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If you have ever heard the song lyrics, “Going to Kansas City, Kansas City, here I come,” you may have thought why? Actually, Kansas City was the birthplace of jazz greats including William "Count" Basie, Charlie "Bird" Parker, and Orin "Hot Lips" Page. At the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum/American Jazz Museum, housed in one building, you will learn more about famous sports figures and musicians. Harry Truman, too, was born in this neck of the woods. The Harry S. Truman Library & Museum, in Independence, educates visitors about the 33rd president and his times. | |
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The Hill in St. Louis
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Written By Guest Author | Published June 14, 2005 |
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One of the greatest Italian neighborhoods in the country is in St. Louis. The neighborhood, known as "The Hill," was settled in the early 1900s by Italian immigrants.
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Treats off the Beaten Path
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Some of Missouri's most delightful culinary treats are only found off the beaten path. Start your tour at Shatto Milk Company, a family-owned and operated dairy just an hour's drive from Kansas City.
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