Destination: Kansas City

Kansas City shares plans to become a global travel destination. Plus: superfood in Brookside, an "ultra-accommodating" entertainment complex in Olathe, and Four Light.

September 23, 2024

Together With

Introducing the Heartland Tea, Coffee & Chocolate Festival. Join us for a weekend with artisanal experts in all three treats. Enjoy tastings, in-depth classes, lectures, and afternoon tea & coffee seatings. Tickets are now available! 

Tourism

Kansas City Hosted a Record-Breaking Number of Visitors in 2023

VisitKC

Kansas City welcomed a record-breaking 28.4 million visitors in 2023, a nearly 5% increase from the year prior.

  • Global Destination: The news was announced at last week’s 2024 Annual Tourism Outlook, which highlighted the successes of local tourism in 2023, and shared the vision for the future of the city in 2024 and beyond. The visitors in 2023 spent $4 billion during their trips here, which generated a total of $6.7 billion in economic impact.

  • Global Recognition Kansas City is catching the eye of publications and tourists alike from across the globe. Within the last year, the city has been named among 52 Places to Go in 2024 by the New York Times, been honored as home to two of the World’s Greatest Places by TIME Magazine, named on the Travel Green List 2024 by Wonderlust, and plenty more!

To stay up to date on local tourism in Kansas City, check out VisitKC’s website HERE. 

Get Ready, Everbowl is Opening Soon in Brookside with a Grand Celebration!

Everbowl

The wait is over! Everbowl is excited to announce the grand opening in Brookside! Join us for an unforgettable Friends and Family event on September 26 from 5-8 PM.

  • New Neighbors: This is more than just an opening; it’s a celebration of health, community, and deliciousness. Gather your friends and family, and let’s kick off this nourishing journey together, with the first 300 guests enjoying a FREE superfood bowl!

  • Fuel for Movement: Experience the joy of nourishing your body with our vibrant, handcrafted bowls and smoothies made from the freshest ingredients. Our menu is centered around superfoods and high-quality ingredients made from stuff that's been around forever. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

For more details, visit the Everbowl website or connect with them on social media.

Development

An “Ultra-Accommodating” Entertainment Complex Could Be Coming to Olathe

Loretto Holdings

The Olathe city council has signaled support for a massive entertainment complex at 119th and Renner Road.

  • Family Business: The developer of the proposed project is Loretto Holdings, which was founded by Lamar Hunt Jr. Last week, the Olathe City Council approved a STAR (sales tax and revenue) bond district for 130 acres just off I-35 and 119th.

  • Fun For All: The district would be an “ultra-accommodating” entertainment complex for people with special needs, modeled after Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio, TX. It would feature an 18-acre amusement park, a 5,000-seat sports arena, a 150-room hotel, and 120,000 square feet of restaurant and retail.

Learn more about the district and see renderings HERE. 

Development

A Familiar Name Looks to Change the KC Skyline

Beyer Blinder Belle

The Cordish Cos. recently submitted plans for its fourth “Light” tower in downtown Kansas City.

  • Downtown Dreamin’: Four Light would be the newest addition from Cordish in downtown Kansas City, joining their developments such as One, Two, and Three Light, the Power and Light District, and the recently renovated Midland Lofts. Cordish is also behind a variety of developments across the country.

  • Lucky Number Four: The $156 million Four Light would fill a parking lot northeast of Truman Road and Baltimore Ave. The tower would rise 24 stories, contain 293 luxury units, and feature a 12,000+ square foot restaurant and retail building.

For more details about Four Light, check out the article by KCBJ HERE. 

KC Daily Picks

In Other News…

  • 📚 Support Local Books: Local bookstore Monarch Books & Gifts was unfortunately the victim of recent fraud and needs your help! Check out owner Christin Young’s story and learn how you can support Monarch in these tough times HERE. 

  • 🏈 Tailgate Costs: Online publication Oddspedia recently released a study showing which NFL teams offer the best value for money for tailgating. Where did the Chiefs land?

  • ✈️ Happy Flying: According to a recent survey by J.D. Power North America Airport Satisfaction Study, the Kansas City International Airport ranked third in customer satisfaction for large North American airports.

  • 🎶 Sounds Familiar: Have you seen this iPhone 16 Pro commercial? The outro features the song “Genius” by Kansas City singer-songwriter Krizz Kaliko! Kaliko released the song in 2009.

  • ⚾️ Home Stretch: The Royals are entering the final week of the regular season and could really use some wins to keep playoff hopes alive. The Boys in Blue have lost seven straight games.

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