About Kansas City

Experience rich history and culture, exciting entertainment and an exceptional quality of life in the heart of America.

You may know Kansas City for its out-of-this-world barbeque and history of jazz greatness, but this thriving city in America’s heartland is so much more. With a wealth of performing and visual arts, sports and leisure activities, world-class dining and shopping venues galore, there’s something for everyone. And with the low cost of living, you can get out and enjoy everything Kansas City has to offer.

Find out why the Archer team is so happy to live and work in this extraordinary part of the country.

Kansas City Highlights

Here are just a few of the reasons why Kansas City is a great place to live and work:

  • In June 2008, FastCompany.com ranked Kansas City among the 12 best cities for innovation around the globe.
  • Overland Park, the Kansas City suburb where the Archer team is headquartered, was named the second “smartest” city in the country, according to a study that examined cities with the highest percentage of residents age 25 and over with four-year college degrees.
  • Overland Park was also named #9 on the 100 Best Places to Live 2008 by Money Magazine.
  • In 2008, Forbes ranked Johnson County, where Archer is headquartered, as the third best place to raise a family in the United States. It also ranked Kansas City among the 30 most wired cities.
  • Cooking Light ranked Kansas City among its top 20 healthy cities, citing a recent study that revealed the city’s drinking water as the healthiest of any major city in the nation.
  • Kansas City is a major transportation hub, with approximately 400 flights going in and out of Kansas City International Airport each day.
  • With weather ranging from winter snowflakes to summer sunshine that’s perfect for swimming pools and barbeques, Kansas City residents enjoy changing seasonal beauty each year.
Kansas City Sports and Recreation

Sports enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers can’t get enough of these Kansas City favorites:

Chiefs Football and Royals Baseball

Fans of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals are among the most enthusiastic in the nation, making NFL and Major League Baseball games an exciting event for the entire family.

The Sprint Center

The Sprint Center is Kansas City’s home for basketball, hockey, concerts, family shows and special events. It also features the Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame and the College Basketball Experience, which Wired magazine ranked as one of the nation’s five great interactive museums.

Kansas Speedway

The Kansas Speedway, which seats more than 80,000 spectators, holds NASCAR Busch and Nextel Cup Series races, in addition to events for the United States Auto Club Silver Crown Series.

Outdoor Recreation

From hiking trails and golf courses to Hillsdale Lake and the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, the Kansas City area offers year-round recreation for families and adventurers.

Kansas City Arts and Culture

Here are just a few of the cultural experiences that Kansas City has to offer:

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Built in 1933, the Nelson-Atkins Museum features sculpture, photography and other art from around the world, in addition to paintings from such artists as Degas, Monet and van Gogh. The Nelson’s Bloch Building was named the #1 Architectural Marvel of 2007 by Time magazine.

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

The Kemper Museum presents modern and contemporary art, with a growing permanent collection, special exhibitions and a variety of educational programs for people of all ages.

Historic 18th & Vine District

This historic district in downtown Kansas City is home to the Jazz Museum, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the Gem Theater and other venues that celebrate Kansas City’s rich history of music, baseball and good times.

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Currently under development, the Kauffman Center will be home to the Kansas City Symphony, the Lyric Opera and the Kansas City Ballet and will feature guest performances from performing arts groups from around the world.

Kansas City Dining and Shopping

Whether you’re looking for lively nightlife or a quiet locale for dining and relaxing, you’ll want to experience the following Kansas City hotspots:

Power and Light District

In the heart of downtown Kansas City, the Power & Light District is a vibrant neighborhood that spans eight blocks of new restaurants, entertainment, nightlife and shopping.

Country Club Plaza

Designed in 1922 as the nation’s first suburban shopping district, the Country Club Plaza features more than 150 shops, gorgeous fountains and statues, fine restaurants and a year-round calendar of music and events.

The Legends

One of Kansas City’s newest outdoor shopping and dining venues, the Legends at Village West honors legends of Kansas in athletics, music, exploration, science, technology, politics, art and much more.

Corbin Park

Located just minutes from Archer’s headquarters, Corbin Park (currently in development) will feature a one-of-a-kind collection of upscale retailers, local boutiques, fine restaurants and casual eateries.