Home Away From Home for the Holidays
This may be a metropolis, but you're certain to feel as welcome here as you would in any small Southern town. Built upon bluffs and a bend in the Missouri River, Kansas City sits close to the geographic center of the country. A blend of regional flavors and cultures, this is the heart of America's heartland.

Kansas City doesn't fool around when it comes to Christmas. Before Thanksgiving's leftovers have been gobbled up, it's time to hit the lights. Crowds gather to witness the lighting ceremonies that take place across town to a chorus of sighs. With the flip of a switch, the holidays begin promptly, officially, and dramatically.