City Walks - Downtown Kansas City Missouri Virtual Walks for Treadmill - Virtual Treadmill Travel

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Kansas City, MO was a capstone to such a wonderful day of discovering three Midwestern cities. One of the things I learned about Kansas City downtown was that in the 90's companies moved out to the suburbs from downtown. In the last 10 years, office spaces have been converted to condos and apartments so there seems to be a really lively and vibrant community there. Lots of people had taken their dogs out for walks and people were headed home from work. I'm sure the weather and light added a lot to the town but I really enjoyed my brief visit. I can see coming back and spending some time to explore. I hope you enjoy this walk. I filmed it at the end of November.
To answer some of the questions I asked in this walk:
Kansas name: www.indianaffairs.gov/as-ia/o... : "Named for the Kansas or Kanza tribe of the Sioux family that lived along a river in the area and gave it the tribal name. The name translates as "south wind people," or "wind people.""
KC Jazz: www.visitkc.com/visitors/thin...
"...While jazz began in the 1920s with a bang, it flourished in the 1930s, mainly as a result of political boss Tom Pendergast. During prohibition, he allowed alcohol to flow in Kansas City. As an entertainment center, Kansas City had no equal during these dry times..."
Duplicate Building: wikipedia : Omaha National Bank Building is same design as New York Life Insurance Company in Kansas City, Missouri
Term for Covered Entryways: Port a cochere or portico is the best I could find.
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Kansas City (abbreviated KC or KCMO) is the largest city in Missouri by population and area. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had a population of 508,090 in 2020, and was the 36th most-populous city in the United States as of the 2020 census. It is the most populated municipality and historic core city of the Kansas City metropolitan area, which straddles the Kansas-Missouri state line and has a population of 2,392,035. Most of the city lies within Jackson County, but portions spill into Clay, Cass, and Platte counties. Kansas City was founded in the 1830s as a Missouri River port at its confluence with the Kansas River coming in from the west. On June 1, 1850, the town of Kansas was incorporated; shortly after came the establishment of the Kansas Territory. Confusion between the two ensued, and the name Kansas City was assigned to distinguish them soon after.
Sitting on Missouri's western boundary with Kansas, with Downtown near the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, the city encompasses about 319.03 square miles (826.3 km2), making it the 23rd largest city by total area in the United States. It serves as one of the two county seats of Jackson County, along with the major suburb of Independence. Other major suburbs include the Missouri cities of Blue Springs and Lee's Summit and the Kansas cities of Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, and Kansas City, Kansas.
The city is composed of several neighborhoods, including the River Market District in the north, the 18th and Vine District in the east, and the Country Club Plaza in the south. Celebrated cultural traditions include Kansas City jazz, theater which was the center of the Vaudevillian Orpheum circuit in the 1920s, the Chiefs and Royals sports franchises, and famous cuisine based on Kansas City-style barbecue, Kansas City strip steak, and craft breweries.
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[@Classy4514]

From Richmond VA with love ❤️ Kansas city is very serene looking Beautiful City 😍

[@CityWalks]

Hi Stunna, it is a very beautiful city. I'd love to go back and spend a few days there sometime. -H

[@Classy4514]

@@CityWalks Now I want to visit because of your video 📹 😊 thanks for sharing ❤️

[@CityWalks]

@@Classy4514 Love to hear that. It’s great to inspire travel to new places. I’m very flattered. - H

[@kylecrossley2773]

WOW WHAT a nice city

[@CityWalks]

It is. Thanks for watching. -H

[@adel7187]

Thank you for sharing i really like this city

[@CityWalks]

Thank you too -H

[@sbdiaries]

Thank you for your tour of the cityscape and showing us around, wishing you all the best from England 🇬🇧.

[@CityWalks]

Thank you! You too! I love hearing from people all around the world. On the premiere we had people from Chenai, Geneva, Lithuania, Dublin, and Wales! Thanks again. -H

[@NikiKircherRoss]

Thanks for visiting our beautiful downtown KC. Your intuition about our architecture was right in point... Lots of rich 1920's and 1930's history here :) well done.

