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Kansas City Travel Guide

Jazz saxophone player in Kansas City (Photo: Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association)About Kansas City

Kansas City has long been famous for barbecue, music, and fountains. But billions of revitalization dollars over the last few years have inspired new life, and more reasons to visit, in Missouri's largest city. read more

When to Visit Kansas City

People visit Kansas City throughout the year for its major festivals, famous fountains and boulevards, and affordable prices. Summer is the most popular time, with warm temperatures, numerous events, and professional sports. read more

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JC Nichols Fountain, Kansas City, Missouri (Photo: Missouri Division of Tourism)Kansas City Explodes With 'Power and Light'

Kansas City's Power and Light District is glowing with reasons to visit. From upscale wine and tapas bars to a new hotel, visitors have dozens of choices crammed into eight blocks. read more

Last-Minute Airfares to Kansas CitySee all

Departure City Price Arrival City Airline
Appleton, WI (ATW) $124 Kansas City, MO (MCI) United
Fargo, ND (FAR) $142 Kansas City, MO (MCI) United
Green Bay, WI (GRB) $130 Kansas City, MO (MCI) United

Editors' Picks: Kansas City DealsSee All Kansas City Travel Deals

  • $116 R/T American Sale Matches Southwest, United, and Others*
    Why does American's latest sale look so familiar? Because it's nearly identical to competing promotions from Southwest, United, and Frontier. Add it all up and you've got a major fare war. And that's a huge win for bargain hunters.
  • $98 R/T Domestic Sale Fares on Midwest*
    Midwest Airlines is linking mid-western cities including Milwaukee, Kansas City, and Omaha, with destinations like Atlanta, Boston, and San Francisco. AirTran, American, Frontier, and United, and other airlines, bring some competition.
  • $49 O/W Milwaukee New Route Sale on Southwest*
    Southwest is offering new service to Milwaukee, and with it comes competition. Although Southwest has fair pricing on a couple of routes, you'll likely have better luck finding a lower fare on AirTran, Continental, Delta, or Frontier.
  • $118 R/T United Matches Southwest Sale*
    United attempts to match Southwest's latest offer with sale fares to many domestic destinations this winter. The two airlines come head-to-head in the low-fare war, and Spirit also joins the competition.
  • $108 R/T Thanksgiving Fares on Midwest*
    You've got another chance to book a Thanksgiving flight. Midwest is offering fares from $108 round-trip and several carriers, including AirTran, Frontier, Northwest, and Continental, are matching or beating the sale fares.

Kansas City Travel Advice See All Kansas City Travel Advice

  • Tourist Taxes Add to Travel Budget If you thought taxation without representation was settled in 1763, think again. Ed Perkins explains which popular destinations tax tourists the most, and what you can do to avoid it.
  • Barbecue and Bargains in Kansas City A visit to Kansas City offers the opportunity to explore some subjects your kids might not know that much about. And it's affordable, with hotels starting around $100 per night.
  • Early Bird Savings on Summer Getaways Summer getaway deals are hot right now. And while the sunny season might still be few months away, planning ahead can net you big savings at some great destinations.
  • Destinations to Watch in 2009 These destinations to watch in 2009 are bursting with up-and-coming, you've-gotta-see-this attitude. Plus, each offers good values to travelers looking to vacation affordably.

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