Come feel and hear the beat of the "Heart of America":

Over one hundred fifty years old, and located within 250 miles of both the geographic and population centers of the United States, Kansas City deserves its nickname, 'The Heart of America."  Our proud heritage of jazz, including the historic Eighteenth and Vine district, provides that heart with a beat you can hear and feel. 

And taste.  With the succulent smoke lingering over the nationally-known annual barbecue festival in Lenexa, the haze enveloping the tailgating fans in the parking lots at Arrowhead Stadium, and purveyors of some of the nation's best barbecue, our fair city will keep your taste buds hopping.  

The "City of Fountains":

Kansas City has literally hundreds of fountains of all sizes.  It has been said that the city has more fountains per capita than any city in the world.  Some might disagree, but we certainly have enough beautiful pools, waterfalls, and sprays to delight all who come to see them.  A separate fountain web site, maintained by the "Friends of the Fountains," provides a visual sampling for your perusal. 

Arts and Museums:

Kansas City boasts many museums, galleries, and other attractions including:

• The Kansas City Symphony;
• Starlight Theatre;
• Missouri Repertory Theatre;
• The New Theatre Restaurant;
• The Lyric Opera of Kansas City;
• The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art;
• The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art;

...and many more.