How Kansas City got its name…
It was almost named Rabbitville or Possom Trot. Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri are different and unique in their own ways! It may get confusing between the 2, but each have their own successes and style.
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Famous Kansas Citians
Harry S. Truman
Born May 8th, 1884, Harry S. Truman was the 33rd president of the U.S. His legacy lives on at the Truman Library located here in Kansas City.
Charlie Parker
Born in the 1920s, Charlie Parker was a revolutionary jazz musician known for the creation of Bebop. Parker’s work and history is present and lived on in the Jazz & Vine district of Kansas City.
Walt Disney
Walt Disney worked in a studio in Kansas City when he designed his vision for his films. Now, his work is known globally! His life lives on through television and theme parks.
A Short List of Museums (there’s many more)
Sports and Kansas City
Kansas City was recognized by Travel + Leisure as one of the Top 10 Cities for Sports-Crazed Fans.
Kansas City Royals
Experience Major League action at Kauffman Stadium, home of the 2015 World Series Champion Kansas City Royals. “The K” opened April 10, 1973 and is recognized throughout baseball as one of the game’s most beautiful ballparks.
Legends of the Game: Eight Kansas City Greats
KC Rivals: the Yankees and the Cardinals
Kansas City Chiefs (KC Chiefs)
Home to the Kansas City Chiefs of the AFC West Division, Arrowhead Stadium is a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment destination that will serve as the setting for future generations. The renovated stadium celebrates the rich history of the Kansas City Chiefs and builds upon the best game day experience in professional sports.
KC Rivals: the Raiders and the Broncos
Entertainment Venues
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is home to music, opera, dance and theater 
performances.
The Muriel Kauffman (1,800 seats) venue holds a variety of dance and theatrical performances around the world while the Helzberg Hall (1,600 seats) hosts various music performances ranging from full orchestra to jazz concerts, pop concerts to lectures and recitals.
The Sprint Center
Located in Downtown Kansas City, the Sprint Center holds nearly 20,000 seats. It is known to host live entertainment and large scale sporting events. Be sure to check out their upcoming shows on their website.
Places to Explore in Kansas City
Kansas City is a large metropolitan area. The city is divided up into different districts, each with its own style and attractions!
Plaza district:
The Plaza District is home to the UMKC campus. It is known as the shopping district. This district has a famous outdoor shopping mall as well as The Nelson Atkins Museum, numerous parks and a wide variety of places to eat.
Things to Do in Kansas City
City Market
Every Saturday and Sunday the City Market hosts an outdoor market in the River Market district. Live music, activities, local shops, food, and produce can all be found here. This is a weekend favorite in Kansas City, and a cultural experience! Be sure to stop by early in the day.
First Fridays
In almost every district in Kansas City, you will find fun events going on for the first Friday of every month. You can walk the streets and find art, live music, activities, and local businesses with different events. These Fridays are busy and fun!
