We spent 1 week at Kansas City during our US trip to spend time with my Uncle Bernard. It was our chance to experience the “American life” my Uncle has been living for more than 10 years. I just use to hear stories of how life is back in Kansas, it was nice to finally see the places in his stories and dine at his favorite restaurants.
The first things that the kids noticed on our drive from the airport to my Auntie Lory’s house was the big fountain located at the entrance/exit of the airport and then some more along the way. You will see more beautiful fountains at the Plaza. To which the kids declared that they need more quarter to make a wish.
Later on we found out that Kansas City is also called The City of Fountains. We were then on a quest to have the kids photo taken on each fountain we see.
The first fountains built in Kansas City were made for the horses, dogs and birds to drink.
If you are on the same fountain quest like us then the best place to visit is the Country Club Plaza (The Plaza). The Plaza is a picturesque shopping center, with building designs patterned after the structures found in Seville, Spain.
Here are some photos of Fountains & Sculptures at The Plaza
JC Nichols Memorial Fountain
The J. C. Nichols Memorial Fountain has four heroic horsemen which are said to represent the four rivers of the world: the Mississippi River (the Indian riding the horse and beating off an alligator), the Volga River (with the bear), the Seine and the Rhine. Information from http://www.KCFountains.com
Making a wish was serious business for our LittleMiss C.
Allen Memorial Fountain
Imported from Italy, this fountain was dedicated in 1962 to the daughter and son-in-law of the late Jesse Clyde Nichols, Earl and Eleanor Nichols Allen, who died in a house fire. Information from http://www.KCFountains.com
Boy and Frog Fountain
Oh my the boy made wee wee on the frog, Ma! Not true because it is the frog spraying water to the boy.
The Boy and Frog Fountain is an original bronze and Verona marble fountain by Raffaello Romanelli. Information from http://www.KCFountains.com
Four Founs Fountain
Four children of the Roman spirit Faunus frolic in the water of this Plaza Fountain purchased in Brindisi, Italy in 1928. Information from http://www.KCfountains.com
Seville Light Fountain
Sculptor Bernhard Zuckerman was commissioned to create an exact replica of the Plaza de Los Reyes fountain in Seville, Spain. Information from http://www.KCfountains.com
We also saw some interesting sculptures.
Invincible Spirit Sculpture
Wild Boar of Florence – People can drop coins and rub the boars nose for good luck.
and finally a beautiful Light post that I do not have any information off.
We have covered 5 fountains out of the 200+ registered fountains of Kansas City. Till the next trip back to KC.
Cuddles and Crumbs 
How cool is that! They’re really pretty fountains too.
Kansas normally reminds me of The Wizard of Oz, but this post has updated my views on the city! Hehe! The little ones look like they had so much fun!