[@CityWalks]

Hi Niki, thanks so much for the confirmation. I was really enamored with your city. It seemed like so much was going on and I loved that it's become more residential downtown. -H

[@AmbientWalking]

I love this video a lot. It's always so nice to spend time watching the world go by. Love it! Thanks so much!

[@CityWalks]

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it -H

[@susanobryan6093]

Yes its hard to stay straight on the triedmill . But that's ok I like to see what you are seeing. And love your enthusiasm.

[@CityWalks]

Thanks Susan! -H

[@kungfujiujitsufliptrick4832]

Awesome video hope you revisit this city in the future and can see more

[@CityWalks]

I hope so too! Thanks so much -H

[@annnemanis2921]

I enjoy your tours, on my treadmill, after a stressful day at work - thank you.

[@CityWalks]

Great to hear! Keep on steppin' -H

[@atravellersjourney]

wonderful tour my friend, nicely done. Lots of things to see

[@CityWalks]

Thank you very much! -H

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

Adorable video and you really makes me happy. In this upload the beauty from the icons is powerful, this place looks awesome. Thanks for sharing and hope you have an amazing new year!!!

[@CityWalks]

Thank you so much 😀 You too! -H

[@naturewalks]

Great walk my friend! Thanks for sharing! Happy New Year!

[@CityWalks]

Thank you! You too! -H

[@dominikartimani9611]

one fine city

[@CityWalks]

Hi dominik, I totally agree. -H

[@bettycold]

I didn’t know that Kansas City was that beautiful and I will love to see some of the neighborhood and see what they have to offer, I’m looking for a nice place to move.

[@CityWalks]

Hi Betty, I didn't either but it really was lovely. Hope you give it a gander and find a nice new home. -H

[@kimberlyyount536]

Its an awesome place to live...video makes me homesick

[@XTRABIG]

same here. it's between Cincinnati and Kansas City.

[@henrylauncelyn7338]

Fantastic video! KC is my favorite American city.

[@CityWalks]

Hi Henry! (My name too), I was really impressed with Kansas City. I’d love to go back and give it more than a couple hours. Such a beautiful evening walk around town. I was really impressed with how many local residents were out walking their pets. Cheers. - H.

[@XTRABIG]

​@@CityWalks i love walkable cities! I'm from nyc moved to Florida so u know how that goes.. car needed for everything. Eventually plan to relocate to a walkable area- KC, Chicago, Minneapolis, etc

[@CityWalks]

@@XTRABIG I love them too. So nice to be able to just walk everywhere. Best of luck on finding a good one to move to. -H

[@XTRABIG]

​@@CityWalksThanks. Your videos are a great source for information into a decision. Peace brother.

[@RornStreetFood]

Walking street tour wonderful my friend

[@CityWalks]

Thank you very much! -H

[@smokeheavystudios]

I definitely recommend exploring the West Bottoms and Crossroads neighborhoods next time you're in the city.

[@CityWalks]

Thanks for the suggestion. -H

[@HDWalkingAdventures]

What a wonderful time to walk around.. beautiful city without much people roaming around. Another great walking tour with narration. Happy New Year 🎇

[@CityWalks]

Many thanks! -H

[@susanobryan6093]

Thanks for the videos I use this on my treadmill. But I had surgery so it helping me from being so much

[@CityWalks]

Hi Susan, hope you heal up soon from the surgery and glad these are helping with the treadmill. -H

[@suryaplara316]

Very beautiful view my friend, happy new year

[@CityWalks]

Happy new year and thanks! -H

[@SomedayStreet]

thanks for guiding me around this wonderful city, Happy New Year

[@CityWalks]

Happy new year to you too! -H

[@herewegowalks3588]

Thank you great backdrop to exercise to

[@CityWalks]

Great to hear. Keep on Steppin'! -H

[@hankschrader7050]

To answer your question about outdoor activities, The Kansas City area is adjacent to the Ozarks and is the closest city to the Lake of the Ozarks which is the best known recreational lake in America. Most KC families spend their weekends there.

