They don’t specify which side of the state line they’re talking about, and it’s possible they don’t know there’s a difference, but the Huffington Post has honored Kansas City as the most exciting “it” city in the US. We’re not sure what that means, but we can share the sentiment.
The food, the Midwestern hospitality and the music were all highlighted as reasons to visit the metro area. The author doesn’t write a lot about the cities on the list. Here’s the KC entry:
“Get to the Green Lady Lounge for some jazz, eat awesome BBQ at Q39, and don’t forget to check out the historic City Market. The food is amazing, nearly everything is affordable, and the people are nice.”