Sitting on Missouri's western border, withDowntownnear the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, Kansas Cityis the largest city in theU.S. StateofMissouriand the sixth largest city in theMidwest.It is the anchor city of theKansas City metropolitan area, which straddles theKansas–Missouriborder. Founded in the 1830s,the modern cityhas several distinguished neighborhoods, each with its own rich history, such as: one of America's largest public farmers' markets located in theRiver Market Districtin the north, the cradle of a distinctive form ofjazzin the18th and Vine Districtin the east, and the Spanish-styled architecture and upscale shops of theCountry Club Plazain the south. Kansas City is also known for its cuisine (most notably its distinctive style ofbarbecue), its craft breweries, and its major league sports teams.
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