KCMO

Kansas City, MO. Whether you've lived in the City for your entire life or are new to the Midwest, KCMO has a lot to offer.

Plaza Fountain

KCMO is known as the city of fountains. You can find examples such as this scattered throughout the City.

Bartle Hall Pylons

These pylons, called 'Sky Stations', support the cables that suspend the Convention Center located below. They were designed by R.M. Fisher and are inspired by Art Deco elements that can be found throughout the City.

KC Streetcar

The streetcar runs throughout the downtown corridor on a 2.2 mile loop.

Power and Light

The Power and Light building (backlit by the sun), built in 1931, is Missouri's tallest residential building.

Union Station

Still active as a train terminal, Union Station also hosts a museum, shops, and event space.

Starlight Theater

Starlight hosts broadway shows, concerts, and other programming in a beautiful outdoor setting.

CULTURE

Big city feel with small neighborhood charm

Arts

Kansas City is home to a growing population of local artists that hold events throughout the year
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art boasts an impressive collection of both ancient and contemporary artworks
Kansas City has a diverse range of performing arts venues, with performances ranging from touring Broadway musicals to creations by local playwrights

Jazz

Credited, along with New Orleans, as the birthplace of jazz music
The American Jazz Museum is located in the internationally recognized 18th and Vine District

Barbecue

Kansas City barbecue is one of four major ‘styles’ of barbecued meat
Many historical barbecue establishments still exist

City of Fountains

With over 200 fountains located throughout the City, Kansas City is said to have more fountains than Rome!

National World War I Museum and Memorial

First opened to the public as the Liberty Memorial museum in 1926 after the monument was dedicated by then President Calvin Coolidge
Designated in 2004 by the United States Congress as America’s official museum dedicated to honoring and remembering those that served in the Great War

NEIGHBORHOODS

Vibrant communities with passionate residents

18th and Vine

Center of the jazz scene, with many historical jazz clubs still in existence

River Market

Mixed-use neighborhood exhibiting numerous lofts & eateries, centered around a large marketplace containing shops and a year-round farmer’s market
This 150-year-old riverfront neighborhood is situated on the free KC Streetcar route

Country-Club Plaza (The Plaza)

First-of-its-kind outdoor shopping district famous for its fountains and Spanish architecture
The new streetcar expansion will connect the Plaza to the River Market

Crossroads District

Houses Kansas City’s arts scene and a variety of restaurants and event venues
Home to a cornucopia of hundreds of one-of-kind gallery spaces and art studios, many of which are showcased during the city’s monthly First Friday events

Downtown

The nexus of the city, containing the major entertainment venues, the Power and Light District, and Kansas City’s major employers (including City Hall)

Quality Hill

Quiet neighborhood with row-style apartments & town homes

Waldo

This lively neighborhood sits on the six mile Trolley Track Trail that runs from the Country Club Plaza to 85th & Prospect

Westport

Culturally diverse mix of residential and retail spaces, featuring a variety of restaurants & entertainment venues

Westside

A historically diverse, multicultural area with Latino and Mexican-American influences, the area offers local wares and restaurants