City: Kansas City, MO

Category: Tours & Attractions

Telephone: (913) 788-3700

Description: This shopping, dining, and entertainment district surrounding the Kansas Speedway quickly became the state’s biggest draw. Sports enthusiasts can find all camo, all the time at Cabela’s (where little ones can stare for hours at the big fish in the huge aquarium), moms can outfit an entire home at Nebraska Furniture Mart, and we can all get a little retail therapy at dozens of specialty and fashion stores, many of which are the first ones to open in the Midwest. Find a hot bargain at an outlet stores, then chill out over a cool drink at one of the many restaurants and bars. We guarantee kids will think the country’s first T-Rex Cafe is dino-mite. Just save room for Sheridan’s frozen custard after dinner. If all that’s not enough, Village West tempts you to stay longer with live entertainment, a 60-foot fountain display, and a walking tour that celebrates 80 famous Kansans (we’re waiting for our plaque to go up any day now).