Kansas City's population is close to 150,000 people. The city is located where the Kansas and Missouri rivers meet, and benefits from a progressive, educated population. Arts and culture are big draws in Kansas city, with Capitol Federal Park at Sandstone Amphitheater holding outdoor concerts throughout the year. The venue has close to seven thousand seats, as well as a large amount of grass seating for visitors and residents alike.
The Lewis and Clark Historic Park at Kaw Point not only offers historic education, but also provides boat access to the Kansas and Missouri rivers, as a fun family day out near Kansas City. Alternatively, the Kansas Speedway hosts NASCAR Sprint Cup and Indy Racing League events throughout the year, and draws crowds from across the state for its calendar of racing events.
The Schlitterbahn Vacation Village is a large water park that features a large amount of rides and attractions for the entire family. Located nearby, Village West is a four hundred acre district that offers the area's best choices for entertainment, indoor & outdoor shopping and dining.
