Kansas City, the United States' 36th largest city in population and 11th largest in land area, can be found at the junction of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers. Straddling the Kansas-Missouri border, it is the only major city located within 250 miles of both the nation's geographic and population centers. Kansas City is number one in the nation for inland trade zone space. It ranks second in the size of its railway center. With plants owned by both Ford and General Motors, Kansas City is number eight in automobile assembly. Many innovations have come out of Kansas City, including Teflon, Eskimo Pies, the Crock Pot, and the M&M candy coating. These are just a few of the city's achievements.

Kansas City is among the nation's top ten cities for Art Deco structures, the most recognizable of which are the four pylons atop the Bartle Hall Convention Center, where CTC8 will be held. It encompasses eight downtown city blocks and boasts 400,000 square feet of space, including a 33,000-square-foot lobby, a 24,000-square-foot ballroom, the Municipal Auditorium, and an outdoor park.

Parking is available downtown. Visit the Convention Center web site for parking information, including a detailed map. For information about transportation to both Kansas City and the Bartle Hall Convention Center, please visit our Travel Information page.

Convention-goers will not lack for dining and entertainment opportunities. Kansas City is home to more than sixty barbeque restaurants, including the nationally famous Arthur Bryant's BBQ. You can browse the full range of meal venues at the Kansas City Restaurant Guide. Other Kansas City diversions include the Kansas City Jazz Museum, the Kansas City Zoo, and the Country Club Plaza. Many city attractions are within walking distance of the Convention Center, including the City Center Square, the Crown Center Shops, and the Art Gallery District.

For more information, visit Kansas City's Official Visitor Information site.