Grit & Glory: Missouri’s Outlaws, Icons & Westward Legacy

Tour Dates: December 4-7, 2025
Tour Begins: Tour will depart from the Kansas City Marriott Downtown at 9:00 am
Tour Ends: Tour ends at 10:00 am at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Cities Included: Kansas City, Kearney, Excelsior Springs, Independence, Weston, and St. Joseph

Tour Sponsored by Missouri Division of Tourism 

Discover the spirit of the American frontier on an unforgettable hub and spoke tour of Kansas City and its historic surrounding communities. From the Arabia Steamboat Museum’s perfectly preserved treasures to the Pony Express origins in St. Joseph, history comes alive at every turn. Walk in the footsteps of Jesse James and infamous gangsters, uncovering the outlaw past that shaped the region. Explore charming towns like Weston and Independence, rich with pioneer heritage and authentic Southern hospitality. This is your chance to experience the legends, landscapes, and legacy of Westward Expansion.