Kansas City, Kansas, also known locally as KCK, is a city that is rich in history and has a very diverse population. KCK is the third-largest city in the state of Kansas and the county seat of Wyandotte County. It is part of a consolidated city-county government known as the "Unified Government". Kansas City, KS has a vast array of activities for the entire family including festivals, museums, historic sites, NASCAR, professional soccer’s Sporting Kansas City, minor league baseball’s T-Bone’s, and major shopping districts, including the Legends and Village West. Kansas City is an extremely convenient, travel-friendly, city due to its close proximity to the Kansas City International Airport and Downtown, as well as being close to several major highways including I-35, I-70, I-435, I-635, and I-670. Kansas City was formed in 1868, having developed into a vital town due to its location at Kaw Point, the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers. KCK was a vital town that connected westbound travelers to the Sante Fe, Oregon, and California trails, including Lewis and Clark during their historic westward journey. KCK was incorporated in October 1872.
If you are looking for an afternoon of very inexpensive entertainment you should consider this wonderful and peaceful area just a few miles from the Kansas Speedway. This 450 acre lake was built during the depression of the 1930's. It was built by the "WPA" program of the federal government. This program helped put depression era citizens back to work. Be sure to tour the massive spillway. The spillway is 10 stories down and is quite breathtaking. While traveling across the dam you can see for miles across the flatlands of the Missouri River. The panoramic view encompasses as far as Parkville, Mo.All you need for all of this is your car, your kids and maybe a picnic basket!