Amy Kraft serves as director of marketing for The Legends at Village West, housing more than 90 stores in a 1.2 million square-foot open-air shopping area. While there, enjoy the free walking tour tributes to great Kansans.

What makes Kansas City’s shopping unique?

The atmosphere and close proximity of one shopping area to another. Go from the Country Club Plaza to Zona Rosa with a short drive and see why Kansas City has such a strong shopping reputation.

What’s Kansas City’s best-kept shopping secret?

The small pockets of unique shops here left to be discovered. For example, go to Brookside and see wonderful neighborhood shops. Then, see how neighborhood shopping is balanced with larger shopping centers.

What’s your Kansas City shopping tip?

Wear comfortable shoes and plan out your day so you can enjoy everything from Kansas City shopping, events, and dining to maximize your shopping experience.

What do you love best about Kansas City?

I love having the small town feel from the people with the large city amenities like shopping, arts, and sporting events. You’ll find here what you want from a large city but you’ll also get that close personal touch.

If you only had three places to take visitors, where would you take them?

We’d start with a Kansas City Chiefs game, then head to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to see some of the spectacular work there. Finally, we’d get something to eat at Corona Cantina #1 and enjoy some dancing.