Explore. Try. Repeat

KC Destinations is a membership organization of cities located in the Kansas City metro region. Each 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. With KC Destinations, you can request visitor information, explore the metro, take a themed trip using the Otocast app, or learn more about our member destinations!

KC QUIRKY TRIP: NOW LIVE!!
Delight in the oddities and curiosities of the KC region. With twelve different sites to discover using the Otocast App, you'll enjoy this unique take on the somewhat strange, somewhat peculiar spots we call KC Quirky. 

AMERICANA IN THE HEARTLAND: Celebrate the spirit of America with Independence Day events across the metro. Check out KC Destinations’ patriotic lineup of festivals, events, fireworks and more on the blog!

Featured Event:
Wyandotte County Fair
Kansas City, KS

Celebrate agricultural heritage and rural life as you watch tractors pull and pigs race. Take in the aromas of sweet kettle corn and indulge in all things fried: corn dogs, fried Oreos, and funnel cakes.

The 2021 fair season will feature a Petting Zoo, 4-H exhibits, Carnival, Mainstage, Free Stage, Market Place, Fair Food, Helicopter Rides and of course the ever popular 4-H. 

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New this year: 

High Stakes Rodeo, a member of the United Rodeo Association will bring all the excitement you expect with Bronco Riding, Calf Robing, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling and Bull Riding. 
 

Military Appreciation night - July 13.  Local VFW Chapters will host a Color Guard and Honor Guard Ceremony.  All Active and Veterans and their families will be given free admission to the fair that night.

Leavenworth is looking forward to July.  From the fireworks display on the fourth to the free concert series on July 10 by the band “South Bound”, there is something for everyone to enjoy. 

There are also several shopping events to attend including Alive After 5 on July 1, Side Walk Sales on July 9-10 and Christmas in July on the last weekend. 

So plan on visiting Leavenworth this summer and enjoy all that we have to offer. 

For more information about Leavenworth, visit www.VisitLeavenworthKS.com or call 913-758-2948. 

Did You Know?
Three Breweries Within
Five Minutes

Get your drink on in Shawnee! Transport Brewery and Servaes Brewing Company are located in downtown Shawnee literally just one block apart! Transport is a neighborhood style brewery offering all the classic styles anyone could ask for. Dog-friendly, kid-friendly, and great place to kick back, it’s a must to visit. Servaes is known for their experimentation and daily new taps! From key-lime pie sours to coconut cereal stouts, if you like off-the-wall styles and a flight full of different flavors, check it out.

Five minutes south at 75th & Nieman Road, Pathlight Brewing is quickly making a name for itself in the KC craft beer scene too! Just five minutes from the downtown breweries, Pathlight is known for their IPA’s and wild ales….oh, and they offer premium whisky pours too.