Saving money on vacation gives you the chance to save it for something special or those rainy days. With all the FREE attractions in Kansas City you can save and make the most of your trip. Speaking of saving money, among the FREE sites to tour while in Kansas City are the City Market and the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
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July 28, 2009 at 9:21 pm
This billion dollar experience takes you behind the scenes to learn how currency is made. Coin collectors will enjoy browsing the 450-piece collection of coins minted under each U.S. President on loan from the Harry S. Truman Library. The Money Museum’s exhibits are a great family trip that shows kids the real-world effects of money on the economy.
For tour groups, students, and home-schooler’s, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City offers in-depth programs that are educational and entertaining. Since this is a working Reserve all guests must go through the metal detectors upon entering and should be prepared to provide photo ID upon request, which is required for guests 18 and older. Once inside you can participate in a guided tour that are available for 5th grade-level groups and above. These tours are free of charge, but reservations are required. You can tour the museum on your own between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Money Museum is open 8:30am-4:30pm Mon.-Fri. excluding bank holidays. And, at the end of your visit you’ll receive a free souvenir bag of shredded U.S. currency. To make plans to visit the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, located at 1 Memorial Drive, and other attractions visit their website or call 816-881-2038.
One of our favorite place to visit is the City Market in Kansas City. This is also a perfect stop to see money in action after visiting the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Did you know this is one of the largest public farmers’ markets in the Midwest? The best part is that the City Market is open year-round and has over 30 full-time merchants. This is a great place to go for lunch or to pick up fresh produce as well specialty foods, fresh meats and seafood. There are a number of restaurants and cafes, as well as shopping options, but the fun doesn’t stop there. The City Market also host many events from April through December.
Visiting the City Market is a chance to meet local farmers and learn their stories. And, it is an chance to understand more about the food we consume. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, you might be surprised what you’ll learn. One of the question on my mind was how to pick a good tomato. I learned that I should look for those that are smooth, plump and heavy for their size. While they should be firm, they should also yield to gentle pressure. What I did not realize is that for the best tomato flavor we should not store our tomatoes in the refrigerator. Instead, they should be ripened with the stems up at room temperature. And, if you place a tomato in a paper bag with a apple it will ripen quicker. Go figure?
Among the upcoming events at the City Market are Wellness Wednesdays that are held from 10 am-2 pm through Early October, the City Market Cinema, featuring the Little Shop Of Horrors at the end of July, and the Corn Festival is scheduled for the First of August. Learn more about upcoming events and all vendors at the the City Market Web site at http://www.thecitymarket.org.
A visit to the City Market and Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City are just a sampling of the FREE attractions available in Kansas City. There are plenty more to discover by visiting http://www.visitkc.com.