Kansas City Pictures

Kansas City is home to shopping, sports teams, intriguing museums and more. Sean Stieper Getty Images

This brewery is known for its craft beers. It offers free tours daily, but tickets become available at 10 a.m. and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Courtesy of Boulevard Brewing Company

The Power & Light District is filled with restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. Courtesy of the Power & Light District

The Kansas City Royals were the 2015 World Series Champions. The team's home field is Kauffman Stadium, which locals and travelers say is an enjoyable place to spend an afternoon or evening for a ballgame. Courtesy of Visit KC

The National World War I Museum is located right by the Liberty Memorial.  Courtesy of the National World War I Museum

The Liberty Memorial, located on the grounds of the National World War I Museum, is a National Historic Landmark and a tribute to those who died in WWI. Bill Cobb Visit KC

The Nelson-Atkins is arguably one of the best art museums in the Midwest. (It also has some interesting lawn installations, including the large badminton birdies pictured.) Courtesy of Visit KC

The NFL's Kansas City Chiefs play at Arrowhead Stadium, right next to the Royals' Kauffman Stadium. Brood_wich Flickr

Arrowhead Stadium holds the record for being the loudest outdoor stadium in the world. Courtesy of Visit KC

You'll find more than 200 fountains in Kansas City. This one spurts at the east entrance of the Country Club Plaza and sometimes lights up for special occasions in honor of the hometown baseball team, the Kansas City Royals. Jamie Squire Getty Images

Westport is a great place to shop at independent boutiques and to dine at local establishments.  Courtesy of WesportKC

Kansas City's Starlight Theatre is a top spot to watch an open-air performance.  Courtesy of the Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association

Locals just call the Country Club Plaza "the Plaza." It's known for its shops, restaurants and boutiques, plus its captivating architecture. flyfshrmn98 Flickr

Kansas City's Union Station originally opened in 1914 as the second largest train station in the USA. In 1999, Union Station underwent a $253 million refurbishment and now houses a science center and a theater. Courtesy of Visit KC

KC Live is a double-decker entertainment venue within Kansas City's popular Power & Light District. Courtesy of the Power & Light District

A visit to Kansas City isn't complete without sampling some of its signature barbecue. Read the dining section for more insights on the top barbecue spots to visit. Courtesy of Visit KC

This main plaza is decorated to the nines during the holidays, sporting an array of lights. Courtesy of Visit KC

Country Club Plaza is brimming with a variety of stores. Courtesy of Visit KC

Kansas City's bike-share program offers dozens of stations spread throughout the city. Biking makes for an easy (and cheap) alternative for navigating KC's top attractions and neighborhoods. Daniel X. O'Neil Flickr

City Market is a riverfront area in Kansas City that's home to local shops and restaurants, farmers markets, concerts and more. Bill Cobb Visit KC

Many eateries and watering holes can be found in Westport, a trendy neighborhood in the city center. Bill Cobb Visit KC

The Kauffman Center, which was designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie, features two concert halls and hosts dozens of performing arts events every year. Bill Cobb Visit KC

Kansas City is home to some major business ranging from the communications field to the health industry. Bill Cobb Visit KC