{"id":13770,"date":"2026-06-12T12:14:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T17:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/?p=13770"},"modified":"2026-06-12T12:14:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T17:14:54","slug":"support-local-while-kansas-city-is-on-the-world-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/community-and-culture\/support-local-while-kansas-city-is-on-the-world-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"Support Local while Kansas City is on the World Stage\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you visit Kansas City, you may hear whisperings of a border rivalry. Someone may tell you their favorite barbecue place is in Kansas. The next person you meet may say, \u201cNo, you have to go to this place in Missouri!\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue KC has been the trusted local health insurer of Kansas Citians for more than 85 years, so we know a thing or two about having a good time in the City of Fountains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some local businesses, attractions, and restaurants well worth supporting in both the 816 and 913 \u2013 the nicknames with which Kansas Citians lovingly refer to the cities on each side of the state line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click to watch<\/a> the video below to see our suggested itinerary for \u201cthe 816,\u201d or the Missouri side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Click to watch<\/a>\u00a0the video below for activities in our slice of the Sunflower State, \u201cthe 913.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And if you need a little help getting around,\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0got your back:\u00a0Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope you enjoy your time in the heart of America!\u00a0<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t

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