Nicknamed the “Paris of the Plains” and located at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers, Kansas City is home to some of the most beautiful public fountains and parks in the nation. The city offers a unique mix of old world beauty and down-home soul, as well as plentiful music, theater, and visual art.

Arts Info

• kansascity.com/entertainment—Arts and entertainment coverage from the Kansas City Star
• The Pitch—Weekly paper that includes comprehensive arts and nightlife coverage
• The Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City—One of the best Art Council sites in the nation
• VisitKC.com—Events guide from Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association