Kansas City
Located on the Kansas-Missouri border, this double city boasts stunning views from the Bluffs along both the Kansas and Missouri rivers. Known as the "Barbecue Capital," the city is renowned for its steaks and barbecue. Visitors can explore the Historic Jazz District, where jazz greats such as Charlie "Bird" Parker and Big Joe Turner played. The Westport Neighborhood offers antique shopping and river cruises. Kansas City also features excellent museums, including the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, the Arabia Steamboat Museum, and the Toy and Miniature Museum.
Kansas City
- Country
- United States
- State
- Kansas
- Founded Date
- March 28, 1853
- Population
- 508,394 (2021)
- Elevation
- 277 Meters
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