Missouri

Experience an unforgettable journey from St. Louis to Chicago. Discover captivating sights, local eats and history on this epic road trip.

When we planned our trip to Kansas City, we found ourselves with a hotel reservation in Independence and the opportunity to visit the world of Harry S Truman. Even though the primary focus of our trip was Kansas City style barbecue, we were looking forward to the opportunity to take in the Truman home, as …

On a Sunday morning around the corner from Arthur Bryant’s Barbecue, we found things understandably quiet on 18th and Vine. The historic 18th and Vine District in downtown Kansas City is long recognized as an incubator for a distinctive form of blues-based jazz. The 18th and Vine District is also a downtown Kansas City African-American cultural center. As …