St. Louis’ Anhesuer-Busch Brewery: This tour is for you
What visit to St. Louis would be complete without a stop at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery? The “Budweiser Tour” was actually our first stop during our weeklong visit to the Gateway […]
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Arthur Bryant’s original spot makes for great BBQ
It’s amazing how a change in location can change a person’s opinion about a restaurant. That was the case with our recent visit to Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque in Kansas City. […]
Kansas City’s 18th & Vine District is a look into African-American history
Kansas City’s 18th and Vine District became a community as a result of segregation. African-Americans were not allowed to live south of 27th Street, according to the website www.kcjazzdistrict.org. As […]
American Jazz Museum plays key note in KC
Kansas City has long been a player in great jazz music. Kansas City Jazz got its start in the 1920s; mixing blues with jazz to create a defined sound. At […]
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum: History gem
Hank Aaron. Bob Gibson. Willie Mays. Bobby Bonds. Big Poppy. Derek Jeter. “Oil Can” Boyd. Fernando Valenzuela. Kirby Puckett. Imagine not being able to see these baseball players on the […]
Elf: Road trip to Kansas City before North Pole bound
BY Peter Elf Well, after having a fun weekend in Omaha a couple of weeks ago, I decided to keep it going. I heard a song called “Kansas City, Here […]
Zona Rosa keeps KC holiday traditions alive
For nearly four decades, Kansas Citians could take in the views of holiday crowns hanging above intersections downtown. The tradition, which started in the 1950s, ended in the 1980s. Zona […]
The President Hotel lives up to 4 Diamond billing
Kansas City offers a variety of quality hotels. You can find great stays regardless of the area you are interested in staying. Our recent visit had us staying downtown, at […]
Mayor’s Christmas tree and ice skating highlight holiday season at KC’s Crown Center
The holidays come alive at Crown Center Mall. Crown Center is home to the Kansas City Mayor’s Christmas Tree. The 100-foot tall tree is among the the tallest holiday trees […]
Kansas City: Plaza shines light on holiday season
The holiday season isn’t complete without a trip to Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza. The Plaza is renowned for its holiday lights display. For a long time it was THE […]