[@CityWalks]

Hi Hank, This is great. Thanks so much for adding this info in. -H

[@kc2dc444]

Nice Video. I used it while biking inside! You were asking. Kansas City is named after the "Kansa" Indians. Kansas City was established long before Kansas was a state, which is also named after the Kansa Indian Tribe. It was originally the City of Kansas. So the city in Missouri was there before Kansas was even a state. Then later once Kansas became a state and development started happening on the KS side, several small suburbs on the Kansas side merged together to form KCK. KCK is basically a blue collar suburb of KCMO. It's very confusing to people outside the metro, but that's the basics of it. That's why nearly everything that KC is known for is actually in Missouri, not Kansas. Although there are now many large suburban areas in both MO and KS that make up the KC metro, but suburban KC is just like suburbia anywhere, it's places like this that make a city special and interesting.

[@CityWalks]

Thanks so much for that information and I agree with you about the details making cities special. I love discovering all the little differences and things that make them special on these walks. Thanks so much for taking the time to add that information in your comment. Much appreciated. All the best. - H

[@iknowdeweybrudda6564]

The old downtown part of KC is just like anywhere else too. Could be St. Louis Tampa, Austin or Sacramento.

[@eve_bee]

Great tour of my old neighborhood. I lived in the red brick building across the street from the church shown at the start of the video.

[@CityWalks]

Hi Eve, I love it when people can see places in these walks that are special to them. I really enjoyed my (very) brief time in the city. I'd love to go back and explore more. Thanks for sharing .-H

[@amremnant]

Nice walk and nice voice Harry :)

[@CityWalks]

Thank you kindly -H

[@RobiJMusic]

LOVE the video! I love my city. Next time you’re here check out the West Bottoms and Crossroads. The street car system is getting extended to The Plaza which is very pretty! Street car is free btw. Check out Union Station as well 👍🏻

[@CityWalks]

Thanks for the tips! Such a beautiful city and I can't wait to get back. -H

[@virtualvacations]

I lived an jour drive from here and never went. It looks like I am in need of a trip back.

[@CityWalks]

It seems like a really cool city. I’d love to get back. All the best. -H

[@elguapo90]

You have a good voice brother...not to sound too creepy lol. I appreciate the narrated walks.

[@CityWalks]

So nice of you! Thanks! -H

[@luisesquivel1419]

a block from the oak tower some beautiful buildings were demolished one of them topped in a glass cylinder. now there is a huge parking lot.

[@CityWalks]

Hi Luis, thanks for that info. I would have loved to have seen the building before they knocked it down. -H

[@luisesquivel1419]

​@@CityWalksThat building was the Diamond parking lot, sorry, I got confused.

[@luisesquivel1419]

​@@CityWalksThat parking lot was a group of buildings and a very nice one stood out that was used to store cars, it belonged to the Federal Reserve Bank across the street.

[@Bodyknowledge77]

I enjoy and have enjoyed your mirthful walking toils. Since there is another channel called City Walks perhaps rename this channel Sweet Trots. With your enthusiasm and the fact you don't always walk in cities. Anticipating the upcoming stuff and checking out the previous.

[@CityWalks]

I love that name! Thanks for the suggestion but I'm going to stick with the CW for now. Glad you are enjoying the vids and strolls. -H

[@vishuddhathakkar]

This was a beautiful walkthrough and the city looks amazing . I see you have covered a lot of western cities - any plans to film the east coast? Chicago, D.C., Philly and Boston are my absolute favourite ones and you would do an amazing job if you film them !

