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Real Name: Frank Thompson
Lives In: Kansas, US
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Kansas City, Missouri

by basstbn - last update: Sep 14, 2004

Welcome to Kansas City in America's Heartland

Downtown skyline, with Union Station in foreground
Historically speaking, Kansas City, Missouri, was the entry way for America's early pioneers finding their way to the frontier settlements. Today, it is a metropolitan area of nearly 2 million people spilling over into two states and six or more counties. Vistors and newcomers will find the area to have a multitude of opportunities to enjoy sports, leisure, and cultural activities, as well as a style of living more relaxed than eastern and larger cities. First time visitors to KC always leave pleasantly surprised at all that the city has to offer. Because I live in one of the city's Kansas suburbs, and work in the city, I will be able to add to the page from time to time.

Additonal attractions, restaurants, etc. in the area are listed by the individual cities in which they are located. To date, there are pages for Parkville, Kearny, and Lone Jack, Missouri, and for Mission, Fairway, Shawnee, Lenexa, Overland Park, Olathe, and Kansas City on the Kansas side of the state line.

Art by Decree

By law, new building construction in Kansas City must include 1% of its costs spent on artwork. Well, you have to give the city fathers credit for trying. Sometimes the results ruffle a few feathers, as was the case with these pylons on the addition made to the Bartle Convention Hall in downtown KC.

City of Fountains

For years I have heard the bureau of tourism boast that Kansas City has more fountains than any city in the world but Rome. I haven't heard that recently so maybe some other upstart slipped into second place. It is true, however, that KC does have a huge number of impressive fountains.

Now that spring of 2003 has arrived, and the fountains have been reactivated, I have begun a travelogue on KC fountains, so take a look at what is there so far.
JC Nichols Fountain

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Pros:"Friendly people, great barbecue, wonderful fine arts. You will be surprised how pretty it is."
Cons:"Lacking in public transportation; downtown is deserted (but changes are coming)."
In A Nutshell:"Come visit us, have a great time, leave your money."
basstbn's Kansas City Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 34 - Photos: 57
 
Restaurants
Tips: 13 - Photos: 13
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Nightlife
Tips: 10 - Photos: 9
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 7 - Photos: 10
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 1
Local Customs
Tips: 3 - Photos: 7
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 5 - Photos: 6
General Tips
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2

basstbn's Kansas City Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Fountains and Public ArtDecember, 2003 8
Welcome to the Nelson-Atkins GalleryAugust, 2003 8
Hallmark Visitor CenterApril, 2003 7
Worlds of FunAugust, 2004 8
The Roasterie - a Great Smelling TourApril, 2003 6

Comments for basstbn about Kansas City
volopolo Thu Jan 31, 2008 14:11 UTC
 Nice tips!
masc4s Mon Jun 6, 2005 17:20 UTC
 Wonderful overview of KC Frank. Those restaurants have my mouth watering and I want to visit the airline history museum.
ger4444 Tue Jul 6, 2004 03:45 UTC
 so this is Kansas city then. when i was a litle kid i got a pullover from Kansas and i weared it till i was twelve and now i see what it looks like thanks to your great page. "Thanx
cmk7387 Sat Mar 13, 2004 13:57 UTC
 Just back (3/10/04) from KC. Went to Jardine's for a steak and jazz, wasn't disappointed. Food was good (KC strip, 8 of 10) and local microbrew (Boulevard Pale Ale, an 8). Music was by the KC Youngbloods, group of college age musicians, very good.
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