Leisure and Travel Blog

Summer is right around the corner - time to celebrate the warmth, the outdoors and the culture! We've rounded up top cultural events from the region for you to celebrate all summer long.

Perched on the southern edge of downtown Kansas City, the towering Liberty Memorial has stood for decades in memory of World War I. With the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial , Kansas City is home to an internationally renowned museum and memorial that includes a comprehensive history of the First World War, complete with original objects, documents, video and more. When you enter the museum, you'll cross over the Paul Sunderland Glass Bridge, suspended over a symbolic poppy field that includes 9,000 flowers, each representing 1,000 deaths in tribute to the 9 million who died as a direct result of the war. In the heart of Kansas City's historic 18th and Jazz Vine District is the American Jazz Museum, a delightful and interactive space that pays tribute to the city's jazz history. Transport yourself back to the heyday of jazz with listening stations and then browse collections of photos, sheet music and posters. In the adjoining Blue Room, which resembles a 1930's-era nightclub, you'll enjoy jazz performances several nights a week. Note the nine tables on the venue's lower lever, which serve as display cases for Kansas City jazz artifacts like tickets stubs, musician contracts and more.

In Overland Park, fall turns the city into a beautiful new color palette. The trees turn to hues of auburn and gold. The sunsets are a multi-color sight that you have to see to believe. It's also an eventful time of the year, with festivals and times of celebration. Here are 10 things to do in Overland Park this Fall:  

The corner of 119th and Roe is a treasure trove of dining and shopping - sometimes called the Crossroads of Johnson County. It has a vibrant mix of retail, cuisine and entertainment, this golden corner literally offers everything from delicious fare to free summer concerts and winter ice skating.

This week's topic for our 10 must-see destinations is all about Overland Park Districts: Prairiefire and Downtown Overland Park. Prairiefire You might not expect to find a world-class museum in the midst of a shopping and dining district, but that's one of the many things that makes Prairiefire such

Food is the topic for this week's find. Take a closer look at Andre's and Overland Park's ethnic cuisine. André's Confiserie Suisse André's Confiserie Suisse has been a favorite local destination since Swiss immigrants André and Elsbeth Bollier opened their business in October 1955 in Kansas City,

Overland Park combines big city amenities with small-town charm, cosmopolitan scenery with rural escapes and contemporary art with relics from the past.

We've picked 10 must-see destinations in Overland Park and will be highlighting them based on interests. This week, it's all about art - both

Kansas and Missouri are in the center of the country – where East meets West and North meets South. With the different ideals merging in this area, it is no surprised that the two states share a rich and intertwined history of race in our country: from escaping slavery, to the fight for equal

It’s February and love is in the air! Here are some in inside picks for a great Valentine's Day date with the one you love.

“Nothing is better than just spending unfettered time with someone. Since Valentine’s Day is on a weekend, and the long-range forecast looks nice, I’d recommend a nice long

Everyone comes to the Kansas City area having heard of our legendary barbeque (and it’s a well-deserved reputation!) but the exciting news is that the beverages we produce are gaining increasing national attention, too. Boulevard Brewing Co. leads the way as our best known brewery, producing two