Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Kansas City is sometimes referred to as the "Heart of America." getty Fresh off the heels of a 2024 Super Bowl title, Kansas City has received ample attention in recent months thanks to the star power of musician-professional athlete duo Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, but there’s a lot more to this Missouri city than just football. Equipped with a long-renowned barbecue scene and a burgeoning reputation for mixology, the municipality is quickly making a name for itself within the realm of Midwestern drinking and dining destinations—and to sweeten the deal, it’s also home to its fair share of top-tier hotels, as Crossroads Hotel Director of Lifestyle Emily Olsen knows all too well.
For Forbes , Olsen shares some of the star qualities that make Kansas City such a vibrant tourist destination, all while highlighting some of the region’s top bars and restaurants to explore during a visit. What's something unique about Kansas City that sets it apart from other cities across the U.S.
? To many, Kansas City is a destination most known for its best-in-class BBQ and as the home of the all-star NFL team, the Kansas City Chiefs. However, I find that KC also catches the eyes of design-forward travelers and creative-minded folks who simply can’t get enough art, from the impressive permanent collections of our museums to the murals littered around the Crossroads Arts District. Simultaneously, there is unparalleled engagement in t.