, the Midwest and the South: the true heartland of America. While not a traditional tourism destination, its strategic location on road, river and rail thoroughfares means travellers are constantly funnelling through. Billions of dollars have been spent in recent years on liveability improvements to the downtown area, with the redeveloped Power & Light District now a vibrant retail and entertainment hub. Entertainment features year round on the KC Live! outdoor concert stage, and office workers spill out into dozens of neon-lit restaurants. Head there first to get oriented with the city and its people.
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