I live in KC---- as I was driving to work this morning listening to the news there was a blurb about hotel rooms for the weekend. The KC Tourist Dept (or whatever they are called) said there are very few rooms left anywhere in the metro area. As mentioned, the NASCAR race, American Royal BBQ, and the Chiefs/Bronco game has everything sold out. And to sum up the news--basically if you are lucky enough to find a room -be prepared to pay through the nose for it!!!!
Good luck.
-wendi
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