Explore. Try. Repeat
KC Destinations is a membership organization of cities located in the Kansas City Metro region. Each member community offers visitors the opportunity to adventure beyond the big city lights, and truly experience the area in a meaningful way through the eyes, ears, and stomachs of the locals.
Check out our new promotion...summer of social distance! Explore the region destination by destination social distance style.
NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK: MAY 3-9
KC Destinations kicks off the "summer of social distance" during National Tourism Week with this fun guide of things to do across the region, destination by destination! Check it out!
Chapter 205 is the state quarantine law authorizing the imprisonment of women with venereal diseases at the State Industrial Farm for Women. The law was established in an effort to control the sudden outbreak of venereal disease.
Featured Event:
VIRTUAL FOURTH FRIDAYS
Olathe, KS
Our first Fourth Fridays celebration of the year is set for Friday, May 22. And while it’s going to look a little different this year, one thing is certain. It’s all about celebrating our beautiful, one-of-a kind downtown Olathe.
Be sure to follow us on our Facebook event page on Friday. We’ll have a lot of great information and some surprises. Stop by the page when ever you get a chance and help celebrate our downtown.
Did You Know?
To Market, to Market
Many area farmers markets are open or opening soon! You don't have to miss out on one of summer's favorite seasonal pastimes. While social-distancing measures will be in place, and some of the typical market day activities and events may not be the same, you can still stock up on your favorite fruits, veggies, flowers and handmade goodies.
Check out the markets across the metro in Olathe, Lenexa, Merriam, Shawnee, Bonner Springs, Liberty, Clay County, Gardner Edgerton, Kansas City, MO, Overland Park, Leavenworth and Kansas City, KS.
Featured Destination:
Clay County, MO
Looking for a, one-of-a-kind, day out of the house? Take a road trip and discover Visit Clay’s Mural Trail. Over 15 murals span across Clay County. This safe and social distancing activity with your family is a great way to create memories. You can even grab carry out from a new dining location for your day away! Make sure to take selfies and tag #VisitClay!
Mural image above by Spaceship Zulu
Learn more here!