• Parks, trails, lakes and green spaces, including the largest lake in metropolitan Kansas City

• The largest airports in the region, including Kansas City International and the region's corporate jet center, Downtown Airport

• Historical sites and state parks

• Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun

• Wide range of youth athletic organizations and facilities.

• Modern hospitals and health centers

• Award winning public and private golf courses

• Community centers, ice arenas, water parks and modern athletic complexes

• Entertainment destinations with shopping, fine dining, arts and theaters

• Modern hospitals as well as medical centers featuring multiple specialties

• Churches and worship centers

• Outstanding libraries and other amenities

• Major league sports, including football, baseball, soccer and NASCAR

• World famous art galleries, performing arts and cultural attractions

• Major national and international markets; numerous corporate centers and headquarters

• Major nexus for air and surface transportation, including international trade routes.