Kansas City is said to be the home of more fountains than any city in the world except Rome. Spending a day leisurely touring these stunning structures adds to the Kansas City experience.

No matter what your taste in sports, Kansas City can accommodate it. The Kansas City Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs play their home games at the Truman Sports Complex. For soccer fans, the Kansas City Wizards provide outdoor action at Arrowhead Stadium while the Kansas City Comets provide indoor action at Kemper Arena. For racing fans, the Kansas Speedway provides high speed thrills.

Municipal Auditorium is currently home to the UMKC Kangaroos Men's Basketball Team. UMKC is in the Mid-Continent Conference. In 2002, historic Municipal Auditorium will also host the headquarters of the National Association of Basketball Coaches. The NABC will boast 8,000 square feet of office space, interactive fan festival and Coaches Hall of Fame. It was once home to the Kansas City Kings (NBA) from 1972-1974. Municipal Auditorium has also hosted more Final Fours then any other venue in the United States.

Kansas City is one of the premiere art cities in the nation. You'll find more than 80 art galleries and over 40 museums and centers in Kansas City devoted to showcasing artwork from around the world. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City is one of the country’s premier art institutions. Its rich collections bring together masterpieces from every culture and period of the world, spanning over 5,000 years. The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art boasts a growing permanent collection of modern and contemporary art and presents 10–12 special exhibitions each year. Be sure to also stop by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum located in the 18th and Vine Historical District for a look at a bygone era of baseball.

The Country Club Plaza brings together European charm and American flair, with Spanish-style buildings and courtyards perfect for people watching amid the fountains and statues. Every Thanksgiving hundreds of thousands attend the annual Plaza Lighting Ceremony, a tradition dating back to the beginnings of the Plaza in the 1920s. With a flip of the switch, strands of lights stretching 75 miles across Plaza buildings signal the start of the holiday season. There's also an annual art fair that draws artists and visitors from all over.

The Crown Center is an innovative shopping, dining and entertainment complex in the heart of Kansas City. Explore three levels of world-class shopping, including dozens of exciting shops and stores. Savor dining choices from elegant to just plain fun. Experience the magic of live theatre. Enjoy a current movie at our multi-screen cinema complex. Or go skating at the Ice Terrace, the only public outdoor ice rink in Kansas City. Crown Center is the world headquarters of Hallmark Cards, with a special Visitors Center that takes you inside the fascinating world of Hallmark. Bring your family and your imagination for a memorable visit to Crown Center.

The ingredients for a successful night out in Kansas City are really quite simple: great food, great music and good times. From the River Market to Westport to the Country Club Plaza, you'll love the rhythm of the Kansas City-nightlife.

Kansas City has a rich jazz history. And, you can hear live jazz nightly at any one of the many jazz clubs set throughout the city.

If you want to dance the night away or just relax with some friends, Westport offers the perfect blend of entertainment to satisfy your evening cravings. The entertainment district is home to several shops, art galleries, restaurants and numerous clubs and bars. In fact, one of Kansas City's most beloved watering holes is found in the heart of Westport. As the saying goes, Kelly's Westport Inn has been aged to perfection. The popular nightspot is housed in one of the oldest buildings in Kansas City.

Westport's best live music venue, the Beaumont Club, continues to draw excellent acts and provide a great atmosphere to see them in.

The Uptown Theater's distinct and historic theater provides the ultimate setting for concerts large and small, banquets, weddings, fund raisers, and events of any size! Located at 3700 Broadway (Broadway & Valentine) in midtown Kansas City, Missouri our venue is just 10 minutes from anywhere in the metro, 4 miles from I-35 and Rainbow Blvd.

Kansas City offers a number of exciting venues where visitors can test their luck. Travelers can play the slots or hit the poker tables at one of the city's four full-gaming casinos. People can also place a bet at The Woodlands. The racetrack features live greyhound racing and simulcast horse racing year-round.

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. is an innovative, Las Vegas-based gaming entertainment company known for its distinctive, quality-conscious hotel casinos and value orientation. The company's roots go back nearly five decades to a tiny roadside casino in the high-plateau country that borders Idaho and Nevada.

While the exterior transports you to the 1800's, the Isle of Capri's interior will deliver you to a tropical player's paradise! You will find yourself amid the newest and hottest slots, a 2 1/2 story waterfall and all the Isle's signature restaurants. If you're looking to get a way from your everyday cares, then look no further, because all the fun of an island adventure is yours to enjoy and can be found right off of I-35!

Other exciting Kansas City attractions include the Kansas City Zoo, Union Station, the Liberty Memorial, and much, much more. A great overall guide to what is Kansas City can be found at the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City.

Experience Kansas City is another comprehensive guide to the diverse attractions found in the metropolitan area. Whether its swinging jazz, fantastic food, fascinating museums, or some of the best shopping anywhere, all are a part of Kansas City's allure!

The Kansas City Restaurant Guide offers you a glance at the many wonderful eating experiences Kansas City has to offer.

Commanding eight city blocks in downtown Kansas City, the Convention Center includes H. Roe Bartle Hall, with nearly 400,000 square feet of column-free space and 29 meeting rooms; the Conference Center, a stunning three-story complex with up to 19 additional meeting rooms, 33,000-square-foot lobby and 24,000-square-foot ballroom; the Municipal Auditorium, an art deco landmark with four self-contained venues, including the Music Hall and Arena; and Barney Allis Plaza, an outdoor park concealing underground parking facilities.