Kansas City is one of five international “Destinations to Watch” in 2009, according to SmarterTravel.com. The popular travel Web site recently unveiled to USA Today its top picks for travel in 2009, and Kansas City was the only place in the United States to make the list. Other destinations making the cut were Vancouver, Canada; Peru; Rivieria Nayarit in Mexico; and Vilnius, Lithuania.
“Our top picks for destinations…[more]
Missouri motorists continued to enjoy some of the lowest fuel prices in the nation in early December as gasoline and diesel costs plunged for the 11th straight week, according to a recent survey of state fuel prices from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Energy Center.
According to the Energy Center’s newest Energy Bulletin, on Dec. 1 Missouri’s average retail price for regular gasoline had dropped 47 cents…[more]
There’s always something new to do in St. Louis and 2009 is no exception. New exhibits, events and activities are happening throughout the region, so here’s a list of just some of the exciting and entertaining options awaiting you in
St. Louis. Your next great getaway is All Within Reach.
In 2009, the biggest new event in St. Louis is one of the best events in…[more]
KCRiverFest has been named a finalist for an international special event award.
The Special Events Magazine Advisory Board released the list of entries nominated to receive a Gala Award, the most prestigious prize in the special events industry.
EventPros, Inc., a Kansas City special events and communications company, received the nomination for their work producing KCRiverFest, Kansas City’s annual Independence Day festival. EventPros produces KCRiverFest on…[more]
It’s holiday time again, and St. Louis has all sorts of unique treasures to share with visitors and residents alike. Check out what’s new with some old friends at area attractions or shop ‘til you drop at the fabulous assortment of boutiques, gift shops and top name department stores.
By Guest Contributor, 11-10-2008
Grab your map and discover Americana at the many roadside attractions along Missouri’s stretch of America’s Mother Road. Established in 1926, Route 66 covers 2,448 miles and eight states, with Missouri claiming more than 280 miles of the route. Roadside markers along Interstate 44, Route 66’s modern replacement, guide you past motor courts, gas stations and other highway-dependent businesses providing travelers a glimpse of the past.
Say goodbye to the standard two-week vacation destination; say hello to oodles of get-away options. More and more, folks are recognizing the pleasure of taking frequent breaks from their busy schedules — and taking to the road to relax and recharge.
To help travelers plan spur-of-the-moment getaways, the Missouri Division of Tourism has published a collection of destinations that are a short drive from cities in the region…[more]
As the days grow short and the nights cool, nature is resplendent with shades of crimson, gold and orange. Missouri’s scenic highways and byways provide the opportunity to experience fall color in all of its glory.
More than a third of the state is covered by forests, with approximately 140 different species of trees and numerous varieties of multihued shrubs and ivies providing a rich tapestry of fall…[more]
Igniting a new fall tradition, WaterFire Kansas City is back for its second, fiery year. The moving, multi-sensory experience of music, fire and water will return to Brush Creek this fall for one night only—Saturday, Oct. 25. The event begins at dusk and runs until midnight.
More than 25,000 people experienced WaterFire Kansas City when it premiered in September 2007. Stretching from Pennsylvania Avenue to J.C. Nichols Parkway,By Guest Contributor, 10-01-2008
Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. – Meet America’s first Mountain Man and find out how high an anvil can fly at the 21st annual Osage River Mountain Man Rendezvous and Muzzleloader Shoot, Sept. 19-21. The popular event will be held at the Silver Star Campground (formerly American Legion Campground) below Bagnell Dam at Central Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks.
This authentic living-history re-enactment will bring together traders and…[more]
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