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.
The Legends is an outdoor outlet mall that is conveniently located right off of I-435, and just minutes from I-70. Along with many stores and restaurants, this outlet mall also has a movie theater, a padded play area for kids, and ice cream shops. On the outskirts of the mall are more family restaurants, larger stores, hotels, a baseball field, a soccer stadium, apartments, a NASCAR race track, and Hollywood casino. Right in front of the movie theater is a beautiful water fountain that kids can throw coins in. During the holiday season, you can enjoy a beautiful Christmas tree in the center of the fountain, along with a lighting ceremony. The Legends is close to Kansas City, Bonner Springs, Basehor, and Piper, making it a popular destination for just about everyone!