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Kansas City Named Top Travel Destination in 2025 by Tripadvisor

Pack your bags, we’re heading to Kansas City! Tripadvisor named Kansas City as a top trending travel destination in the U.S. for 2025.

• Follow the Trends: Kansas City was ranked #4 in the top trending destinations in the U.S. for the 2025 Traveler’s Choice Awards Best of the Best. The Best of the Best winners are among the top 1% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.

• Take a Trip: Kansas City was named for its music scene (particularly Jazz), fountains, family-friendly events and attractions, and museums. The top three destinations on the list were West Palm Beach, FL, Santa Barbara, CA, and Cleveland, OH.

See the full list of the top trending travel destinations for 2025 HERE. 

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Opening

Craft Putt to Open Second Metro Location

Locally-owned mini-golf bar Craft Putt will soon open its second metro location in Lee’s Summit.

• Beers and Bogeys: Craft Putt Lee’s Summit will be located within the Summit Fair Shopping Center at 840 NW Blue Parkway. Work is underway to convert the 11,000-square-foot space that formerly housed Forever 21 into a mini-golf experience.

• Putt One, Putt Two: Craft Putt was launched in 2022 at 11440 W. 135th St. in Overland Park, which features a 10-hole course, craft beer and cocktails, and a full food menu. The space also offers catering, private events, and a variety of events.

Craft Putt Lee’s Summit has an estimated opening date of April 2025.

Development

All-Abilities Theme Park Gets the Green Light in Olathe

An all-abilities theme park in Olathe is moving forward following City Council approval.

• Green Light: The entertainment district called Olathe Gateway got the green light from the Olathe City Council last week when leaders approved a zoning change and preliminary development plan. Back in September, the City Council approved STAR bonds for the project, which is expected to cost $320 million.

• Fun for All: The project is being developed by VanTrust Real Estate and Loretto Properties, which was founded by Lamar Hunt Junior. At the center of the development is an 11-acre theme park built for personas with all abilities. It will feature a zipline, sensory village, a 4D theater, and is being modeled after Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio, TX.

Construction for Olathe Gateway is expected to begin this summer and finish by the summer of 2026.

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In Other News…

• 🏈 Houston Has a Problem: The Chiefs officially have an opponent for the AFC Divisional Round. The Houston Texans will make their way to Arrowhead for a 3:30 kickoff on Saturday (1/18).

• 🏠 Defensive Development: Former Sporting KC star Graham Zusi is helping develop a six-unit residential project in Kansas City’s Westside neighborhood.

• ❌ Party’s Over: With plans to close hundreds of stores nationwide, retailer Party City will close its lone remaining location in the KC metro at 8400 W 135th St. in Overland Park.

• 📱 All in the App: Issues with snow in KCMO? Residents can report issues to the city via the myKCMO app.

• 🏗️ Fourth Times a Charm: The KCMO City Council approved a plan for the 25-story Four Light tower. The $156 million project will feature 293 apartment units, 17,000 square feet of retail space, and a $17 million parking garage.

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