Jackson County is located in the western portion of the U.S. state of Missouri, on the border with Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 717,204. making it the second-most populous county in the state - after St. Louis County in the east. The county seats are Independence and Kansas City.
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Opened in 2011, it houses two venues: the 1,800-seat Muriel Kauffman Theatre, home of the Kansas City Ballet and Lyric Opera of Kansas City; and the 1,600-seat Helzberg Hall, home of the Kansas City Symphony Orchestra. Both venues host a variety of artists and performance groups in addition to these three resident entities.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri, is a world-class institution renowned for its expansive collection, striking architecture, and beautiful sculpture garden. It serves as a cultural treasure for art enthusiasts, historians, and casual visitors alike.
Lee's Summit is a city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is a suburb in the Kansas City metropolitan area. It resides in Jackson County (predominantly) as well as Cass County. Its population was 101,108 in 2020. Known for the award-winning downtown district, beautiful parks and trails, and fantastic food options, the city is just 20 minutes from Kansas City, in the heart of America.
The Harry S. Truman National Historic Site preserves the longtime home of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States, as well as other properties associated with him in the Kansas City, Missouri, metropolitan area.
Independence, Missouri, is a city located in the western part of the state, just east of Kansas City. Known as the "Queen City of the Trails," it has a rich history as a starting point for several pioneer trails, including the Oregon, California, and Santa Fe Trails. Independence is the county seat of Jackson County, Missouri. It had a total population of 123,011 in 2020.
The National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, is the United States' official museum dedicated to preserving the history of World War I. Located near downtown Kansas City, it is an iconic landmark and a must-visit for anyone interested in history, art, and cultural heritage.
Kansas City, Missouri, often referred to as KC, is the largest city in Missouri and is located in the western part of the state, near the border with Kansas. It's known for its rich history, jazz music heritage, delicious barbecue, and vibrant arts scene. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 508,090.
Oceans of Fun is a large water park located in Kansas City, Missouri. It is situated adjacent to Worlds of Fun, an amusement park, and the two parks are often jointly operated and marketed as one destination. Oceans of Fun opened in 1982 and has since become a popular summer attraction in the Kansas City area.
The Liberty Memorial, located in Kansas City, Missouri is a memorial to the soldiers who died in World War I and houses The National World War I Museum.
