Welcome to the BEST KEPT SECRET around--Kansas City and its surrounding cities, comfortable suburbs and picturesque communities! Many of the newcomers still have visions of the Wild West when they think they are moving here! It doesn't take long for them to figure it's a very cosmopolitan metroplex with plenty to do and a wide variety of interesting neighborhoods to live in.
In addition our area is complimented with world-class shopping and dining! One of the most enjoyable features is the friendly and neighborly folks! Our area consists of 8 counties between two states to make up the metropolitan area. Our population is approximately 1.6 million people citywide. With the ever-widening suburban development with redevelopment sections in the urban core, gives the metro area many opportunities. So, if your stereotype image of Kansas City is still the Wizard of Oz, tornadoes, farms, tractors & more, you're in for a big surprise!
Kansas City has many secrets. One of them is one of the best art museums, one of the finest Asian collections, a highly acclaimed repertory theatre, miles of lush boulevards, more fountains than Rome, Italy, a superb symphony, excellent ballet, elegant mansions, superb choices of schools, with a quality of lifestyle that is wonderful. Don't be surprised when people who live here look you in the eye when they say Good Morning even though you are not acquainted.
Moving here, you need to be a sport enthusiast. We have two professional sport teams, Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs, with incredible stadiums. We also have the Wizards, which is our soccer team! Now, Nascar has arrived - with the Kansas Speedway!
We shine on shopping here! Our exclusive Country Club Plaza includes many world-class stores! Hawthorne Town Center in Leawood, KS is the newest shopping addition that has many of the upscale stores!
Newcomers are prone to call us the City of Surprises! And it's for good reason! We've noted for combined stability and growth, comfortable lifestyle, low unemployment, affordable cost of living, nationally recognized schools, flourishing suburbs, lots of parks, and green areas, which boasts that few other cities can offer.
Our Heritage: Trappers and fur traders who used it as a boat landing on the Missouri River first settled the area. You can still find signs of the livestock heritage. Near the river is the 150-year-old City Market area, which still flourishes today. Kansas City is still home to Kansas City Board of Trade, one of the largest indoor grain and commodities trading markets in the world.
Our weather has a definite four seasons--everything from a mild and inviting spring to autumn days that are glorious! Our warm sunny summers are great for gardeners and people who love the outdoors, and the occasional winters snows are fun for the kids and winter sports enthusiasts.
Attractions: We have plenty! Choices from theme parks, casinos, museums, professional sports, parks galore--there's plenty of choices for everyone. Jazz is still alive and well here! We have our Annual Jazz in the Woods Festival in Overland Park. You'll also find several little clubs in the Westport (Kansas City) and 18th and Vine Jazz District. For generations, the people have enjoyed the music and theatre ?under the stars? at Starlight Theatre, which is in Swope Park. In the fall, we have our annual Renaissance Festival and smaller ethnic neighborhood festivals. One of our newest attractions, which opened in 1999, was the 100+ year-old renovated Union Station. Inside is the Science City a hands-on museum plus several dining areas.
Dining: Well, it's just comes to a matter of choice. You'll find juicy steaks, fabulous barbecue, and an assortment of all-American and best of the basics experiences!
Kansas City has many quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs with an easy commute. Both private and public institutions offer schedules that are flexible. There are choices for everyone, for the technical side there's DeVry Institute, Kansas City Art Institute, University of Kansas Regents Center, University of Missouri Kansas City, and many others!
Housing is as varied as everything else! You have the urban areas of those converted warehouse apartment lofts in Kansas City to the sprawling suburban lifestyle in Overland Park and Leawood area. Our cost of living is affordable compared to those larger cities.
Schools: We can boast to have some of the nationally known best schools. Blue Valley Shawnee Mission districts. Take a few minutes to visit the information on them! We have links in our school section to each of the districts.
As you can see, our area is full of those surprises! Come and take a peek at our terrific community and we think you'll feel the same!
Visit my Maps & Links page and Things To Do page for many wonderful web site links, so you to take a look at our city! Also visit my Photo Gallery to see some of our local sights.
Request my Free Kansas City, Overland Park and Leawood Relocation Package. It's packed full of useful and important information about the Kansas City, Overland Park and Leawood, Kansas area. Don't move here without it! Remember: I'll send it to you for free and without obligation. Just fill out the form and I will send it right out...
I also have a visual tour of our wonderful community! It'll give you a quick glimpse to the area! We have a link to it on our main page or we'll email you a link to it! All just to help educate you!
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