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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Independence

From rugged frontier trails bound for fortune in the west to opulent Victorian mansions buit for 19th century entrepeneurs. From infamous outlaws to hometown hero Harry S. Truman. From bloody…

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Cities

Cities in Jackson County

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri (informally abbreviated KC) is the largest city in the U.S. state of…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Lone Jack

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Grandview

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Blue Springs

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Raytown

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Oak Grove

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Buckner

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Lee’s Summit

There's a place in the heartland of America where you can experience genuine beauty, a…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Mar
8
Mid-America Train and Toy Show
Kansas City
Aug
22
Lone Jack Car, Bike, Truck and Tractor Show
Lone Jack
Aug
28–31
Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival
Independence
Sep
5
Old Summit Country Antique Show
Lee’s Summit
Sep
21–27
Territorial Militia Muster at Fort Osage
Sibley
Sep
29
Blue Springs National Night Out Against Crime
Blue Springs
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