Familiar Faces in Kansas City, KS: Greg Gant, Kansas City Cupcake Co. Cafe
You'll see a lot of friendly local faces in Kansas City, KS. Here's one to remember! Greg Gant, manager of the Kansas City Cupcake Co. Cafe…
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Category: History
4 Memorial Sites You Can Visit in Kansas City, KS
What a better way to honor our veterans, military service persons and fallen heroes than to take a tour of all the great veteran and war memorials in Kansas City, KS and Wyandotte County? Whether or not you have friends or family in the service, have served yourself, are an avid history buff, or just appreciate what it means to be an American, there is always value in taking the time to pay tribute to the sacrifices that were made for our country…
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A Day to Blend the Old with the New
On a beautiful Fall morning, we headed off to see what the day held. We needed a caffeine fix to get us started. This made the decision of our first stop simple. We had seen a lot of social media buzz about a new coffee shop in the Strawberry Hill district. As we exited I-70 onto Central Avenue, we could already see the cars lining the street in front of Splitlog Coffee. …
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The Holiday Spirit is Alive in Kansas City, KS
The Holiday Spirit is Alive in Kansas City, KS With all the hustle and bustle in the world today, it can be tough to find time to create those magical moments that truly put you in the holiday mood. But don’t tear up your Christmas list and say bah humbug just yet! Here’s what you can do in Kansas City, KS to have you “Ho Ho Ho-ing” in no time…
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Historical Homes in Kansas City, KS
With no real majority of ethnicity, Kansas City, KS is a true melting pot of culture, and has been since its beginning! There are many museums and historical sites throughout the city that cover its fascinating history and tell the stories of the different ethnic groups that have made it what it is today. But there are three museums in particular that provide an even deeper look into the past…
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Keep Your Resolutions: Plan a "staycation" in Kansas City, KS
Another year has come to an end and with that is presented a whole new realm of hopes to find morefulfillment in our lives. Of course, the most common new year’s resolutions center around routine: Eat a healthy dinner every night; Work out five days a week; Read more, etc…
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Joe Krizman III - Krizman's Sausage
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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King Henry VII & Queen Anne Boleyn of The Kansas City Renaissance Festival
His Royal Highness, King Henry VIII 1. What is a “can’t miss attraction” at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival? For our visitors that are of an appropriate age,I have invited only the best local and regional brewers to Canterbury for daily Craft Beer tastings…
Read MoreBack in Time in Kansas City, KS
There is no question about it, Kansas City, KS is an exciting place to be. We've got the world’s tallest waterslide, award-winning barbecue, and new places to shop popping up left and right. Recently, we've been praised for our authentic taquerias and surprisingly (to those who don't know us as well) exciting nightlife. There’s a lot going on, and there is even more to come – but it’s got me wondering a little about what made this unique city the place it is today. I consider myself somewhat of…
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Family Fun with a Twist
Family Fun With a Twist A Kansas City, KS staycation features education and entertainment By Erin Barnes With three active sons and a free Saturday, I took it upon myself to formulate a plan for a Saturday staycation. Kansas City is rich with history, beauty, parks, museums, cultures and customs. After a little research online, I had my line-up. I knew that everything would appeal to my sons—ages 10, 8 and 6. I was also on a mission to get my husband, Trevor, and children to learn to love…
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