12th Street Bridge

49th Season Opener for Nationally-Acclaimed Haunted Attractions in Kansas City Set to Thrill

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horror fans will delight with the return of the finest in fright from America's highly acclaimed haunted attractions Beast, Edge of Hell, and Macabre Cinema on Friday, September 22. It's a tradition established 49 years ago in Kansas City when Edge of Hell opened for the first time. The Halloween-season tradition of going to the Historic West Bottoms haunted attractions continues with the trio of haunts innovation, amazing thrills, and dedication to provide screams and laughter.

Key Points: 
  • It's a tradition established 49 years ago in Kansas City when Edge of Hell opened for the first time.
  • Opening night promises an electrifying experience filled with special surprises, live entertainment, and, of course, the haunted attractions.
  • Edge of Hell Haunted Attraction, the oldest and record-breaking haunted house, transports thrill seekers from heaven to hell as they face phobias and the devil himself.
  • Kansas City draws horror fans from all over the nation, with St. Louis and Chicago-area residents coming in droves.

Bunnies are Back - Kansas City's West Bottoms

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Historic West Bottoms District in Kansas City is excited to announce the return of its upcoming event, Bunnies in the Bottoms, which will take place during the First Friday weekend from April 7-9, 2023. The event includes costumed bunnies hopping around the district to bring smiles and cheer while shoppers hunt for treasures this Easter weekend.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Historic West Bottoms District in Kansas City is excited to announce the return of its upcoming event, Bunnies in the Bottoms, which will take place during the First Friday weekend from April 7-9, 2023.
  • People can spring into KC's Historic West Bottoms First Weekend to enjoy its charm + some fun bunny-themed activities.
  • "We're thrilled to be hosting the return of the 'Bunnies in the Bottoms' event during the First Friday weekend," said Amber Arnett-Bequeaith, spokesperson for the Historic West Bottoms District.
  • West Bottoms' Shopping – Festival of the Full Moon Weekends' theme is Bunnies in the Bottoms April 7-9.

Beyond the Boos

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Friday, October 15, 2021
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This era, after the flood, generated naysayers who saw little value in the area, with their moans, growls, and boos.

Key Points: 
  • This era, after the flood, generated naysayers who saw little value in the area, with their moans, growls, and boos.
  • Amber Arnett-Bequeaith, also known as Queen of Haunts, and her family used much of their own resources and initiative to clean up the West Bottoms.
  • Once Arnett-Bequeaith was old enough, she and her uncle, Monty Summers, helped lead the improvements, including restoring and repurposing the late nineteenth-century warehouses.
  • Now, this centrally located, fashionable district only gets boos and howls from the cast members at their highly successful haunted attractions, Edge of Hell, Beast, and Macabre Cinema.