Tours  Friday, July 11 A Night at the "K" Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners Saturday, July 12 Wild West Tour Saturday, July 12 Shopping at The Legends @ Village West Sunday, July 13 Historic Weston, Missouri Sunday, July 13 Shopping at Bass Pro Shop & Independence Center Monday, July 14 Harry Truman's Independence, Missouri Tuesday, July 15 BBQ, Baseball & Jazz Online Tour Registration Each excursion will be created for the exclusive enjoyment of the host organization’s participants, their family and guests. Each activity will depart from and return to the convention center and will include a professional sightseeing guide/representative throughout, meals as described, all entrance fees, parking fees plus customary guide and driver gratuities.   Each of the activities features a Kansas City Representative -- one per vehicle on sightseeing tours with a professionally printed NACo / (tour name) sign -- who will be at the departure location 30 minutes or more before the excursion begins to review the itinerary with the on-site host organization contact people and assume the duties of guide and/or dispatcher throughout the itinerary. Each Representative will liaison with and direct the doormen, driver(s), docents, waiters/waitresses and guests to ensure that all transportation, sightseeing, meals and entertainment are provided as planned and will respond immediately to any questions, problems or last minute changes which may arise. USA Minicoaches will provide the transportation for each activity. Each vehicle, with a professionally printed NACo/(tour name) sign, will be at the departure location 15 minutes or more before the excursion begins to review the itinerary, routing and all scheduled services in advance with the Kansas City Representative. A minimum number of participants (with advance reservations/payment) will be required to operate each of the itineraries offered. The maximum number of participants for each activity will be dependent upon the capacity of the included venues. Online Tour Registration. Friday, July 11 A Night At The "K" - Royals vs. Mariners 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. $31 per person (minimum 273 / maximum 500) Join us for a night of baseball featuring the Kansas City Royals and the Seattle Mariners at Kauffman Stadium.  The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. Immediately following the game, there will be a free fireworks show that will be a complete audio-visual experience blending pyrotechnics, special effects, high-definition video and a choreographed musical score. In addition to world-class fireworks, the event will feature on-field special effects, the iconic Kauffman Stadium fountains and CrownVision – the world's largest HD scoreboard. The coaches will depart from the Convention Center at 6:00 p.m. and return shuttles to the hotels will be after the 7th inning and after the fireworks. Back To Top Saturday, July 12 Wild West Tour 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $58 per person (minimum 30 / maximum 52) The Pony Express Museum On April 3, 1860, a lone rider left on horseback from the gates of one of the nation’s most historic landmarks, the Pikes Peak Stables in St. Joseph, Missouri. Carrying saddlebags filled with our nation’s hopes and dreams, the riders traveled 2000 miles west to Sacramento, California. These brave young souls raced against nature’s cruel elements and rugged terrain in an attempt to unite a country separated by distance. Today the stables continue to stand as a tribute to the legend and legacy of the Pony Express and its enduring era.  Experience the many exciting, educational, state of the art exhibits conveying the need, creation, operation and termination of the Pony Express. Whatever your age, you’re sure to be captivated by the stories and images on an era long passed.   Our next stop on the tour is…. The Jesse James Home The James Home is now located in St. Joseph’s museum corridor but was only two blocks away when outlaw Jesse James was gunned down on April 3, 1882, by Bob Ford. After the killing, the investigation into the death was conducted and Mrs. James, her two children, and Jesse’s mother stayed in the neighboring Patee House for two nights after he was killed. The James Home contains a number of items owned by Jesse James and his family, and new exhibits on the 1995 exhumation of the infamous outlaw, including coffin handles, bits of wood, and a pin Jesse James wore in his death photo, as well as numerous photos taken during the exhumation. In 1995, top forensic scientist Professor James E. Starrs, of George Washington University, conducted an exhumation of the grave of Jesse James. In February 1996, he announced that DNA tests performed on the remains and compared to the DNA of existing known relatives proved a 99.7% chance that the body in the grave is that of Jesse James.  Then we’re off to… Hall Street Built during St. Joseph’s “Golden Age,” the Hall Street mansions, along with many others, symbolize the prosperity and optimism of the time. The Hall Street area became St. Joseph’s first Historic District in 1974 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Lunch will be served at Barbosa’s Mexican Restaurant.  Our recipes are "Grandma and Grandpa" Barbosa's from "South of the Border”, with a touch of North American flavor. All the food served is homemade, from start to finish here in Barbosa's kitchen. Back To Top Saturday, July 12 Shopping at The Legends @ Village West 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $50 per person (minimum 30 / maximum 54) Enjoy the Village West shopping spree and shop at the many stores and outlets at The Legends outdoor shopping center.  The variety of stores includes JC Penny, Wilson Leather, and The Buckle.  Outlets include The Gap, Levis, and Adidas.   Enjoy lunch and video games at Dave & Buster’s, or enjoy lunch as the kids dig for fossils and build their own dinosaur at the T-Rex restaurant. The cost of the trip includes a $15 Legends Gift Card for use at any of the stores or restaurants at The Legends.  Go to www.legendsshopping.com for more information. Shuttles to The Legends depart from the Downtown Marriott Hotel at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Shuttles to the hotel depart from The Legends at 12:30 p.m, 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. Back To Top Sunday, July 13 Historic Weston, Missouri 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $38 per person (minimum 30 / maximum 52) Today we will travel back in time as you experience the traditional American Farm the way it’s supposed to be.  At Red Barn Farm you’ll get to take a tour of the farm, plant flower seeds, enjoy a tractor-drawn hayride, and meet the animals.  Don’t forget to stop by the Red Barn Farm Country Store before you leave.  You can pick up fresh fruit, vegetables, handmade baskets, candles, and pottery. Next you are going to enjoy some of Weston’s amazing museums.   