Whether you've lived here for 50 years or are just spending a summer, there's plenty of exciting activities + areas to explore in Kansas City. If you can find them.

Instead of turning to Google this time, let your dedicated KCtoday City Editors offer up some alternatives to well-known spots.

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Don't get us wrong, we love the Nelson — City Editor Maddie even got engaged there — but it's not the only world-class museum in Kansas City. In addition to a day on the lawn, we recommend:

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
The Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank
LUMI Neon Museum at Pennway Point

Arrowhead Stadium + The K

It's been an exciting year for KC sports, but it kind of always is. Mix up your game day mania with some of our city's lesser-known pro + club teams:

Indoor Soccer: Kansas City Comets
Pro Pickleball: Kansas City Stingers
Arena Football: Kansas City Goats
Ice Hockey: Kansas City Mavericks

All kinds of barbecue

If you claim Kansas Citian status, it's more or less mandatory to espouse the merits of KC barbecue's saucy perfection every chance you get. That being said, the metro is bursting with other award-winning options.

Explore the KCK Taco Trail
Eat a slice of local pizza pie
Upper Crust Pie Bakery
Sweet treats with KC chocolatiers

Have any other local haunts you think should make the list? Let us know and we'll add it to the itinerary.