Kansas City

Kansas City,(informally abbreviated as KC) is the largest city in the US state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.Downtown Kansas City was selected as one of America's Best downtowns by Forbes magazine for its rich culture in arts, numerous fountains, upscale shopping and various local cuisine – most notably barbecue.
The city's skyline is what one might envision for a major Midwest city, with some notable exceptions.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum opened the stunning Euro-Style Bloch addition in 2007.Kansas City has 132 miles  of spacious boulevards and parkways, 214 urban parks, 49 ornamental fountains, 152 ball diamonds, 10 community centers, 105 tennis courts, five golf courses, five museums and attractions, 30 pools, and 47 park shelters, all overseen by the city's Parks and Recreation department.Live music venues can be found throughout the city, with the highest concentration in the Westport entertainment district centered on Broadway and Westport Road near the Country Club Plaza, as well as the 18th & Vine area (jazz music).