Westport, Missouri - Charming Area to Live
Westport is in the heart of Kansas City. Westport is a small, unique village just north of the Country Club Plaza. The history of this area runs deep and is kept alive by the Westport Historical Society. In the late 1800's, Westport was home to pioneers looking to strike it rich out West. Westport served as a jumping off point for those wanting to hit the trails heading west or hit the Santa Fe Trail to head South towards New Mexico. While the fever for westward exploration struck some, others settled down in this little neighborhood, which witnessed Kansas City's growth around it in the coming years. At one point Westport was also the site of a Civil War-era battle. Today, its historical past mixes with an array of modernized nightclubs, bars, live music, and more to attract visitors to this village within the city.
Kelly's Westport Inn at Westport Road and Pennsylvania is a favorite local bar/pizzeria that your grandparents may have gone to when they were dating. Westport's retail district has long been known as one of the city's main entertainment districts. Every weekend evening, all the bars, restaurants and clubs are packed. People will drive for miles to come blow off some steam in the biggest little city in the United States. Westport is culturally diverse and attracts large crowds on evenings and weekends. Houses in this area sell for as little as $50,000 - $500,000 with condos selling for similar prices.
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