Category: Faces of Travel

Kaw Point

How tourism impacts the Kansas City, Kansas community

By Ruby Montoya on

This week May 2nd through May 8th is National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) andthere is more reason than ever to celebrate the collective strength of the U.S. travel and tourism industry and its dynamic workforce and sheer power.  National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) 2021 recognizes the POWER OF TRAVEL and the tourism industry’s role in helping our vibrant communities bounce back after the pandemic, restoring the U.S. economy, rebuilding our workforce and reconnecting America. This year, we start a new chapter, one where the POWER OF TRAVEL will drive recovery and help define our country’s way forward.  …

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This is out in Western KS and will also be featured in an upcoming post. We were driving “Orange You Glad” and just happened to meet up with our renters who had “Vanadium” at Monument Rock!

Choose your own adventure with Van Life KC

By Spencer Martin on

Just in time for Spring Break and Summer! Want to #ChooseYourOwnAdventure with a VanLifeKC Camper or trailer but you aren’t sure where to go? We can help! This is the first of a series of blog posts about camping in and around Kansas City for residents and visitors.  We rent camper vans and trailers for people who want to camp in Kansas City and beyond and one of the most frequent questions we get is “Where can you go camping around here?” Oh wow, do we love that question…

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Faces of Travel: Bob Borberg

Faces of Travel: Bob Borberg of Chiusano's Brick Oven Pizzeria

By Rebekah Bryer on

In high school, Bob Borberg, Owner/Operator of Chiusano’s Brick Oven Pizzeria, shot clay pigeons not far from where his restaurant now stands in the Village West area. While earning his Construction Science & Management degree from Kansas State University, Bob tended barand cooked in Aggieville during school months, and framed houses in the summer to supplement his income. …

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Cider the Orchard Dog

Cider the Orchard Dog - Cider Hill Family Orchard

By Rebekah Bryer on

Do you live at Cider Hill Family Orchard? Well I don't actually live at Cider Hill. My family brings me over whenever it isn't too busy. My favorite thing to do at the orchard is to chase the ducks in our ponds. I also love to follow families out in to the orchard while they pick apples…

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Krizman's Sausage

Joe Krizman III - Krizman's Sausage

By Rebekah Bryer on

It’s no secret that food is a delicious component to Kansas City culture, and Krizman’s Sausage has been a part of this for more than 75 years. At the locally-owned and operated meat market located in the historic Strawberry Hill area of Kansas City, KS, the Krizmans have been welcoming locals and visitors into their family from the start…

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Bridgette Jobe - Kansas City Kansas Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.

By Rebekah Bryer on

Name: Bridgette Jobe Job Tite: Executive Direcor 1. What is your can’t miss attraction in Kansas City, KS? So many to choose from, but I think I have to say Kaw Point Park. This is where the Kansas and Missouri rivers meet, where Lewis and Clark camped and it has the most beautiful and peaceful view in the KC metro. It is a hidden gem in the middle of downtown. 2. Where is your favorite place to eat? Best comfort food for me is Gates BBQ, where I always order their famous beef on bun with…

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