Kansas city

LOCATION
Kansas City, located in Wyandotte County, East of Topeka along Interstate 70, is
the county seat. Lying at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers, it
comprises one of two large cities of the same name, the other being in Kansas.
The area was the jumping-off point for many western expeditions on the Santa
Fe, California, and Oregon trails that passed through Westport, later part of Kansas
City.
FOUNDATION
Kansas city is founded in 1838 under the name of Town of Kansas and is an oficial
city since 1853
DESCRIPTION OF THE CITY
A commercial, industrial, agricultural and cultural center, Kansas City is famous for
jazz, barbecue, and African-American baseball leagues.
A center of music, sport and high times is the historic 18th & Vine district;
the National Agriculture Center and Hall of Fame, chartered by Congress to honor
America's farmers, is in Kansas City; the Kansas City Renaissance Festival, which
invites visitors to experience life during medieval times, is and annual celebration,
as is the Wyandotte County Fair, which draws 100,000 fair-goers annally.
WEATHER
Sperling's Comfort Index for Kansas City is a 46 out of 100
A higher score indicates a more comfortable year-round climate. The US average
for the comfort index is 54. Our index is based on the total number of days annually
within the comfort range of 70-80 degrees, and we also applied a penalty for days of
excessive humidity.
Kansas City gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 65 days per year.
Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for
precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to
measure.
POPULATION
Located on the border of Kansas and Missouri, KC spreads over 15 counties in both
states. Kansas City, Missouri is the anchor city with a population of 466,600, but
cities with at least 50,000 inhabitants include:
Overland Park, Kansas: 179,000
Kansas City, Kansas: 147,000
Olathe, Kansas: 130,000
Independence, Missouri: 117,000
Lee's Summit, Missouri: 93,000
Shawnee, Kansas: 64,000
Blue Springs, Missouri: 53,000
Lenexa, Kansas: 50,000
TOURIST INFORMATION ABOUT THE CITY
Explore this city of neighborhoods dedicated to gastronomy, entertainment and
culture
Known to be a city of jazz, barbecues and fountains, Kansas City is a creative
community that cultivates good times and is proud of its friendly and good living
people. A thriving arts scene, unique museums and beautiful boutiques give the city
a trendy cultural vibe.
Kansas City is also home to several good museums, including the Nelson Atkins
Museum of Art, the Arabia Steamboat Museum, and the Toy and Miniature Museum.

 Science City
Science City, located in Union Station, is a top attraction for families visiting
Kansas City. Exhibits focus on various aspects of science and are all interactive,
so that visitors can learn through hands-on experience.
 Westport Neighborhood
Tourists looking for a nice neighborhood to explore will love Westport, one of the
city's oldest and most popular sightseeing destinations. It was named for its
position as the "last stop" in Kansas City before pioneers set out on their journey
west and is the site of the Battle of Westport, a crucial victory in ending the Civil
War
 American Jazz Museum
The American Jazz Museum is located in Kansas City's Historic Jazz District,
once home to some of the genre's most influential musicians, including Big Joe
Turner, Count Basie, and Charlie Parker. Museum visitors will be immersed in
every aspect of jazz, from history to an exploration of the music itself.
CELEBRATIONS HELP IN THE CITY
 Heart of America Shakespeare Festival (June-July)
 To festival, or not to festival? At the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival,
that’s not even a question. Each year, the free festival features performances of
a different Shakespearean masterpiece.
 Vaile Strawberry Festival
The beautiful, historic Vaile Mansion hosts this annual event, which welcomes
craft and antique dealers who set up their wares throughout the mansion—and,
of course, strawberry treats as you shop.
 Amelia Earhart Festival
Head to Atchison, Kan., Amelia Earhart’s birthplace, for an annual celebration of
the aviation icon packed with events, including live music, carnival rides, a food
and crafts fair, aerobatic performances and the grand finale: a Concert in the Sky
fireworks show.
 Heart of America Hot Dog Festival
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum welcomes hot dog aficionados to sample
delicious ballpark franks, including the signature Kansas City Monarch Dog, plus
live music and admission to the museum.
 Ethnic Enrichment Festival
KC’s diverse cultures unite at this weekend extravaganza that includes food,
dancing and music representing dozens of countries, as well as several ethnic
groups recognized by Ethnic Enrichment Committee.
 Northern Lights at Zona Rosa
The spirit of a 1950s Downtown Kansas City tradition lives on as several lighted
crowns are suspended over the streets of Zona Rosa, plus the official arrival of
the holiday Fairy Princess and Santa Claus.

TYPICAL DISHES
Savor the Sunflower State: What to Eat in Kansas
Dig into the most-iconic dishes of Kansas, including ribs, wings, chicken-fried
steak and more.
 Barbecue Ribs
Kansans like to get their fingers sticky eating well-smoked barbecue ribs. The
best are found at HHB BBQ in downtown Topeka. The ribs are available for lunch
on Fridays and for dinner every weeknight. They go well with a side of cheesy
potatoes or smoked mac and cheese.
  Chili and Cinnamon Rolls
In Kansas, the most-iconic dish pairing is a bowl of chili with a homemade cinnamon
roll
 Barbecue Hot Wings
Kansas is a barbecue-obsessed state, and Woodyard Bar-B-Que in Kansas City,
Kansas, got its start selling wood to pit masters in search of their signature smoke
flavor
 Chicken Fried Steak
Diners abound in Kansas, and the dish of choice for those who visit should be
chicken fried steak. Kansas diners, like Jimmie’s in Wichita, make some of the best
chicken fried steak in the country. (Sorry, Texas!) Crispy breading keeps steak cubes
tender before they’re smothered with creamy gravy. Add sides of mashed potatoes
and buttery corn, with a light-as-air roll for the ultimate Blue Plate Special.
 The Z-Man
Kansas is renowned for its barbecue, and when it comes to iconic spots, no place
beats Joe’s Kansas City (formerly Oklahoma Joe’s) and its world-famous Z-Man
sandwich. Named after a local sports-talk radio host, the sandwich consists of tender
sliced smoked brisket, melted smoked provolone, two crispy onion rings and the
house barbecue sauce, all packed onto a Kaiser roll. It has been credited for helping
the KC Royals out of an occasional slump — or so the legend says.
 Pie
At harvest time in Kansas, farmers will work into the night, flipping on their combines’
headlights to light the way. Farm wives often bring dinner to the fields, traditionally
with a pie for dessert. Ladies on the farm are famous for making pie and passing
along their recipes to succeeding generations. For those who find pie making a
challenge, there are places like Bradley’s Corner Café in Topeka. They serve 25
different kinds of pie, both whole and by the slice. Coconut is the most-requested,
topped with a traditional meringue instead of whipped cream. Those closer to Dover
should head for the Summerset Hall Café for a coconut cream pie regarded as one
of the best in the country.
 Fried Chicken
In the heartland, comfort food is often interchangeable with fried chicken. Though
most households have their secrets to home-fried perfection, area restaurants
prepare some excellent birds. Many locals swear the pieces at the Brookville Hotel
in Abilene can’t be beaten, while others point to Chicken Mary’s and Chicken Annie’s
in Pittsburg where, decades ago, two sisters had a falling out and opened competing
chicken shacks. In Leawood, just outside Kansas City, Rye KC’s James Beard
Foundation Award-winning chef, Colby Garrelts, masters the balance of crunchy
coating and juicy meat.
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