Here in Kansas City, we like to know the worth of things. Kansas Citians have always known just where we rank in the Midwest (Hint: It’s high!). That also means that others will soon notice our amazing qualities as well! So, how did we become the coolest city in the Midwest? Well, because we’re:

  1. Packed with amazing restaurants of all kinds.

Shelby L. Bell/Flickr We seriously have so many places to eat that you could try a new one every day for a year and only be halfway done.

  1. Filled with wonderful people.

Missouri Division of Tourism/Flickr People of every background come together in this city of ours to make it amazing.

  1. A place that loves their sports like their own children.

Keith Allison/Flickr Whether it’s the Royals, the Chiefs, or Sporting KC, you’ll always be there to support them.

  1. A city that really loves their fountains.

rls84/Flickr We’re the “City of Fountains” due to our enthusiastic love for them. I mean, why else would we put them up everywhere?

  1. In awe of our past…

jpellgen/Flickr Our local history means a lot to us, and we have many museums and historical landmarks to prove it.

  1. …and pushing towards our future.

Mario Lurig/Flickr If there’s a new technology out there, we’ll try it. Just like Google Fiber!

  1. A place where you can find both man-made…

Joy Banerjee/Flickr We have some great architecture if you’re looking for it!

  1. …and natural beauty.

Laura Gilchrist/Flickr The parks and lakes around Kansas City are just awesome for a day away from all the buildings and concrete.

  1. Full of art everywhere you look.

whereisciao/Flickr We have two large museums and plenty of other great art all around the city to view and enjoy.

  1. A welcoming place where everyone blends together.

Russ Matthews/Flickr Kansas City is home to a great blend of all sorts of people, just like these spices at the City Market. There’s something here for everyone!

Afterwards, feel free to check out this list of struggles Kansas Citians face.

Shelby L. Bell/Flickr

We seriously have so many places to eat that you could try a new one every day for a year and only be halfway done.

Missouri Division of Tourism/Flickr

People of every background come together in this city of ours to make it amazing.

Keith Allison/Flickr

Whether it’s the Royals, the Chiefs, or Sporting KC, you’ll always be there to support them.

rls84/Flickr

We’re the “City of Fountains” due to our enthusiastic love for them. I mean, why else would we put them up everywhere?

jpellgen/Flickr

Our local history means a lot to us, and we have many museums and historical landmarks to prove it.

Mario Lurig/Flickr

If there’s a new technology out there, we’ll try it. Just like Google Fiber!

Joy Banerjee/Flickr

We have some great architecture if you’re looking for it!

Laura Gilchrist/Flickr

The parks and lakes around Kansas City are just awesome for a day away from all the buildings and concrete.

whereisciao/Flickr

We have two large museums and plenty of other great art all around the city to view and enjoy.

Russ Matthews/Flickr

Kansas City is home to a great blend of all sorts of people, just like these spices at the City Market. There’s something here for everyone!

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