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Inside Background
Culture 
Kansas City is chock full of museums celebrating everything from local history...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
History 
Kansas City has played an important role in American history due to its...
Last edited: June 20, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
  An energetic city forged by a rich history, Kansas City offers unexpected...
Last edited: November 05, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Surrounded by gently rolling terrain, Kansas City is located in the southern...
Last edited: May 29, 2011
Architecture 
The first skyscraper in Kansas City was built in 1888; the New York Life...
Last edited: September 18, 2006
Neighborhoods and Communities 
The Country Club Plaza : Kansas City 's Address for Style   The Country Club...
Last edited: September 18, 2006
Recommended Reading 
There are several periodicals in Kansas City that keep its readers updated on...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Kansas City International Airport was built by the City of Kansas City...
Last edited: May 14, 2009
Getting Around 
The preferred method of transportation in Kansas City is the car. Traffic is...
Last edited: February 09, 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Holiday Market 2012 Date: 11/10/2012| Time: 9am- 3pm| Venue: Holmeswood Baptist...
Last edited: October 19, 2012
Family Travel 
Kansas City is a great place for children as well as adults. There are 211...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Whether it’s rifling through some 200 tons of “recovered” treasure, visiting...
Last edited: April 14, 2013
Shopping 
Kansas City has a wide selection of shops and shopping malls to choose from...
Last edited: July 06, 2006
Sports & Activities 
Kansas City is major league in every respect, and its fame as a sports city is...
Last edited: September 29, 2008
Fall Events & Activities 
It’s not fair that September has only 30 days. But thank goodness that October...
Last edited: October 08, 2012
Free Activities 
A nice petting Zoo called Deanna Rose Children's farmstead is a good free...
Last edited: September 29, 2008
Nightlife 
There are plenty of bars in Kansas City to keep you entertained in the...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
Places to see and eat in kansas city 
Kansas City is on Frommer's Top 10 destinations in 2012. There is something for...
Last edited: October 26, 2011
Scenic Views 
The classic view of downtown is from the Liberty Memorial Tower at the National...
Last edited: February 09, 2009
Summer 2009 KC Preview 
Summer in Kansas City is defined in so many ways... the crack of the bat at The...
Last edited: May 04, 2009
The Performing Arts 
Kansas City 's performing arts community boasts a variety of beautiful theaters...
Last edited: September 18, 2006
What's New 
More than $9 billion in major improvements are under way across Kansas...
Last edited: September 29, 2008
’City of Fountains’ Indeed 
Kansas City is known as the City of Fountains. Why? Kansas City has more...
Last edited: September 19, 2006
Blue Room 
Excellent non-smoking environment to hear great jazz.
Last edited: March 04, 2008
Sea Life Kansas City Aquarium 
Over 5,000 sea creatures 30 incredible displays Come nose to nose with sharks...
Last edited: April 15, 2012
The Roasterie Factory & Retail Store 
The Roasterie offers free tours where you can learn all about the...
Last edited: January 30, 2013
The Steamboat Arabia Museum 
The Steamboat Arabia museum is in the AAA guide.  It isn't the easiest place to...
Last edited: November 18, 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Kansas City, as the heart of the Midwest, prides itself on great barbeque...
Last edited: July 24, 2006
Special Occasion Dining 
The American Restaurant is the high standard in Kansas City for food, ambiance...
Last edited: February 09, 2009
Best Mexican Restaurants 
The best Mexican restaurants in the Kansas City area are listed in order...
Last edited: June 25, 2008
Thai Spice 
What a find in a strip mall in Lees Summit, Mo (Kansas City suburb). Clean...
Last edited: July 06, 2008
World-Renowned BBQ 
When most people think of Kansas City , barbecue comes to mind.   As the...
Last edited: September 18, 2006
Malay Cafe 
Malaysian Dining.  This family owned establishment offers great asian food with...
Last edited: April 10, 2009
Stroud's Restaurant & Bar 
The orginal Stroud's (how they spell it) on 85th St. in south Kansas City never...
Last edited: September 04, 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: May 11, 2010
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: March 18, 2013
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: October 11, 2012
Important Phrases 
Temperature in the United States... How Hot is HOT? How Cold is COLD?  100°F...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Tipping & Etiquette 
While tipping is not mandatory in the United States, it is expected in some...
Last edited: April 11, 2013
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Avoiding scams while shopping abroad 
Being victimized by scandalous businesses when traveling is one of the sad...
Last edited: May 22, 2013
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: October 02, 2010
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
United States of America has a history of unified etiquette protocols that may...
Last edited: April 26, 2013
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 24, 2013
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
International Travel - Electric Outlets 
Before making international travel, it is important to determine the electrical...
Last edited: April 08, 2013
Language and America 
  Some Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from...
Last edited: November 01, 2012
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Sales Tax 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Traveling by Car in the United States 
Many visitors to the United States  go to typical tourist areas like New York...
Last edited: February 07, 2013
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: October 28, 2010
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
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