Kansas City Kansas is a city on the eastern border of Kansas located at Kaw Point, the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers. Home to about 150,000 people, it is the third largest city in the state of Kansas and an important component of the Kansas City Missouri metropolitan area.
Kansas City Kansas claims a long history for the area, with heritage harkening back all the way to the 1804 Lewis and Clark expedition campsite at Kaw Point. Settlement began in earnest during the 1850s, and by 1920 the city could boast a population of over 100,000 persons, making it one of the 100 largest cities in America. Today the city is part of the 2 million person Kansas City Metropolitan Area, ranked 43rd in size in the United States.
Top Attractions in Kansas City Kansas
Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark Home to Verruckt, the world’s tallest water slide. 9400 State Avenue, +1 913 312-3110.
Lewis and Clark Park at Kaw Point Visit the 1804 Lewis and Clark expedition campsite. Enjoy miles of biking and hiking trails. One River City Drive, +1 913 573-8327.
Moon Marble Company Find your marbles at this unique store. Live marble making demonstrations. Display of antique toys. Call for details. 600 East Front Street, Bonner Springs, +1 913 441-1432.
Original Juan Specialty Foods Headquarters and outlet store of award-winning hot sauce company, including The Source Hot Sauce, the world’s hottest sauce. 111 Southwest Boulevard, +1 800 568-8468.
Kansas Speedway Home to two NASCAR races and other events. Want to race? Try the Richard Petty Driving Experience.400 Speedway Blvd, at the intersection of I-70 and I-435, +1-866-460-RACE (7223).
Kansas City Automotive Museum Showcases Kansas City’s rich automotive history. Over 30 cars. Informational displays and special exhibitions. 15095 West 116th Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, +1
Gates Bar-B-Q Stop in for great food at this Kansas City tradition since 1946. Family owned BBQ restaurant. Take home some sauce. Six locations, including 1026 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102, +1 913-621-1134.
Adventure Zip KC Visit this 143 acre zip line park to catch the area from a completely new perspective. 12829 Loring Drive, Bonner Springs, +1 913 214-9478.
Top Events in Kansas City Kansas
March
Marble Crazy Bonner Springs Annual marble making demonstration featuring over 20 glasswork artists from around the country.
May
Marble Day Bonner Springs Annual spring celebration of getting outside to play after the long winter. Marble Tournament, Wacky Parade, Running of the Pinkys (thousands of pink rubbers balls are dropped and raced down Oak Street through a series of obstacles). Old fashioned fun & games.
July
Wyandotte County Fair Wyandotte Celebrate agricultural heritage and the rural life at the family friendly county fair. Tractor pull, pig racing. Lots of good food and clean fun.
September
Kansas City Renaissance Festival Kansas City Renaissance themed site, tours, activities, contests, food and gifts.
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