Just how cool is Kansas City?

According to Travel + Leisure, KC is the “next capital of cool.”

In its annual America’s Favorite Places – Most Underrated Cities survey, Travel + Leisure says people are “seriously missing out on these 20 amazing cities,” including Kansas City at No. 9.

For the survey, the magazine asked its readers and Kansas City locals to extol their hometowns or places they have lived in and know like the back of their hand. Readers ranked their cities across a range of categories – from the quality of the pizza to the friendliness of locals and everything in between.

So what do Kansas City locals think is so great about our town?

According to Travel + Leisure: “Like Minneapolis/St. Paul, many Kansas City residents felt their Midwest location made it too easy to overlook. ‘Folks don’t happen by,’ said one. But with design-driven spots like Urban Provisions, locally roasted beans from Oddly Correct, and outrageously good barbecue from an actual, functional gas station [Joe’s Kansas City BBQ], Kansas City is poised to be the next capital of cool.” 

Kansas City also ranks among the friendliest U.S. cities in a Travel + Leisure survey naming America’s Friendliest Cities! We are happy to know even though KC is underrated, it’s cool too!

We’re not surprised that Kansas City has been recognized as friendly and underrated! We love the city we live, work and play in, and we thoroughly enjoy helping new and current Kansas City locals buy and sell their homes here. Our team works together to provide the best client-focused experience in the area.

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