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Rebekah Bryer

Rebekah Bryer is a Kansas City, Kansas born storytelling enthusiast and professional tourist. She’d dedicated 15 years of her life to the travel industry, with experience in hospitality, destination marketing and tourism technology. She currently serves as the Senior Manager of Web and Content Strategy at Visit Kansas City Kansas. You can contact Rebekah at Rebekah@visitkansascityks.com.

 

Send the Gift of Kansas City, KS This Holiday Season

While the season and its celebrations look a bit different, holiday cheer is something that can still be found.Missing the people who matter the most? You can send your loved ones near and far a piece of Kansas City, Kan. this winter. Read on for our guide of gifts that shout “KCK” from local makers and businesses.  Hint: You can also make your own days a little merrier by grabbing these local finds for yourself too!  …

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7 Reasons to Look Forward to 2021 in Kansas City, KS

A tough year like 2020 has left most of us eager to not look back, and focus on what’s to come. There’s a lot that 2021 holds for Kansas City, KS.Whether you’re looking to have a staycation in the city or are planning for a future trip, here’s some exciting things to look forward to this year. …

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Authentic Taquerias and Meat Markets Near Downtown Kansas City, KS

If you’reon the eastern side of Kansas City, KS there is a good chance you’re only a few minutes, or even a few steps away from a no-frills authentic taqueria or Mexican meat market. Local residents, downtown workers, and foodies from all over the KC metro know the area to be a mecca for a quick, affordable, but mouth-watering lunch or dinner. …

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KCK Taco Trail Through the Neighborhoods

For generations, communities of varying ethnicities settled in Kansas City, KS creating a destination of diversity. The mix of cultures can be experienced through historical sites, annual events, local makers, artwork and our culinary scene…

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Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month in Kansas City, KS

National Hispanic Heritage Month happens each year from September 15 - October 15. These dates fall between the independence days of many Latinx countries including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, who all celebrate their independence on September 15. In addition, Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate their independence days on September 16, September 18, and September 21. Kansas City, KS has a vast history of LatinX culture, which began in 1910 when many migrated…

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Get Your Caffeine Fix: 4 Coffee Shops & Cafés in Kansas City, KS

If someone asked me a few years ago for a great place to go for coffee I probably would suggest somewhere other than Kansas City, KS. Sure - there were a couple Starbucks locations, gas stations and other franchise spots to help cure the afternoon lull, but a quaint, quiet spot to read or chat with a friend? You’d probably be better off searching elsewhere in KC. However, if you were to ask me today, my answer would be entirely different. It seems as if recently local coffee shops and café have been popping up all about KCK. Here are four that you must try…

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5 Ways to Celebrate Charlie Parker All Month Long

August 29th marks what would be the 100th birthday of the Kansas City, KS born Jazz legend Charlie “Yardbird” Parker. Known for his smooth alto saxophone, Parker was a highly influential soloist and leading musician in the development of bebop, a form of jazz characterized by fast tempos, technique, and advanced harmonies. Parker was raised in KCMO, near the Westport area. He began playing sax at the young age of 11 and later joined his school band at Lincoln High School. He left school in…

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