Going to Kansas City

Sports fans--Arrowhead and Kaufman Stadiums are home to the Chiefs and Royals. Check them out if you're a football or baseball lover.

Gamblers--Several casinos are set up along the waterfront for gambling entertainment. Choose from The Argosy, The Flamingo, The Station Casino, and others.

Nightlife--The Westport area is full of entertainment, from Stanford's Comedy House to several bars and pubs.

Food--KC has a mixture of different and unusual places to eat. Barbeque is the best, but try other specialties like sub sandwiches and grinde

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Curt sayings from 'Walt', the owner, adorn the walls. It's a great place to stay up late with your friends drinking beers and clogging your arteries. The waitresses have character.

Stanford's is housed in an old two-story building with the restaurant being downstairs and the comedy club upstairs. I haven't eaten at the restaurant and the reviews seem to be mixed. With so many varied eateries around the Westport area, I'd suggest eating somewhere else, then taking in the show. I mean, comedy is what this place is about.

rising comics and veterans Monday night is open mic night Stanford's offers many shows in one night. Watching stand-up is a unique experience. While your laughing your butt off, you can order a drink or two--and it won't cost you a fortune. If you're hungry before or after the show, Stanford's has a restaurant downstairs. They also have 3 full bars for those who might need another drink or two. entry in progress...

William Rockhill Nelson donated most of the resources that created the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The museum is divided into collections--Egyptian, Greek and Roman in one wing. Renaissance/Christian works, Baroque, Roccoco and Impressionism in another wing. The second floor includes American art with a special hallway devoted to Kansas City native Thomas Hart Benton. The other wings on the second floor are devoted to Japanese, Chinese, and other Asian cultures. The small third floor houses the American Indian works.

Classical works include a panel of Monet's 'Water Lilies', Van Gogh's 'Olive Orchard', and Michelangelo's 'St. Jean the Baptiste'. Do not miss the completely reconstructed Buddhist temple on the second floor. You must sit for a moment and meditate to enjoy the full experience.

Step inside the Rozelle dining courtyard for a view of a huge fountain and become surrounded by the large balcony from the second floor. The food is excellent, but a bit pricey.

Avoid the museum at all costs on Saturdays. It's free and many little critters (children) like to ruin the peaceful experience. All other times are okay.

Grab a map when you enter and plan your day. Unless you like over-priced amusement park pizza, plan to bring your lunch in a cooler. Leave at lunchtime and snack on a picnic table.

World of Fun has great rollercoasters. Whether you like the old-fashioned wooden kind (Timberwolf) or smooth hydraulics (Mamba) you won't be disappointed. And since it heats up in KC during the summer, there are plenty of water rides to cool you down. Be prepared for lines though.

Oceans of Fun is an expansive waterpark. It'll take you all day to do the fun activities. You won't be able to miss the the huge wave pool with over a million gallons of water. Hey, we don't have an ocean here in Kansas City, but at least we can create one.

You'll have fun slipping down the water slides or kayaking in a lake. Adults should leave the kids at their respective water playground area and try out the Coconut Cove (see above for description).

The majority of the permanent collection is the Bebe and Crosby Kemper Collection which includes works by Robert Rauschenberg, William Wegmam, Georgia O'Keefe and Willem de Koonig. Those who have followed the art collector's world will recognize Mr. and Mrs. Kemper's collection as being under careful scrutiny over the past year. The Georgia O'Keefe which had been sold to them was discovered to be a fake.

Every few months the exhibits are rotated. You may see a photographer, a sculpter, a painter or any other artist displayed here. You'll find your concept of art challenged frequently.

Allow at least a half of an hour to an hour for a proper visit. The museum is free and like most galleries the museum is closed on Mondays. The Kemper has a small cafe which serves lunch throughout the week and dinner on weekends. There is also a small museum shop which sells

My personal experience with the Kemper has been enlightening. I first went here for a college class I was taking and have continued