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Kansas City, Kansas, is the Kansas side of the metro, a city of about 155,000 people where the Kansas River meets the Missouri. It shares a unified government with Wyandotte County, named for the Wyandot people who settled here in the 1840s and whose burial ground, the Huron Indian Cemetery, still sits downtown. Waves of immigrants from Croatia, Mexico and elsewhere shaped its neighborhoods and its food.
Food is one of the best reasons to visit. Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que, famously tucked inside a gas station, is one of the most celebrated barbecue joints in the country, and the Strawberry Hill Museum tells the story of the Croatian community on the bluff above downtown. Kaw Point Park marks where Lewis and Clark camped at the river confluence in 1804, with views of the Kansas City, Missouri skyline.
The western side of the city is a sports and shopping hub. Kansas Speedway hosts NASCAR races, Children's Mercy Park is home to Sporting Kansas City soccer, and Legends Outlets fills the area with shops and restaurants. Wyandotte County Lake Park offers a large lake, boat docks and wooded trails, and the Quindaro Townsite preserves the ruins of a free-state river town linked to the Underground Railroad.
The original location of this famous barbecue restaurant is inside a working gas station in Kansas City, Kansas, known for its Z-Man sandwich of brisket, provolone and onion rings. Lines are long at lunchtime and on weekends, so arrive early or order online ahead.
A museum in a restored 1887 Queen Anne mansion in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood, celebrating the Croatian, Slovenian and other Eastern European families who settled here. Rooms show ethnic dress, crafts and religious items. Tours run on limited days; ask about the bakery.
Also called the Wyandot National Burying Ground, this downtown cemetery dates to the 1840s, when the Wyandot people were relocated here. It was saved after a long legal fight led by Wyandot sisters. It is a quiet, sacred place; please be respectful and stay on the paths.
A riverside park at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri rivers, where the Lewis and Clark expedition camped in 1804, with statues, signs and views of the downtown Kansas City, Missouri skyline. It is free, and the riverfront trail passes through. It is best at sunset.
The 1857 brick farmhouse of Moses and Annie Grinter, who ran a ferry and trading post on the Kansas River, is the oldest unaltered house in Wyandotte County. Annie was of Lenape heritage. Tours show period rooms; open days are limited, so check before going.
A stone arch on a hill in the Rosedale neighborhood built in 1924 to honor local soldiers of World War I, modeled on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Steps lead up to it and the hilltop offers views of the city. It is free and quick to visit; park on the nearby streets.
A historic 1928 movie palace in downtown Kansas City, Kansas, restored and now used for concerts, events and private gatherings, with an ornate Spanish-style interior. It opens mainly for scheduled events, so check what is on before visiting. Parking is on nearby streets.
A large motorsport track in the Village West area that hosts NASCAR Cup Series races twice a year, along with other events. Race weekends draw big crowds and traffic, so arrive early and bring sun and ear protection. On other days you can see it from the surrounding shopping area.
A soccer-specific stadium in Village West that is home to Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer and often hosts national team matches and concerts. The atmosphere at games is loud and lively. Buy tickets early for big matches and use the shuttle or nearby parking lots.
A casino beside the Kansas Speedway with slot machines, table games, a poker room, restaurants and a bar overlooking the track. Visitors must be 21 or older with photo ID. It is part of the Village West entertainment area, so combine it with dinner or a game nearby.
An open-air outlet shopping center in Village West with brand-name outlet stores, restaurants, a movie theater and family attractions around a pleasant walkable street. It is next to the speedway and soccer stadium. Parking is free; holiday weekends and event days get busy.
A large county park built around a 400-acre lake, with shoreline trails, fishing, boat rentals, picnic shelters and wooded hills that turn colorful in autumn. Many stone structures were built by the WPA in the 1930s. Mountain bikers enjoy the singletrack trails.
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