Time flies when you’re having fun, KC. This year, we introduced ourselves in August and you welcomed us into your homes. We sent a total of 154 newsletters and posted 1,300+ posts on social media with the goal of keeping our community informed, activated + engaged.
So before we celebrate the beginning of a new year, we wanted to look back on the top KCtoday stories on our website from 2021 + give a huge thank you to our readers and members of the community that made this year so spectacular.
1️⃣ 9 holiday pop-up bars in Kansas City | Dec. 6 | 💥 2,080 views
The novelty of sipping specialty cocktails from a Santa mug has not worn off in Kansas City. As more holiday bars poured into the metro, you said “hold my beer.”
2️⃣ 2 major Kansas City tourist attractions lost to history | Sept. 17 | 💥 1,474 views
More than a fairytale. Fairyland Park + Winnwood Beach used to be two major amusement parks in Kansas City. You stepped back in time for a glimpse into their demise.
3️⃣ 24 things to do in Kansas City with visitors | Nov. 19 | 💥 1,469 views
Queue “The Entertainer” (by Missouri composer Scott Joplin). With the holidays + visitors on approach, you wanted some great ideas for things to do in KC.
4️⃣ 10 places to get fall coffee drinks in Kansas City | Sept. 21 | 💥 1,065 views
Fall means pumpkin + spice, which means a shift in coffee drinks everywhere. With no shortage of craft coffee shops in the metro, you sipped on some of our favorite places.
5️⃣ 3 ghost signs in Kansas City’s River Market explained | Dec. 15 | 💥 1,023 views
Like a ghost story sequel, but better. Following our first ghost sign story featuring the West Bottoms , you appeared interested in the names of the past the River Market.
6️⃣ Play “Would You Rather” with us, KC | Dec. 8 | 💥 881 views
We just wanted to have some fun, and so did you. Our take on a classic game included choices between KC food staples, famous people, and ideal experiences.
7️⃣ KC shops participating in Small Business Saturday | Nov. 24 | 💥 775 views
We know you love Target, but there’s some things only found in local shops + boutiques. We made a list of a few area creatives, and you said, “Take my money.”
8️⃣ A list of developments along the KC Streetcar extension | Oct. 12 | 💥 608 views
Within seven months of the project’s full funding, nearly half a billion dollars rushed into KC in the form of new apartments and other construction projects.
9️⃣ Kansas City Zoo constructs a world-class aquarium | Nov. 3 | 💥 597 views
News of a new aquarium made a splash for sea lovers, zoo goers, and animal officianatos alike. You dove in to read the details and tell us which critters you wanted to see most.
🔟 The Greenline: a 10-mile path around downtown Kansas City | Dec. 23 | 💥 597 views
It’s not a new idea, but this protected path around KC is gaining speed. You viewed the proposed route + shared it with your adventure buddies.
And that’s a wrap on 2021. Happy New Year, KC!