Kansas City, Kansas: Sports, Arts, Barbecue

Midwestern barbecue and beyond

Bring your appetite, sense of adventure and entire family to explore Kansas City. Straddling two states at the junction of the Kansas and Missouri rivers, this city is known for its barbecue, steaks and culture, but there’s plenty more to discover in a metro area that also includes bustling Overland Park.

An international melting pot

Discover how Kansas’ multicultural communities have made their mark on the history, art and cuisines of the region.

Unforgettable eats

Try slow-smoked meats at Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que or taste your way down the Taco Trail.

Historic happenings

See where Lewis and Clark camped out at Kaw Point Park and see the ruins of Underground Railroad stop Quindaro.

Kansas City & Overland Park Highlights

Sports & Recreation

Explore beautiful green spaces, including a waterfront garden inspired by Claude Monet’s paintings.
Find high-speed thrills at a NASCAR race. The exhilarating NASCAR Racing Experience lets you take the wheel.
Enjoy a waterfront jog or go fishing and boating on the marina in this pretty public park.

Colorful Culture

Downtown Kansas City is home to eight murals celebrating Kansas’ diverse communities.
Find natural and technological exhibits from T. rexes to STEAM happy hours and augmented reality.
Step into the past and learn how Kansas City’s early residents lived.