Kansas City was founded in 1838 as the “Town of Kansas” at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers and was incorporated in its present form in 1850. Situated opposite Kansas City, Kansas, the city was the location of several battles during the Civil War, including the Battle of Westport. The striking landscape includes wide boulevards, beautiful parks, fantastic architecture and more than 200 fountains. Kansas City offers a wealth of attractions. The city's diversions include world-class museums, a vibrant arts scene, superb shopping and great blues and jazz clubs. The city is well known for its contributions to the musical styles of jazz and blues as well as to cuisine of Kansas City style barbecue. Some of Kansas City's nicknames include “KC,” “KCMO,” “Big KC,” “City of Fountains,” “Heart of America,” and “Paris of the Plains.”
Temperatures in June average between 62°F to 84°F in the Kansas City area.