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I grew up near KC (Shawnee Mission). I can tell you that my folks always took us to the plaza Xmas lights. And that has always remained special.
Although over the years I have believed that KC has milked the Plaza too much. There is so much that I like about KC. (No, not the fountains!) I like the stadiums. I like UMKC. I like the suburbs. I like old Municipal Airport. I like parts of Westport. Crown Center. Swope Park in daylight. Union Station. The old stock yards. The change of seasons. The helpfulness of the KC folks when there's a need.
On the other hand, jobs can be hard to come by in a recession. Ford and GM left the area. There are some hi-tech companies. But when things turn bad, a lot of people in KC end up out of work. Which is exactly what brought me to the west coast. Things may have changed in 18 years, but when I do see my brother in Olathe, he tells me hi-tech hasn't changed that much. (He works for Informix) It's feast or famine job wise.
Also, KC is a great place to raise a family and have a party!
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