Both those who move to Kansas City and those who are just vising have a few thoughts about our city. Sometimes everyone assumes we’re all about these, when in reality, we’re a large city full of just about everything. As the writer for Only In Kansas City, I spend a lot of time thinking about the area, and sometimes there’s a few things that always find themselves as labels for the city. Do all of these come to mind when you think about Kansas City too?
- Barbecue (Duh)
Adam Kuban/Flickr If you’re not thinking about barbecue at least once a week, you might not be from around here. However, one of our claims to fame is top of the list when it comes to KC icons.
- Steaks
The Turtle/Flickr KC strips are the (clearly) superior choice when it comes to cuts of steak.
- Jazz
Paul Sableman/Flickr Though we’re nowhere near the birthplace of Jazz, there were plenty of big-name stars that got their start here in our city.
- The Plaza
Matthew Whitehead/Flickr The whole place is magical, and always filled with something to do. Plus, a big bonus is the gorgeous lights that come on at night to illuminate the streets.
- Sunken ships
Jazz Guy/Flickr Well, only one ship. The Steamboat Arabia museum is one of our best attractions, and it’s not every day that a ship this big sinks somewhere besides the ocean.
- The Shuttlecocks
Sharon Mollerus/Flickr They’re an art installation that has become one of our biggest icons. You could compare their fame to “the bean” (Cloud Gate) in Chicago.
- “The Gettysburg of the West.”
Americasroof/Wikimedia Commons We’re known as the site for the Battle of Westport during the Civil War, which is what many call the “Gettysburg of the West.”
- Sports!
Barry Lenard/Flickr The Chiefs and the Royals are our pride and joy, whether they’re successful or not. We support them no matter what!
- “Paris of the Plains”
Like_the_Grand_Canyon/Flickr We’re actually called this not because of our wineries or anything else, but because of a statement made in the Omaha World Herald in the 1920s. It read “If you want to see some sin, forget about Paris and go to Kansas City.”
- Fountains, fountains, everywhere (and not a drop to drink!)
Chris Murphy/Flickr Many visitors love just how many fountains we have, but residents also enjoy Fountain Day every year, as well as coloring them for holidays or local events.
- The Wizard of Oz… for some reason.
Tom Simpson/Flickr Oddly enough, despite only having a small part of the city in Kansas, we get this all the time on either side.
What do you think of these links to Kansas City? Afterwards, you should totally check out why Kansas City is the coolest city in the Midwest.
Adam Kuban/Flickr
If you’re not thinking about barbecue at least once a week, you might not be from around here. However, one of our claims to fame is top of the list when it comes to KC icons.
The Turtle/Flickr
KC strips are the (clearly) superior choice when it comes to cuts of steak.
Paul Sableman/Flickr
Though we’re nowhere near the birthplace of Jazz, there were plenty of big-name stars that got their start here in our city.
Matthew Whitehead/Flickr
The whole place is magical, and always filled with something to do. Plus, a big bonus is the gorgeous lights that come on at night to illuminate the streets.
Jazz Guy/Flickr
Well, only one ship. The Steamboat Arabia museum is one of our best attractions, and it’s not every day that a ship this big sinks somewhere besides the ocean.
Sharon Mollerus/Flickr
They’re an art installation that has become one of our biggest icons. You could compare their fame to “the bean” (Cloud Gate) in Chicago.
Americasroof/Wikimedia Commons
We’re known as the site for the Battle of Westport during the Civil War, which is what many call the “Gettysburg of the West.”
Barry Lenard/Flickr
The Chiefs and the Royals are our pride and joy, whether they’re successful or not. We support them no matter what!
Like_the_Grand_Canyon/Flickr
We’re actually called this not because of our wineries or anything else, but because of a statement made in the Omaha World Herald in the 1920s. It read “If you want to see some sin, forget about Paris and go to Kansas City.”
Chris Murphy/Flickr
Many visitors love just how many fountains we have, but residents also enjoy Fountain Day every year, as well as coloring them for holidays or local events.
Tom Simpson/Flickr
Oddly enough, despite only having a small part of the city in Kansas, we get this all the time on either side.
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