[@CityWalks]

Hi Vish, This walk is part of a road trip we to to SC, NC, and DC. I'd actually hoped to do more walks but I ran out of time in several places. None the less, there's more vids to come. St. Louis, Nasheville, Athens, Augusta, Charlotte, Wilmington, Raleigh, and DC. I'd love to get to Boston and Philly etc some day. Thanks for watching. -H

[@wanderer410]

@@CityWalks Really looking forward to the Charlotte vid!

[@patrickmartin7244]

Just for the record Chicago is one of the western cities and which it is you speak that's not East Coast that's Midwest

[@allenhill1223]

Back in the day there where whole neighborhood. 12th street was really big. Im still shocked city market condos😮. Sure changed.

[@allenhill1223]

Wyndotte Indians. They own the casino right next to city hall😂.

[@CityWalks]

Very cool local info. Thanks so much. -H

[@mikeylikesit9568]

Love the video representing our city but I did catch where you said it wasn’t much bigger than Omaha. Omahas metro is 1 million where KC metro is closer to 2.5 million.

[@CityWalks]

Hi Mikey, thanks for the catch and correct info. Is that also true of the cities’ proper? I may have been relying on more specific numbers from Wikipedia but I could have also just gotten the numbers wrong. Thanks again. Loved my walk there and would love to come back and spend more time some day. -H

[@mikeylikesit9568]

@@CityWalks no your numbers were correct for the technical city limits. But yes they are all their own technical cities but a majority of the people that live here count them as “suburbs”because at the end of the day it’s all just the greater Kansas City area.

[@allenhill1223]

There called bluffs. They follow both rivers. And I would advise living on top of the bluffs.

[@CityWalks]

Cool. Thanks for that. -H

[@rubyrubitta7207]

Could you please tell me if it's safe there? I'm coming to study in Kansas but I'm really sad because they said it have a crimes there what is the safest places hope to get responses from you thanks a bunch

[@CityWalks]

Hi Ruby, I believe almost every city has areas that have more crime than others. In general, I think it's a safe city. Have a great time studying there. -H

[@shakazulu365]

All of those older buildings are being rehabbed. Did you check out the Plaza District?

[@CityWalks]

uh...maybe? I'm not sure about the geography. We only spent about 2hrs in the city, but I"d like to go back. -H

[@shakazulu365]

@@CityWalks this is the Plaza District in KC just 2 miles south of downtown. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHrNnmOIgMpoZqc

[@CityWalks]

@@shakazulu365 Ok. Very cool. Thanks for that. I'll have to check that out next time. Thanks!! -H

[@victoriaholeman7846]

Very interesting walk. I lived in Ft. Leavenworth KS. The problem with that whole area (both Kansas Cities), was there was a problem with the Crypts and the Bloods. They had some sponsored meetings trying to reach peace agreements. Even in our town, we went to the grocery store and noticed the news van outside. There was a gang shootout and the manager was caught in the middle and dived down and then crawled to where he could protect himself. Loved that you are once again letting your inner-architect enjoy himself.

[@CityWalks]

Wow. Was that back in the 90's? Doesn't seem that long ago. And, yes, I really enjoyed looking at the buildings and enjoying the creativity of the bygone architects. Thanks Victoria. -H

[@jb.8169]

The Cathedral dome is 23-carat gold leaf. was redone in 1960 and 2001. Originally the dome was copper.

[@CityWalks]

Oh wow. Fascinating. Thanks for that info. -H

[@garrettcooper8183]

Ooo! You should come to Cincinnati! I think you’d find it very gorgeous.

[@CityWalks]

I was hoping to. I was actually born in Cincinnati and have a bunch of family but I ran out of time. I'll get back and do it justice. I moved away back in '96 but visited a few times and the riverfront area has really changed for the better. I did stop in Columbus long enough to find a Skyline and a Graeters!!!. -H

[@sharonhyde7390]

I used to live there

[@CityWalks]

Hi Sharon, Thanks for the comment. It seemed like a fun place, would you agree? -H

[@user-sc1el3ff6v]

بعض الوقت لأصدقائك ..وبعض الوقت لأهلك.. وبعض الهدوء في مسوري لنفسك.. وبعد ذلك لا تخف على مستقبلك...

