Emily Standlee
ContributorEmily Standlee is a freelance writer at KCUR and a national award-winning essayist. Find her on Instagram @eannestandlee.
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Pendleton Heights is Kansas City's second oldest residentially-designed neighborhood, with the vibrant Scarritt Renaissance neighborhood right nearby. Here's your guide to exploring the area's historic Victorian homes, notable landmarks, parks and community gardens. -
If you love a haunted house and learning our region's history, this list of Kansas City ghost tours and paranormal investigations is for you. -
Also known as the cave state, Missouri boasts nearly 7,500 caverns including the "Devil's Den" and Crystal Cave. -
No matter the season, there are ample opportunities for hiking and outdoor adventures across the Kansas City region. -
Apple cider? Check. Corn mazes? Too many to choose from. Don't miss these delightful autumn events and outings in and around Kansas City. -
If you nerd out to concrete, steel and epic feats of engineering — or simply admire the bridges you cross on the way to work — read on. -
Squeeze the most out of the final days of summer with refreshing craft brews and spirits from around the city. Just make sure to stay hydrated. -
Whether it's a day trip or staycation, there are plenty of ways to explore the historic river towns found along the Missouri River — the longest river in North America. -
Whether sweet or savory, these Kansas City bakeries have something special to satiate everyone's taste buds. -
There's a lot of history buried beneath Kansas City streets, from Prohibition-era passageways and underground caves to the oldest bar in Missouri.
