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Free or Inexpensive Holiday Activities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

On a bigger scale, The Country Club Plaza in Kansas City Mo lights up 15 city blocks with thousands of lights – which are switched on with due pomp, ceremony and entertainment on Thanksgiving evening. Gingerbread houses at local hotels. I’ve never seen a charge to attend a tree lighting ceremony.

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Frugal Family Fun in the American Midwest

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Chisholm trail ended in Abilene, and it was the largest cow town west of Kansas City. Louis and at the time, larger than Kansas City. Visit the Palace Hotel & Bath House, built in 1901. Louis or Kansas City and ride to either the Mayfest or the Octoberfest in Hermann, MO. Historic St.

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