Kansas City is the largest city in the state of Missouri, encompassing over 318 square miles (800 km2). Kansas City is often referred to as the City of Fountains, boasting over 200 fountains, second only to Rome, Italy. While we're on the subject of European similarities, Kansas City also has more boulevards than any other city except Paris, France. As such, KC is often referred to as Paris of the Plains.

There are about 500,000 people who live in the city of Kansas City, Missouri, but there are close to 2 million in the metro area, which includes parts of both Kansas and Missouri. With more than 240 neighborhoods in Kansas City, there is no shortage of parks, art, music and food.

Lee’s Summit, MO ranked No. 19 among least dangerous cities overall in 'Safest City Rankings' published Oct 30, 2006, as compiled by Morgan Quitno AP Press, which bases the rankings on FBI figures.

The Lee's Summit R-7 School District was ranked No. 7 among school districts throughout the nation in Money magazine's annual issue focusing on 'America's Best Places to Live' (small cities listing). Lee's Summit scored highest in 'education' and second highest in 'jobs/economy.'

Test scores used in the education ranking represent the percent by which the school district's math and communication arts scores fall above or below the state's average scores. The R-7 School District has been recognized by the state for the past seven years with the Distinction in Performance Award, the state's highest award for academic achievement. In addition, R-7 students consistently score above state and national norms on all tests, including the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests and ACT college-entrance tests.

The magazine's top 100 small cities list began with a study of 716 cities with populations ranging from 50,000 to 300,000. In the magazine article, Lee's Summit was praised for its 'award-winning schools,' health care, John Knox Village retirement community, downtown renovation and three large recreational lakes.

Within five miles are four large public boating lakes (Blue Springs, Jacomo, Prairie Lee, and Longview), and less than eight miles to four other private lake communities (Lotawana, Tapawingo, Winnebago and Raintree) and Lakewood is across the street from the hospital.

The hospital is on the eastern edge of Kansas City, adjacent to Lee's Summit, with hometown attractions like a farmers market, small boutique type shopping, and town celebrations. Kansas City provides bigger venues of interest like museums, Truman Library, concerts and sporting events.

Take a mini-tour with links to some of our favorite sites in the community.

Kansas City Visitors Bureau

City of Kansas City, Missouri

Experience Kansas City

Kansas City Star

Hallmark Kaleidoscope

University of Missouri Kansas City

Kansas City Chiefs Football

Kansas City Royals Baseball

Sporting Kansas City Soccer

Union Station

Libery Memorial and National WWI Museum

Nelson-Atkins Art Museum

Kansas City Zoo