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Kansas City Facts
Population: 441,545
Elevation: 882 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 313.5 square miles.
Location: Located at the extreme western section of Missouri, on the Missouri/Kansas border, 250 miles west of St. Louis.
Time Zone: Central Standard Time (when it's noon in Kansas City, it's 1pm in New York City and 10am in Los Angeles). Kansas City observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October.
Local Seasons:
Kansas City has four distinct seasons, making each time of year unique. Summer does tend to be the busiest time of year as travelers hit the roads for summer vacation. Fall can also be busy, particularly on weekends as the leaves turn and the temperatures drop. As both a business and leisure destination, visitors should be prepared to dress accordingly, depending on the time of year. In July and August the temperature can exceed 90 F with humidity in the high 80s. However, evening temperatures do drop below 70 F, making it an ideal time for an evening stroll followed by dinner at one of the city's many fine restaurants. Spring and fall are quite pleasant with the average daily temperature around 60 F. Both seasons bring an abundance of color as the seasons change. Winters are cold and there is frequent snow, transforming the city into a winter wonderland.
How to Get There:
By Air
Kansas City International Airport
601 Brasilia Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64153
816-243-3000
The airport is located 25 miles northwest of downtown and is served by many of the national and internationally recognized airlines as well as certain local and regional carriers.
Ground Transportation
Most of the major car rental companies as well as taxi and limousine service are available at the airport as well as throughout the city. In addition, shuttle busses are available at the airport for transportation to many areas.
By Car
The major routes into the city are I-70 from the eat (St. Louis), and west (Denver): I-35 from the north (Des Moines), and southwest (Wichita); and I-29 from the northwest (Omaha).
By Train
Amtrak
30 West Pershing Rd.
Union Station
Kansas City, MO 64108
800-USA-RAIL
By Bus
Greyhound
1101 Troost
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-221-2835
How to Get Around:
By far the best way to get around is by either personal or rental car. In addition, bus #111 (the Downtown Shuttle) is an acceptable means of transportation for getting around in the downtown area.
National Holidays:
New Year's Day, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January
President' Day, the third Monday in February
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, the first Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25
New Year's Eve, December 31
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