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City in Kansas, United States
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Kansas City is a city in the state of Kansas, in the United States of America, and a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas City, Kansas, is often referred to as KCK, and Kansas City, Missouri, as KCMO. The two Kansas Cities form the core of the wider Kansas City metropolitan area.
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Started in 1843. Most burials date to the mid to late 19th century.
Has interesting eastern European bakeries and shops, as well as a nice view overlooking the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri rivers.
Catching a Major League Soccer game! Kansas City, Kansas is home to the Sporting Kansas City.
Rosedale Arch
Large stone arch based on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Constructed to honor those who fought in WWI, Korea, and Vietnam.
Historic site of a settlement of abolitionists and freed slaves, and an important destination on the Underground Railroad. Only a statue of John Brown remains of the original set of structures.
Stock car racetrack.
A dive with authentic Mexican food, with especially great tacos al pastor (pork) and chorizo sausage. Tacos are made with freshly-pressed corn tortillas and all the proper trimmings: cilantro, onions, green chili sauce, etc.
formerly Oklahoma Joe's BBQ
Served out of a very unassuming gas station is what is widely considered to be the best BBQ in Kansas City, and that's saying something. Brave the lines—this is a can't miss.
This is Kansas City's go-to place for pho, a scrumptious Vietnamese beef noodle soup—the comfort food of choice in Southeast Asia. For those not in the mood, the restaurant has a fairly long list of other dishes to experiment with.
Offers complimentary hot breakfast, free Internet and an indoor saltwater pool.
By train
Amtrak serves KC via the cavernous Union Station, located at Main and Pershing in Kansas City, Missouri.
By car
Interstate 435 forms a ring around the city. Notably I-70 goes east to St. Louis and west to Denver. I-35 is a major corridor running northeast and southwest.
By bus
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