Show me travel convenience

• Kansas City is centrally located in the heart of America. It's easily accessible by interstates and highways. You'll find with its central location, Kansas City is the perfect spot for CASE ASAP participants to hop a short flight from just about anywhere in the continental United States.

Show me fun facts

• Kansas City is the "City of Fountains," with over 200 throughout the metropolitan area.
• Kansas City prides itself on high-quality BBQ. Nationally recognized BBQ brands such as Gates, Arthur Bryant's, and KC Masterpiece call Kansas City home.
• A bustling Midwest metropolis, Kansas City is the 29th largest metropolitan area in the United States.

Show me famous people from Kansas City

• Walt Disney, film producer
• David Cook, American Idol 2008 winner
• Jesse James, American outlaw
• Dr. Phil McGraw, talk show psychologist
• Paul Rudd, actor
• Harry S Truman, 33rd president of the United States

Show me fun, exciting and inexpensive adventures

• The Power & Light District is an eight block hub of retail outlets, dining and entertainment centered at 13th Street and Walnut Street. Restaurants vary from inexpensive quick-service restaurants to exquisite, high-quality dining establishments. The Power & Light District and Baltimore's Power Plant and Power Plant Live destinations were developed by the same firm. For those who were in Baltimore for last year's convention, you know how exciting and lively the Power Plant and Power Plant Live areas were! No matter what catches your fancy—outlet shopping, Kansas City BBQ, country line dancing or dueling against your adviser at the Howl at the Moon dueling piano bar—you are sure to enjoy the Power & Light District!
• The College Basketball Experience is an interactive fan facility, stimulating visitors with exhilaration, interaction, reverence and calmness. Admission is $12, and it is located at 1401 Grand Boulevard in the Power & Light District.
• The Hallmark Visitors Center invites visitors to celebrate the Hallmark story. A variety of exhibits enable visitors to understand the craftsmanship and creative energies involved in the construction of Hallmark products. There is no admission charge. Located between the Crown Center Shops and the Hallmark Cards Headquarters.
• The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art is internationally recognized for its outstanding collection of more than 33,500 objects. Visitors' senses are evoked by artwork spanning centuries of civilization, from ancient times to the present day. Located near the Country Club Plaza at 4525 Oak Street.
• The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City houses a money museum that gives visitors a close-up look at the United States' financial system in action. Reservations are required for guided tours, and require a party of five or more people, and notice of one week. Self-guided tours are available for both groups and individuals without reservation. Located adjacent to Crown Center at 1 Memorial Drive.
• The Country Club Plaza is a fifteen block shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Restaurants range from fast-food joints to fine dining establishments. The Plaza is located at 47th Street and Broadway Street.

Show me good food

• Jack Stack Barbeque is a Kansas City favorite that fits the bill for scrumptious, award-winning Kansas City BBQ. Located at 101 West 22nd Street.
• Three Little Pigs BBQ uses family recipes to create award-winning BBQ for Kansas City. Located in the Crown Center Shops steps from the convention.
• Fritz's hosts a unique dining experience inside the Crown Center Shops, ready to excite even the most seasoned diners. Trains commute across overhead train tracks, dropping patrons' meals down to their tables.
• The Power & Light District offers a multitude of culinary favorites, shopping destinations and entertainment options. Try these trendy Power & Light restaurants for a meal that is less than $10: Chipotle, Chef Burger, or Famous Dave's Barbeque.

Planning your trip? To learn more about Kansas City visit the Official Kansas City Tourism Web site.