Kansas City

Living less than three hours away, I've visited countless times. I thought I'd seen a lot of the city until I read the travel guide from Elle Decor.

Straddling two states and embracing both barbecue and haute cuisine, the city is becoming a bastion of urban chic—without losing its small-town charm.

Check out their list of must-see museums, restaurants, hotels, antique shops and of course KC BBQ. Click here.