My Hometown

As someone who was born & raised in Kansas City (Missouri), it annoys me when people who haven't visited think of it as "cow town." Far from it. Tremendous, innovative, diverse restaurants (and, yes, you'll find legendary barbecue), art galleries and museums that rank among the best in the country, if not the world, and some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. The New York Times has a fun article on what to see and do in KC.

Rick Steves + Smithsonian

Discovered this via Rick Steves' blog. He is partnering with Smithsonian Magazine. Sounds like a perfect partnership. See if you agree.