[@CityWalks]

Ok. Thanks so much -H

[@Classy4514]

What is the population of Kansas city.

[@CityWalks]

I believe it's close to 500K

[@shakazulu365]

No bro. KC is over 2X larger than Omaha. KC metro is 2.3 million.

[@CityWalks]

ok. Thanks. -H

[@shakazulu365]

Yes Omaha copied our building. Our's (KC's) was first.

[@CityWalks]

Interesting that the design firm got away with this. I kind of wonder if the client knew or was just looking to save money. Thanks for the info. -H

[@shakazulu365]

@@CityWalks it was built in the 1890s so....

[@unitfps]

Kansas city isnt technically split between kansas a missouri Kansas city was established before kansas was a state, and after kansas city became such a large city--Kansas attempted to annex the city. but missouri didnt let them obviously. After the failure they basically mooched off of our city and build really nice suburbs. a county on that side is more of an upper class group. Kansas also has an issue taking buisnesses from kc. Offering no taxes which is an obvious choice for buisnesses which screws missouri over. They have taken a lot of corporate offices for franchises and all of that. created a lot of blue collar jobs which is what created the upper class county. There's a lot of big plans for the city in the coming decades. A lot of plans like a new park in the downtown area, expanding the street car, and more buisnesses coming to the misouri side. The city is growing and becoming more well known through out the country. And from what ive heard a world cup event is supposed to be held here so hopefully more well known internationally. All in all its a pretty cool city and hoopefully as it gets big the non natives stay away so our housing market stays at an affordable rate... That is in todays terms.

[@CityWalks]

Wow. Thanks so much for that local insight. All good stuff to know. All the best and thanks again. -H

[@dannyhuelva4897]

The place is lovely specially during the night most likely. But states in the South are not the kind of places that I like the most to be honest...I'm not sure why. But maybe the upper Midwest, yeah. And I'd love to see Virginia in person but that's all.

[@CityWalks]

I can understand that. I grew up in NC though so parts tug at my heartstrings sometimes. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Cheers. -H

[@nerdflicknowsmile]

KC isn't the south.

[@luisesquivel1419]

Esta muy cambiada han derribado hermosos edificios y en su lugar construyeron playas de estacionamiento

[@CityWalks]

Hmm. This was my first time there. Seems like there were some empty lots though. -H

[@luisesquivel1419]

every thriving city evolves. Thanks for this work wooowww you have walked a lot.

[@georgegeorge881]

people dont move on the street. show me american people, because they created this super country united states of america 👌👌👌👌👌.

[@CityWalks]

I'll let them know you'd like to see them..Maybe they'll come out. :-) -H

[@iknowdeweybrudda6564]

Too bad the city wasted a bunch of money on downtown , the city has had no job growth in years. The taxes are so high now and all the jobs are in Johnson county Kansas. The Missouri side consistently performs poorly compared to the Kansas side.

[@CityWalks]

Interesting. Thanks for the additional info. -H

[@iknowdeweybrudda6564]

@@CityWalks great video !!

[@kungfujiujitsufliptrick4832]

Last year jobs grew by 42,900 over the year same rate as the national increase. The Jackson County, Missouri sales tax is 5.60%, Johnson County is 7.975%. Property tax in Missouri is .91%, Kansas is 1.29%

[@iknowdeweybrudda6564]

@@kungfujiujitsufliptrick4832 what does that have to do with downtown? And the Missouri side is relatively poorer compared to the Kansas side. Johnson county has a higher GDP.

[@iknowdeweybrudda6564]

@@kungfujiujitsufliptrick4832 I was saying downtown , like the power and light district was a waste of money and an economic failure that drains money from the city’s general fund each year. I was talking about sales taxes in the power and light district, which is actually the highest in the metro area at 12.5%.