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Missouri

Signature City Kansas City

Program No. 21810RJ

Discover the many faces of Kansas City: From jazz to barbecue joints, from its Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to grand institutions of art, enjoy it all in the “Paris of the Plains.”

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At a Glance

Duration

6 days

Program Begins

Kansas City, MO

Program Concludes

Kansas City, MO

Group Type

Small Group

Meals

12 ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

Activity Level

Combine all the fountains in Rome with more boulevards than Paris, throw in more than 100 barbecue joints and top it off with some stompin’ jazz and you’ve got Kansas City. Spend a week in the “Paris of the Plains” discovering its attention-grabbing neighborhoods, rich African American history, world-class museums and lively jazz clubs. Venture across the city with local experts who share their love and knowledge of this Midwest gem. Along the way, tap your toes to live jazz and stimulate your mind and your taste buds with some of the best barbecue in the country.

Best of all, you'll...

Learn about the historical anchors of Kansas City’s Black culture on expert-led visits to the American Jazz Museum and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
Delve into the life, history and artifacts of Harry S. Truman.
Explore the Kansas City home and studio of the late artist Thomas Hart Benton to see how he and his family lived, visit Independence and learn about the pioneers.

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Tish Dwiggins

Tish Dwiggins, a Missouri native, is an avid traveler who has visited 43 U.S. states and two countries (so far). When friends started asking her to join them on vacation to “show them around,” she discovered a new career path and became certified as a group director/guide in 2018. Tish enjoys helping people not just visit new places but experience them like a local. When not on the road, she works for the University of Missouri in Columbia and enjoys being surrounded by scholars.

Please Note:

This expert may not be available for every date of the program

Activity Level

Keep the Pace

Average of 4+ hours per day on your feet between walking and standing during museum visits and presentations. Museums have stairs (no elevators) and there is very limited seating in the exhibit areas. There is also a flight of stairs (20+) to access the hotel from the bus drop off zone.

Small Group (13 to 24)

Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Suggested Reading List

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You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.

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We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

Peace of Mind

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.
Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.