Kansas City Metro at a Glance
The Kansas City Metro area encompasses a number of outlying municipalities,
including Independence
and Lees
Summit, giving visitors access to a wide variety of activities and attractions.
Independence is known as the hometown of Harry S. Truman, the 34th President
of the United States, and as such, there are several attractions dedicated to
this well-regarded head of state, including the Presidential
Library and Museum. Outdoor activities in the area abound, with hiking,
biking and more readily available. Lees Summit is home to several golf courses,
including the championship LedgeStone
Golf Course, allowing fans of the sport to get out and practice their drives.
Kansas City proper
is a hot bed of entertainment and includes the American
Jazz Museum, an Airline
History Museum and a myriad of theaters and performance venues. Avid readers
will want to check out Prospero's
Books, featuring over 50,000 used titles housed in an historic three story
building.
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