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What To Do In Kansas City  (When You're Not  Watching Soccer ⚽) Quick Takeaways 1. Explore world-class museums like the National WWI Museum 2. Indulge in Kansas City's famous BBQ scene 3. Experience the vibrant jazz culture 4. Shop at unique districts like Country Club Plaza 5. Enjoy outdoor activities in parks and along trails Kansas City isn't just about football. This vibrant Midwest metropolis offers a plethora of attractions and activities that'll keep you entertained between matches. Let's dive into the heart of KC and explore its hidden gems. Savor the BBQ Scene Kansas City's BBQ is legendary. Don't miss out on: Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que : Home of the famous Z-Man sandwich Q39 : For a modern twist on classic BBQ Arthur Bryant's : A KC institution since 1920 Pro tip: Try the burnt ends – they're a KC specialty! Explore World-Class Museums KC's cultural s

  "Aw Dad, do we have to go to another boring baseball museum on our vacation?" groaned Marcus from the backseat.  His sister Nia chimed in, "Yeah, I thought we were gonna have fun this time!" Dad laughed from the driver's seat. "Who says the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum won't be fun? This place is gonna be way cooler than you think!" The kids looked at each other, rolling their eyes. Museums were just dusty old buildings with stuff nobody cared about anymore. What could be entertaining about that? "Look you two, this museum is all about some of the most amazing, ‘strattin' baseball players who ever took the field," Dad explained. "Back before Black players could join the major leagues because of unfair segregation laws, they had their own leagues called the Negro Leagues." " Strattin '?" Marcus asked, scrunching his face in confusion. Dad told them all about players like Josh Gibson , who was so strong he onc

It was a dark and stormy night–and no matter how much it frightened the Smiths kids (and their dog and cat) they all had to go to bed. The father had passed on his love for baseball–America’s past time–to his son and daughter. He would play baseball with them in the back yard. He would take them to major and minor league baseball games. He would buy them equipment and baseball cards. And tell them stories of the greatest players of all times. So while their mother told them bedtime stories involving beanstalks and princesses, hobbits and orcs, their father evoked the legends of Lou Gehrig and Jolting Joe DiMaggio. The household hated stormy weather. And on nights like this no one could stand to hear stories of dark magic and battles, of Middle Earth and even unicorns. The kids would want to hear their father’s baseball stories. Earlier that day the little boy and girl heard snatches from the news about something called the Negro League, and how their records were now being included int