Time flies when you’re having fun, KC. This year, we introduced ourselves in August and you welcomed us into your homes. We sent a total of 154 newsletters and posted 1,300+ posts on social media with the goal of keeping our community informed, activated + engaged.

So before we celebrate the beginning of a new year, we wanted to look back on the top KCtoday stories on our website from 2021 + give a huge thank you to our readers and members of the community that made this year so spectacular.

1️⃣ 9 holiday pop-up bars in Kansas City | Dec. 6 | 💥 2,080 views

The novelty of sipping specialty cocktails from a Santa mug has not worn off in Kansas City. As more holiday bars poured into the metro, you said “hold my beer.”

2️⃣ 2 major Kansas City tourist attractions lost to history | Sept. 17 | 💥 1,474 views

More than a fairytale. Fairyland Park + Winnwood Beach used to be two major amusement parks in Kansas City. You stepped back in time for a glimpse into their demise.

3️⃣ 24 things to do in Kansas City with visitors | Nov. 19 | 💥 1,469 views

Queue “The Entertainer” (by Missouri composer Scott Joplin). With the holidays + visitors on approach, you wanted some great ideas for things to do in KC.

4️⃣ 10 places to get fall coffee drinks in Kansas City | Sept. 21 | 💥 1,065 views

Fall means pumpkin + spice, which means a shift in coffee drinks everywhere. With no shortage of craft coffee shops in the metro, you sipped on some of our favorite places.

5️⃣ 3 ghost signs in Kansas City’s River Market explained | Dec. 15 | 💥 1,023 views

Like a ghost story sequel, but better. Following our first ghost sign story featuring the West Bottoms, you appeared interested in the names of the past the River Market.

6️⃣ Play “Would You Rather” with us, KC | Dec. 8 | 💥 881 views

We just wanted to have some fun, and so did you. Our take on a classic game included choices between KC food staples, famous people, and ideal experiences.

7️⃣ KC shops participating in Small Business Saturday | Nov. 24 | 💥 775 views

We know you love Target, but there’s some things only found in local shops + boutiques. We made a list of a few area creatives, and you said, “Take my money.”

8️⃣ A list of developments along the KC Streetcar extension | Oct. 12 | 💥 608 views

Within seven months of the project’s full funding, nearly half a billion dollars rushed into KC in the form of new apartments and other construction projects.

9️⃣ Kansas City Zoo constructs a world-class aquarium | Nov. 3 | 💥 597 views

News of a new aquarium made a splash for sea lovers, zoo goers, and animal officianatos alike. You dove in to read the details and tell us which critters you wanted to see most.

🔟 The Greenline: a 10-mile path around downtown Kansas City | Dec. 23 | 💥 597 views

It’s not a new idea, but this protected path around KC is gaining speed. You viewed the proposed route + shared it with your adventure buddies.

And that’s a wrap on 2021. Happy New Year, KC!