Fort Osage relives days of Missouri trading posts
Fort Osage sits high atop a bluff overlooking the Missouri River. The fort was established in 1808 as a trading post for the United States in the new territory obtained […]
Category: Kansas City
Kansas City: Looking for unique photo ops around Crown Center Mall
When you go to the mall or museum, do you explore the area? Or, do you just look for the reason for your visit? It’s easy to ignore the surroundings […]
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: Luke, it is your theater
This is the theater you’re looking for. In less than 20 years, Alamo Drafthouse theaters have made their mark with movie fans. They offer a fun, clean atmosphere for people […]
Independence museum follows pioneer trails
“Wagons Ho!” can be heard in almost any early western movie about pioneers heading west for a new life in 1800s America. The trail boss would wave his hat in […]
Presidents Day: Midwesterners who served in the White House
About a third of American Presidents (15 of 44) have Midwestern roots. Can you name them? Only kidding. The quiz comes at the end of the post. We’ve visited seven […]
Lisa’s 2016 adventure travel bucket list
It’s 2016. A brand new year of possibilities. I have also recently turned another year older. It makes me realize how many things I still want to try. I want […]
Looking forward to Midwest Travel Twitter Chat 2016 by looking back at 2015
When Sara of Travel with Sara and I started this chat last year, I honestly wasn’t sure what would happen. Along with Sara, Tim and I are very passionate about our […]
Millie Mouse’s great adventures
BY Millie Mouse First, I have to thank Bill Denney of Little Bill’s cheese emporium in Kansas City (MO) for letting me travel with The Walking Tourists this year. I […]
Union Station keeps Kansas City’s history alive while changing with the times
We love Kansas City’s Union Station. It’s a venerable building with beautiful architecture and design. Built in 1914, Union Station saw more than 1 million travelers come through its door […]
Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium tour takes you close to the action
Len Dawson. Hank Stram. Lamar Hunt. Their names are there. High above the field at Arrowhead Stadium. They’re part of the Ring of Honor for former Kansas City Chiefs players, […]