Welcome to Kansas City! An energetic city forged by a rich history, Kansas City is brimming with activities to keep you entertained—eclectic cuisine, swinging jazz, one-of-a-kind museums, a thriving arts scene and fantastic shopping. Part of the city’s charm lies in its impressive network of parks and boulevards and of course, exquisite fountains. The world-renowned jazz legacy continues today in clubs throughout the city. For barbecue lovers, the city’s signature food can be found at more than 100 barbecue establishments, but visitors also delight in restaurants of every ethnic origin. 

The Fourth Annual National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center. Crown Center is a great area for family fun. Situated between Downtown and the Country Club Plaza, Hallmark Cards’ Crown Center is an enclosed complex of more than 60 shops and restaurants, exhibits, live theater and the Hallmark Visitors Center. The outdoor plaza is home to numerous festivals and special events as well as a winter ice-skating terrace. Next door is Union Station, a renovated train station that houses a science center, theaters, restaurants, touring exhibits and Amtrak. Just to the south is the National World War I Museum & Monument, the Liberty Memorial. For more information about these exciting dining, shopping and entertainment destinations visit www.crowncenter.com and www.unionstation.org.

For more information about what is happening in Kansas City visit the Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association at www.visitkc.com.