Kara Walters

👉 Jump to: Best Things | Coffee & Tea | BBQ | Museums & Culture | Family-Friendly | Fun & Unique | Seasonal Born and raised in the Kansas City metropolitan area, I’m a local with a passion for all things Kansas City. But what’s up with Kansas City’s geography? I’m glad you asked. Kansas City sits on both sides of the Missouri and Kansas state lines. Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas City, Kansas, are technically two different cities, but they both reside in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.

👉 Jump to: | Neighborhoods & Areas | Tips | FAQ As a born-and-raised local, I’ve spent a lot of time exploring the Kansas City metropolitan area. In this guide, I’ll share my honest thoughts on the best places to stay. If it is your first time in Kansas City, I recommend staying in Downtown Kansas City, particularly at the Hotel Phillips. This hotel is known for its stunning interiors and is conveniently located next to some of the best attractions in the city.

Harvey Howard grew up in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. After he graduated high school, Harvey married his high school sweetheart at 18 and became a father within a year of his marriage. For several years, Harvey lived a settled-down life in Denver, Colorado, where he worked in construction. However, life changed for Harvey after his divorce when he was 27 years old. “My drinking years didn't start until I got a divorce...that's when I knew I started to have a problem,” Harvey says.