In 1838, Kansas City officially became a city in its own right. It is now the largest city in the state of Missouri and is mostly known for the huge array of fountains located throughout the city. Since there are many different styles of fountains displayed in different areas of the city, it has more than earned the popular nickname "city of fountains".

For the local community, Kansas City is a major sports community at heart. The city features a major league sports team for national football, soccer, and baseball. It even has a top notch speedway used for professional auto racing.

Much of the attractions of the city lie in the physical landscape as viewed from the top of the Liberty Memorial Tower. This attraction is located at the National World War I Museum and is part of a larger historical tourist site. There are also a variety of museums and art galleries located around the city, making it a nice destination for anyone who enjoys learning about history or viewing unique art.

There are not a lot of tourist attractions located within this city and it is not one of the major destinations for most Americans traveling or going on vacation. It is basically a calm urban environment with an array of local festivities that occur regularly throughout the year.