Kansas City
Kansas City
Kansas City bills itself as the "Heart of America." Within 250 mi of both the geographic and population centers of the nation, the city is famous for its stockyards, saxophone player Charlie "Bird" Parker and his Kansas City–style bebop, and some of the best barbecue in the world. The city has more boulevards than Paris and more working fountains (212 and counting) than any city but Rome. An unwritten rule dictates that a fountain be added to nearly every new commercial structure built, giving Kansas City its second nickname: "The City of Fountains."
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EnglishElectrical Outlets
120 V/60Hz; Type A plugs have two flat prongs. Type B plugs have the same two flat prongs with a third round prong; together the three form a triangular shape.Currency
US DollarNearby Airports
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Summers in Kansas City can be hot and humid. High temperatures average in the mid-80s, lows in the mid-60s. Winters can be moderately cold with...Read More
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Discover the best neighborhoods in Kansas City with curated recommendations from our editors.
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Summers in Kansas City can be hot and humid. High temperatures average in the mid-80s, lows in the mid-60s. Winters can be moderately cold with...Read More
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Local Weather
When to Go
Summers in Kansas City can be hot and humid. High temperatures average in the mid-80s, lows in the mid-60s. Winters can be moderately cold with...Read More
Neighborhood Guides
Discover the best neighborhoods in Kansas City with curated recommendations from our editors.