Kansas City, Metropolitan seat in Missouri, United States.
Kansas City sits at the mouth of the Kansas River where it meets the Missouri River, spreading across several counties in Missouri. Wide boulevards run through residential neighborhoods with trees and parks, while the business center clusters around tall buildings of brick and glass.
The settlement grew in the 19th century from a river trading post into a rail hub for cattle trade. During the 20th century, jazz musicians and political struggles shaped its atmosphere and left marks in the architecture and urban life.
Neighborhoods gather around barbecue joints that cook over hickory wood according to local tradition, and jazz remains audible in clubs and street festivals. On weekends, markets fill with stalls selling regional produce, while public squares bring families and friends together for outdoor activities.
A streetcar system links key points downtown and makes short trips between neighborhoods easier without a car. The airport sits to the northwest and offers connections to destinations across North America and some international routes.
Northeast of downtown lies SubTropolis, a sprawling underground complex inside a former limestone mine that now houses warehouses, offices, and archives. Visitors can arrange guided tours through selected areas on request and see the cool, dry passages carved into the rock.
Location: Jackson County
Inception: 1853
Elevation above the sea: 277 m
Part of: Kansas City metropolitan area
Shares border with: North Kansas City
Website: https://kcmo.gov
GPS coordinates: 39.10010,-94.57814
Latest update: December 2, 2025 21:01
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A collection of leading rooftop bars in Kansas City, Missouri, featuring elevated outdoor spaces for drinks and dining with city views.
Arrowhead Stadium
9.9 km
Kauffman Stadium
10 km
Worlds of Fun
11.5 km
T-Mobile Center
344 m
Hy-Vee Arena
2.6 km
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
6.1 km
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum
13.6 km
Municipal Stadium
2.4 km
National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
278 m
Independence Temple
13.2 km
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1 km
Temple Lot
13.2 km
Sauer Castle
6 km
Kansas City Zoo
11.3 km
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
1.7 km
United Methodist Church of the Resurrection
25 km
Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
13.3 km
Worlds of Fun
11.4 km
Mamba
11 km
Kansas City Public Library
575 m
Sprint World Headquarters Campus
21.3 km
Municipal Auditorium
738 m
Oceans of Fun
11.4 km
Wyandotte High School
6.9 km
Blue Valley Northwest High School
25.9 km
Arabia Steamboat Museum
1.1 km
Linda Hall Library
7.5 km
Midland Theatre
483 mReviews
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