The word "tourist" undoubtably attracts some negative connotations in the media today. We're constantly being fed images with pretty backgrounds and anti-tourism quotes on Pinterest, or artistic shots of inexplicably well-dressed millennials (models?) in exotic locations that all seem to inspire a serious sense of missing out. Being a traveler is one thing, but working in commercial real estate has given us a whole new appreciation for being a tourist in the city we live in. Here are just a few (of the infinite) reasons we are proud to call ourselves tourists in Kansas City:
World Class Dining: In the spirit of 2017 KC Restaurant Week, it seemed only fair to mention the food in Kansas City first. Whether you're looking for some Scandinavian comfort food, traditional Japanese ramen, or even a late night burger after a night at P&L, you can find just about anything you're craving here. Kansas City is also home to several award-winning chefs, if you're into a more fancy dining experience. Brews and Booze: This city was essentially founded on bootlegging and speakeasies, making it the Paris of the Plains back in the day! The party is still going strong with several historic wineries, distilleries, and breweries to wet your whistle. Like our food, this city has some amazing libations that you can't get anywhere else. The Kansas City Hipster: You might be a KC hipster if you wear Charlie Hustle shirts, cuff your Baldwin jeans, and/or refuse to use anything but Basement Soap in your household. Did you pass the test? No worries, the truth is a majority of the people living in Kansas City pass this test. This isn't just a fad either! We love our city and are proud to show off it's local goods....even if we live here. Museums: Kansas City is home to the amazing Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, which features works from famous artists as well as historical artifacts from around the world. Aside from this, and many other art museums, Kansas City is also home to the famous Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and the National WW I Museum. There you have it! If being a tourist means partaking in all of the things listed above, then count us in! What are some of your favorite "touristy" activities to do in Kansas City? Sources: 19 Reasons Tourists Are The Worst Don't Be a Tourist, Be a Traveler This Is The Best Way to Overcome Fear of Missing Out Be a Traveler 2017 KC Restaurant Week Scandinavian Comfort Food Ramen Town Topic P&L Award-winning Chefs Tom Pendergast A Brief History of Kansas City Speakeasies Paris of the Plains Belvoir Winery Tom's Town Boulevard Brewery KC Hipster Charlie Hustle Baldwin Basement Soap Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Negro Leagues Baseball Museum National WW I Museum
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