Day Trip: Lexington, Missouri
My husband has been telling me to go to Lexington for years. Years! And I kept nodding along and never actually making the trip, which in hindsight feels a little ridiculous given…
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Route 66 State-by-State - Illinois
2026 marks 100 years since Route 66 was officially commissioned, and there are tons of events, festivals, and restoration projects going on this year to celebrate it. This is the road that…
Kansas City Events: What to Do in Kansas City this August 2026
The World Cup crowds have cleared out, but KC isn't slowing down. Wicked comes to Music Hall for a multi-week run, the Heart of America Hot Dog Festival returns to 18th &…
The Perfect Couples Trip to Omaha, Nebraska
Just a few hours from Kansas City, Omaha immediately became one of my favorite road trip destinations and it's the perfect spot for a couples getaway. It's close enough that you don't…
Day Trip: Parkville, Missouri
One of the best day trips from Kansas City is actually less than 20 minutes from downtown. Parkville sits right on a bluff over the Missouri River and it has the kind…
Kansas City Events: What to Do in July 2026
The World Cup is in its final, electric stretch and KC has two more games - a Round of 32 match and then the quarterfinal, the biggest match this city has ever…
DINK Destinations - Innsbrook, Missouri
Just an hour west of St. Louis, Innsbrook Resort in Missouri offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation amidst stunning natural beauty — and it happens to be one of our…
Know Before You Go: Soccer Capital Summer at Sporting Park
If you've been looking for an excuse to spend your summer nights watching soccer outside, Sporting KC just handed you one. Soccer Capital Summer is officially underway at Sporting Park, and it's…
Know Before You Go: Kansas City FIFA Fan Festival™
Since posting about FIFA Fan Festival, I've gotten so many DMs! Most of them are versions of "wait, is the Fan Festival free?" and "do I need tickets?" and "is it worth…
World Cup Watch Parties in Kansas City
Kansas City is called the Soccer Capital of America and this summer, the whole world gets to see why. With four group stage matches, a Round of 32, and a quarterfinal all…