You’ll get to tour the Herbert Bonnell Museum, which is an 1874 working family farm home with original furnishings and outbuildings.  Next is the Weston Historical Museum.  This museum features exhibits depicting life in Platte County from prehistoric days through World War II. Lunch will be on your own at one of the many fine dining establishments in downtown Weston, Missouri. From the museums we are off to enjoy the beautiful scenery at Weston Bend State Park.  The park offers a beautiful scenic Missouri River overlook on the Lewis and Clark Trail.  Weston Bend has many hiking and walking trails and wonderful picnic areas. Back To Top Sunday, July 13 Shopping at Bass Pro Shop & Independence Center 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $30 per person (minimum 30 / maximum 54) Bass Pro Shops is a privately held sporting goods and outdoor goods store headquartered in Springfield, Missouri.  With over 35 large retail stores in the United States and one in Canada, Bass Pro Shops rings up $1.9 Billion in sales.  More than just a fishing and hunting store, Bass Pro Shops offer equipment and clothing for hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, camping, outdoor cooking and much more.  An expansive boat showroom features Tracker, Nitro and Tahoe boats built by Tracker Marine Group – the world’s largest manufacturer of fishing boats.  Each Bass Pro Shop has its own restaurant to try as well.  Their primary competitors are R.E.I. and Cabela’s.  The store you are visiting today is its newest location – having opened in February 2008. Looking for an awesome shopping experience?  Independence Center has exactly what you are looking for.  Shopping for yourself or the must have gift for that special someone?  The Independence Center has it.  With over 130 stores including Dillard’s, Macy*s, Sears, Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, Bath & Body Works, Club Libby Lu, Coldwater Creek, dELiA*s, The Disney Store, Helzberg Diamonds, Hollister, J. Jill, Kay Jewelers, Old Navy, Payless Shoes, Shi by Journey, Torrid, Victoria’s Secret and many more, you’ll find everything you need and more.  The kids will love the remodeled play area with a double-decker carousel, a soft-play area, kiddie rides and games in the Children’s Play Area.  While shopping, be sure to check out the food court or stop by Applebee’s and grab a bite to eat.  You love it and just have to have it?  Come to the Independence Center where you’ll find more choices. Shuttles from Bass Pro Shop to Independence Center will depart at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Shuttles to the convention center will depart from Independence Center at 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Back To Top Monday, July 14 Harry Truman's Independence, Missouri 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $50 per person (minimum 30 / maximum 52) First, we’ll visit the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum. Enjoy a short drive to Independence, Missouri, the home of our 33rd President of the United States. The Truman Library is one of only eight in the U.S. administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. Consisting of research archives, there are more than 14 million pages of manuscript material stored here, including 5 million from the White House files. The museum section of the library focuses on the career of Harry S. Truman and his administration. Be sure to see the reproduction of the Oval Office as it looked during his presidency. Our next stop is the 1859 Jail and Marshal’s Home. This Jackson County jail once held the legendary Jesse James’ brother Frank James. Take a tour through the jail as well as the beautifully decorated Marshal’s home where the wife and children of the Marshal lived. Next we are off to the 1827 Log Courthouse - which is a 2-room log structure where Harry Truman held court in the 1930’s.  This was Jackson County’s first government building.  It was the only courthouse between St. Louis and the Pacific at the time the Santa Fe Trail trade began. The National Frontier Trails Center is the last stop on our tour.  Built in 1990, this museum tells tales of how the American West was settled and how Independence, MO was considered the gateway to the American West.  Here you’ll learn about the many dangers that the settlers encountered along their difficult journey. Lunch will be on your own today at one of the many selections in the Independence, Missouri, area. Back To Top Tuesday, July 15 BBQ, Baseball & Jazz 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $57 per person (minimum 30 / maximum 52) Batter Up!  Upon departing the convention center we are on our way to the historic district of 18th and Vine, which is now home to a multiple tribute to the area and Kansas City’s heritage.  Guests can learn about the dynamic contributions that the area made to the cultural, social and economic development of Kansas City and the nation. Kansas City’s role in nurturing the development of jazz during the 1920’s and 1930’s is known throughout the world.  Kansas City “Style” was first a musical term referring to that classic blend of blues and ragtime that came to identify and explain Kansas City to millions of jazz enthusiasts.  In this environment, some of the best jazz in American has blown into many a smoky morning.  Charlie “Bird” Parker, Mary Lou Williams, Benny Moten, Hot Lips Page, Julia Lee, Baby Lovett and Count Basie with his “Kansas City Seven” were but a few of the musicians helping to nurture the Kansas City Style. In addition to the interactive displays, the Kansas City Jazz Museum offers four major exhibits celebrating the memory of jazz greats Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Charlie Parker.  These exciting exhibits include audio and video stations as well as memorabilia from the performers – including Charlie Parker’s famous plastic saxophone. Next it’s onto the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the centerpiece of the historical renaissance of the Negro Leagues baseball throughout the nation.  The exhibit covers the Leagues’ entire history, from its beginning after the Civil War through its final days in the 1960’s.  You will be able to follow the history of some of baseball’s greatest legends that rose from the Negro Leagues, players who left an incredible mark on the game.  Household names like the late Buck O’Neil, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Roy Campanella and the incredible Jackie Robinson. Finally we will eat lunch at Gates Bar-B-Q, a Kansas City original. As a family restaurant established in 1946, Gates has grown from a single store front at 19th & Vine to a family of five up-to-date restaurants throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area; each strutting’ the Gates Bar-B-Q unique red roof design and man in full tuxedo top hat, depicting their style. Many American Presidents have dined at Gates.  The connection of good food; fast, personalized service and an immediate greeting of “Hi, may I help you?” serve as Gates’ trademarks. Back To Top