Category: Neighborhoods

Celebrating and supporting Black-Owned Tourism Businesses in Kansas City, KS

By Timothy Williams on Feb. 01, 2025

Backing local businesses plays a vital role in strengthening our community's economy. In 2025, we continue to go above and beyond by highlighting Black-owned businesses that have established themselves as integral parts of KCK. These restaurants, shops, and attractions bring diversity, creativity, and excellence to our tourism and business landscape, often serving as pillars of their industries and champions of their crafts…

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Must Visit Patios in Kansas City, Kansas

By Timothy Williams on Aug. 28, 2024

When the sun is shining and the birds are chirping,there's no better way to spend an afternoon or evening enjoying a meal and beverage with great views in Kansas City, Kansas  With more people seeking outdoor dining and social distancing options, we've put together a list of some of the coolest patios in KCK to help you navigate the patio scene.  Whether you're looking for a breath of fresh air, a meal with a view, or a place to hang with friends and family, check out these hidden gems in KCK.  …

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Fall Foliage hikes, bikes, and drives in KCK

Oct. 16, 2023

As the heat of summer mellows into the crispness of autumn, nature transforms into a breathtaking display of warm, earthy colors. There's no better time to explore the great outdoors and embrace the beauty of fall foliage. In KCK, you don't have to travel far to experience this seasonal splendor…

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KCK Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

By Guest Blogger on Sep. 20, 2023

Explore the vibrant history and enduring legacy of Latino culture in Kansas City, KS during Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15th to October 15th. Rooted in a migration wave from Mexico in 1910, driven by the allure of railroads, meat-packing plants, and farm work, these early pioneers laid the…

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Strawberry Hill May Have the best dive bars in KC

By Steve Walls on May. 09, 2023

Enjoy local cocktails in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood, rich in culture and history and set on the bluffs overlooking the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri rivers…

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All New KCK Taco Trail 101

By Steve Walls on Apr. 19, 2023

Let your tastebuds lead the way on the most epic taco experience Kansas City has to offer. The KCK Taco Trail will take you to authentic taquerias, mouth-watering meat markets, homey Tex-Mex eateries and everything in between. No downloading an app or purchasing a passport required! Simply sign up, eat tacos, check in and redeem your rewards…

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Holiday Happenings in Kansas City, Kansas

By Ruby Montoya on Nov. 16, 2022

Saturday's and Sunday's until January 15th, 2023 Tours at 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM & 3PM. Make Reservations HERE. Strawberry Hill Museum 720 North 4th Street Kansas City, KS 66101 913-371-3264 Beginning November 6th, the Olde World Christmas opens at Strawberry Hill Museum. Victorian-era decorations…

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Winter Fun Indoors in Kansas City, Kansas

By Ruby Montoya on Nov. 11, 2022

When the weather outside is frightful and your family or crew needs to go have some fun, make plans to visit these KCK attractions that are sure to give you a memorable time while staying inside! …

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Day of the Dead Celebration Must-Do Experiences

By Ruby Montoya on Nov. 04, 2022

Days of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and by people of Mexican ancestry all over the world, including the United States and especially in Kansas City, Kansas! The holiday is celebrated by building private altars termed “Ofrendas”, honoring the dead with “Calaveras” (skulls), Aztec marigolds, delicious food, and beverages that the deceased enjoyed, and leaving these gifts at their gravesites and altars…

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Birria Tacos in Kansas City, Kansas

By Guest Blogger on Sep. 15, 2021

Every year, during the months of September and October, the U.S. celebrates Hispanic heritage, culture, and history. National Hispanic Heritage Month reminds us how much strength we draw from our immigrant roots as a nation and how much we value our immigrants as a nation of immigrants.Congress started Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 then it was broadened in 1988 to a month-long celebration. The date was chosen because it coincides with national independence days in several Latin American countries: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Mexico on Sept. 16, Chile on Sept. 18 and Belize on Sept. 21…

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