Landmarks
It was rung to announce the Declaration of Independence. It is the international emblem of freedom and justice
Liberty Bell Center
These Icon landmarks can be found at the Nelson Gallery in Kansas City
What are the shuttlecocks?
Philly's most iconic food. It is a crusty roll filled with thin-sliced beef and a choice of cheese. Tourists love to visit Pat's or Genos for it.
Although this company started in Denver, Colorado in 1923, it opened its first factory in Kansas City in 1932 and later moved all the other factories there, making it the Kansas City's hometown premier candy company.
What are Russell Stovers Chocolates?
Born and raised in West Philadelphia. Known as the Fresh Prince. Rapper. Movie Star. Had a hit TV Sitcom.
Will Smith
Although this ahead-of-his-time, animator, film producer, and entrepreneur was not born in Missouri, the small town of Marceline was his inspiration for Main Street, USA, and a certain little rodent, as he spent his most formative years here!
Who is Walt Disney?
This team won three NFL championships and their first-ever Super Bowl victory in 2018 by defeating the New England Patriots.
Philadelphia Eagles
Located in a inner-city neighborhood of Kansas City near 18th and Vine, this stadium first housed the minor-league white Kansas City Blues baseball team and the Negro League Kansas City Monarchs before it became the home of the Kansas City Chiefs in 1963.
What is Municipal Stadium?
The nickname for the state of Missouri
What is the Show-Me State?
It is a officially called John F. Kennedy Plaza. It is located at the entrance of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Its major attraction is a reproduction of Robert Indiana's 1970 sculpture
Love Park
Build in 1910, this statue was dedicated in 1922 as a permanent memorial to local Indian tribes. A half-size replica was given by Kansas City to its sister-city, Seville, Spain in 1992
What is The Scout?
It is a figure 8 shaped dough. Natives love it hot with spicy brown mustard.
Philly Soft Preztel
A Kansas City tradition for over 60 years. Whether it is a bag or a holiday tin, fans around the world can always enjoy their favorite caramel, cinnamon, and cheese flavors.
What is Topsy's Popcorn?
He was a stand-up comedian, actor, director, and television host. Played on Full House and How I Met Your Mother. Hosted America's Funniest Home Videos
Bob Saget
The KC actor's most memorable character was the grumpy, but loveable, newspaper editor for Mary Richards.
Who is Ed Asner?
The South Philadelphia Sports Complex is home of these 3 stadiums
Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Park, Wells Fargo Center
This Glen Dale, WV native spent his entire 21-year career with the Royals. While the Royals don't retire many numbers, his number 5 can not be worn by other player and the club took it out of circulation in 1994.
Who is George Brett?
Philly slang for a person, place, or thing
Jawn
It is the largest municipal building in the U.S. It held the title of the worlds tallest building for 14 years and Philly tallest building for 100 years.
If you want to see a performance of The Nutcracker by the Kansas City Ballet or hear the Kansas City Symphony Orchestra, this 3400-seat, double venue, is the place to go for a night of cultural!
What is the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts?
It is a summer treat made of fruit or syrup and shaved ice.
Water Ice
This BBQ restaurant and sandwich received major notoriety when Jimmy Kimmel asked this restaurant to send him one on national TV
What is the Z-man from Joe's KC BBQ!
Her birthname is Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards. “Lady Marmalade” was her 1st #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her signature song is "If Only You Knew". She has authored cookbooks, is an accomplished actress, and is known for her glamourous style.
Patti Labelle
Before moving to San Pedro, CA at the age of 13, this prima ballerina, was born in Kansas City.
Who is Missy Copeland
Founded in 1883, this team won two World Series Championships. Symbolizing patriotism, their colors are red, white, and blue. The teams mascot is the Phillie Phanatic
The Philadelphia Phillies
This sports team, founded by Lamar Hunt, owner of the Kansas City Chiefs, in 1996 was first known as the Kansas City Wizards as a charter team. Rebranded in November 2010, before moving into their new stadium, Children's Mercy Park
What is Sporting Kansas City?
Kansas City is known as this because there are more than 200 of them registered throughout the area
City of Fountains
Created by Thomas Schomberg. It sits at the bottom of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Famous piece of art created for a movie in 1982.
The Rocky Statue
Standing 217 feet tall over the downtown Kansas City skyline, this attraction is the country's official war memorial and museum dedicated to World War I.
What is Liberty Memorial
For over 100 years, This Philadelphia company sells desserts from kimpets to cupcakes, donuts to handpies.
Tastykake
This hamburger chain opened in Kansas City in 1940. Known for its art deco design, it is still around today and a must-visit when visiting the Country Club Plaza. It is famous for it hamburgers, fries, and thick milkshakes
What is Winstead's Diner?
Known as Black Mamba. This athlete won 5 NBA championships. His Jersey # was 24. He was named after Japanese Steak.
Kobe Bryant
This actress has a recurring role in the series, The Mayor of Kingstown.
Who is Dianne Weist
Once known as the "Broadstreet Bullies", This ice hockey team won 2 stanley cup championships
Philadelphia Flyers
This team is the longest tenured, consecutively operating professional hockey team in the history of Kansas City.
The Kansas City Mavericks
This iconic event has been held in Philly for more than 40 years. It's the largest 10-mile race in the country, attracts more than 35,000 participants world wide and takes athletes down the heart of Philadelphia.
Broad Street Run
Betsy Ross House
Internationally recognized as a historical point of origin of jazz music and a historic hub of African-American businesses.
What is 18th and Vine?
It was first made in Philadelphia, PA by the Goldenberg family in 1917. It is a one-of-a-kind, candy treat featuring delicious chewy, chocolatey, bite-sized pieces loaded with crunchy roasted peanuts
Peanut Chews
Founded in 1989, this brewing company has grown to become the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest. They have more than 170 different brews.
What is Boulevard?
She was a jazz legend and eight-time Grammy Award winner . Nicknamed Lady Day. One of her hit songs was “God Bless the child Originally a poem, she sang the infamous song Strange Fruit.
Billie Holiday
This actor won an Oscar for a supporting role in the movie, Adaptation.
Who is Chris Cooper?
Named for the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. This three time NBA championship team was founded in 1946 in Syracuse, New York, as the Nationals but was purchased and moved to Philly in 1963.
Philadelphia 76ers
This American first baseman and manager in the Negro American League, mostly with the Kansas City Monarchs. After his playing days, he became the first African American MLB coach and later worked as a MLB scout.
Who is Buck O'Neil?
This Spanish city has been considered the sister city of Kansas City since 1967. The shopping area, The Country Club Plaza, was designed with this city in mind.
What is Seville, Spain?