More than $9 billion in major improvements and $4.5 billion in downtown development alone, there is a whole new Kansas City! This includes the new downtown entertainment and nightlife district called The Power & Light.

The Convention Center is now home to one of the 10 largest convention center ballrooms in the country. From historic restorations to dramatic renovations, Kansas City's hotels are experiencing a renaissance of their own. The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has dramatically changed the downtown skyline.

The City Power & Light District which is a neighbor of the new Sprint Center, is an eight-block, 24 hour-a-day entertainment destination. The state-of-the-art, 18,500-seat Sprint Center is home to major sporting events and concerts. The College Basketball Experience features interactive exhibits and a hoops hall of fame.

Nelson Atkins Museum, the new National WWI Museum at Liberty Memorial, are both unique museum experiences. The nationally acclaimed Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art unveiled its new Bloch Building in 2007. and the WWI museum has gone through a major renovation.

Kansas City offers a wealth of attractions. The striking landscape includes wide boulevards, beautiful parks, fantastic architecture and more than 200 fountains. The city's diversions include world-class museums, a vibrant arts scene, superb shopping and great blues and jazz clubs. If you haven't noticed there's a "Whole New Kansas City" out there!