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CITY INFORMATION

Situated at the junction of the Missouri and Kansas rivers, Kansas City lies along the boundary between Missouri and Kansas, and is directly opposite Kansas City, Kansas. Often abbreviated KC (to refer to the entire metropolitan area), or KCMO (to refer to only Kansas City, Missouri), Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in Missouri and the center of the 26th largest metropolitan statistical area in the United States. Kansas City has long been praised for its varied architecture, which includes many famous and interesting buildings. Its skyline is notable for various structures, including the immense Bartle Hall Convention Center and numerous skyscrapers such as the Kansas City Power and Light Building and One Kansas City Place.
On the Web: Kansas City Visitors & Convention Bureau
BALLPARK INFORMATION TRAVELING AROUND KANSAS CITY
-Ballpark: Kauffman Stadium
-Tenant: Kansas City Royals
-Opened: April 10, 1973
-Capacity:
40,793
-Cost: $43 Million
-Dimensions: 330-L, 385-LC, 400-C, 385-RC, 330-R
-Seating Chart

-Fan Experiences
-Address: 1 Royal Way
Kansas City, Missouri

On the Web: Kauffman Stadium

-Public Transit: The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority started a new bus system called, "The MAX" (Metro Area Express) that runs downtown.
                On the Web: The MAX

-Taxi: Atlas Cab: 816-421-0999
       
    Yellow Cab: 816-471-5000
-Parking: Pay lots available downtown
                On the Web: Downtown Parking
-Alternatives: Walk and Bike Paths

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Maps and Directions

ATTRACTIONS
-Negro Leagues Baseball Museum: Tells the compelling story of segregated baseball, from the founding of the Negro National League just a few blocks away in 1920, until Jackie Robinson.
 Location:
1616 East 18th Street  - Map

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Memorial Hall: Historic 3,300 seat performance center in Kansas City.
 Location:
600 North 7th Street - Map
-Children's Museum of KC
:
Promotes imagination and creative thinking in young children by providing art, cultural, educational and interactive exhibits.
 Location: 4601 State Avenue
- Map
ALL ATTRACTIONS ARE WITHIN THE CITY

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POPULAR RESTAURANTS

-Oklahoma Joe's BBQ: Come here for lip smacking ribs, smoky briskets and delicious filling sandwiches.
 Location:
3002 West 47th Avenue - Map

-Arthur Bryant's BBQ
:
A gritty barbecue landmark where meat lovers relish the burn of the cayenne- and paprika-spiced sauce.
 Location:
1727 Brooklyn Avenue -  Map
-810 Zone Sports Bar:
The 810 Zone is Kansas City's only interactive sports bar & grill
.
 Location: 4800 West 119th Street
  - Map

ALL ATTRACTIONS ARE WITHIN THE CITY

BALLPARK DIRECTIONS/PARKING

LOCAL MEDIA

Directions: Multiple routes to Kauffman Stadium can be found here.
Parking: Coming from the East or West:

Head into Kansas City on Interstate 70
Take Exit #9 - Blue Ridge Cutoff/Sports Complex Coming from the North or South:
Head into Kansas City on Interstate 435
Take Exit #63 B - Sports Complex exit

TELEVISION STATIONS

   -KCTV-5-CBS    -WDAF-4-FOX
   -KMBC-9-ABC    -KCPT-19-PBS
   -KSHB-41-NBC  

RADIO STATIONS

   -980AM-KMBZ-Royals Flagship Station
LOCAL NEWSPAPER: Kansas City Star

HOTELS

WEATHER

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