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This Spring Break, immerse yourself in the area's rich art and culture scene! Here are five destinations to add to your must-do list:

 

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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.

Topgolf isn't your typical driving range. This golf-themed marvel includes a three-story driving range where you can hit balls at various targets in the 240-yard outfield (think of it as a giant dartboard). Or test your skills with other games including TopDrive, TopPressure and TopChip. Topgolf

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Traveling around town you're likely to spot more than a few passerby wearing a Charlie Hustle T-shirt. Like the shuttlecocks on the Nelson-Atkins' lawn, think of Charlie Hustle tees as the sartorial equivalent of a Kansas

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

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

Sports Attractions If you prefer to be part of the sports action rather than watching on the sidelines, Overland Park's got plenty of chances for you to

This eclectic hidden gem is just across the railroad tracks in downtown Lenexa. Once inside, the delicious smell of roasted coffee hits you. At MAPS Coffee Roasters it’s not unusual to stop in while owner, Vincent Rodriguez is roasting a batch or hand stamping the brown bags he fills with the

Golf has just become ridiculously fun for all—the serious player and the total novice like me. Topgolf opened in late June, and the wow factor is definitely here. It’s a driving range on steroids with upscale amenities that’s enjoyable in any season, hot or cold.

My husband and I, along with our

Of all the cities and suburbs in Kansas and Missouri, Kansas City sports the greatest number and variety of golf courses. For residents, this is a veritable smorgasbord of golfing options, as golfers in the area can rotate through a great variety of different courses every month or even weekend. If