A day’s drive from most of the Midwest, Central Plains, and a good chunk of the South, Kansas City’s charm and character is evident in the depth and breadth of its distinctive neighborhoods. From high-end to bohemian, urban to...
Touring the Missouri State Capitol Building in Jefferson City
Whenever our family passes through a state’s capital city, we like to stop and tour the capitol building. Free and open to the general public, most state capitol buildings offer guided tours (if you have a larger group, call...
Life in the Fast Lane, Google Fiber in Kansas City
Over one year after Google Fiber came to the Kansas City Startup Village, a grassroots community of startup businesses moved to into the neighborhood. Located in a five-block radius between 43rd and 49th Streets on State Line Road—where you...
What to do in Kansas City with the Family
Kansas City. Best known as the “city of fountains,” this Midwestern Missouri destination may be one of the best-kept secrets in the family travel industry. Bursting with culture, entertainment, museums, sporting venues, and enough independent restaurants to keep a...
Dine on the Line, Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant in Kansas City
Light on the health, but heavy on the fun is Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant. With three locations in the greater Kansas City area, our family recently dined at the downtown Crown Center venue. A destination stop for decades by locals...
Better Than Dinosaurs… Butterflies, Tarantulas and Cockroaches Entice Families
Families on vacation are choosing insects over dinosaurs. The bugs don't have gnashing, man-eating teeth, but they do have their own appeal, including hairy legs, brightly colored wings, and even nasty-looking fangs. Butterfly houses, the latest and greatest place...
Family Vacations in Branson, Missouri
Finding the the perfect venue for a multi-generational family road trip is no small feat. Read why our first choice this summer vacation was Branson, Missouri.
St. Louis, Missiouri: Family Winter Wonderland
Family vacations don't stop just because the weather turns cold. Especially in St. Louis, a city that has always embraced their "Gateway to the West" location and position in the history of the US. With a host of biggest,...
