Situated at the corners of Clark Ferguson Drive and Howell Street, this beautifully maintained 60 acres park is only 5 minutes from downtown Kansas City. This aesthetically pleasing park offers a variety of activities like walking, jogging, picnicking, and other recreational activities. Macken Park’s most spectacular feature is a 1 mile paved walking/jogging track lined …
The beautiful Mill Creek Park is located in the middle of a great city – Kansas. The process started in 1908. In that year, the Kansas City Board of Park Commissioners demanded the land to build a public parkway. After approval, the road work began. The park was opened officially in 1913. In 1953, after …
The fascinating art museum, “Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art,” was opened in 1933. It is a cultural jewel and one of the best sights of beautiful city Kansas. It is ranked among the top 10 largest museums located in the United States. History of Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Years ago, two ambitious individuals, William Rockhill Nelson, …
Historical Backdrop Widely known as “Penguin Park” for years, the corner of Lakewood Greenway Park was officially renamed to an existing name on December 1998. Penguin Park at Kansas City is a visual wonderland for its viewers. Its landscape of green foliage makes you think whether are you in a fictitious place or a …
TWA museum reflects the proud history of Trans World Airlines. In 1930 Transcontinental Air Transport merged with Western Air Express, and TWA was born. This commercial airline operated from 1930-2001 and was defunct on December 1, 2001. As per ex-staff members, Carl Icahn, who took over TWA in 1985, is solely responsible for destroying …
There are many reasons to call Kansas City a home to top dog daycare centers like Camp Bow Wow, Dog’s World of Fun, Pooches Paradise Daycare Resort, Pete & Mac’s Pet Resorts, Doggie Style Bowtique, and Dog Pawz. You would always be curious about the perfect place to take the dog out for a pleasant …
Are you craving for mouth-watering delicious pizza while exploring the beauty of Kansas City? Now, you need not worry; your search is over. Yes! We have got you covered for all your Pizza cravings! Get ready to enjoy every bit of Waldo’s Pizza. It was established in 1987. Later on, Mr. Phil Bourne bought …
This America’s leading zoo is located in Kansas, the largest city in the state of Missouri. More than 1,300 animals dwell there, which is the very reason why Kansas City Zoo is the most accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. It was founded in 1909, and it occupies 202-acre land in Swope …
Historical Backdrop Kansas City Northern Railroad is an all-volunteer and nonprofit corporation 501c(3). It is operating under the KC Parks Partner program. This particular group of Northern Miniature Railroad came into being way back in 1984 when the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department called for volunteers to restore and operate the former Kansas City …