Kansas Citians: You are moderately attractive

Travel + Leisure released a bunch of rankings for “America’s Favorite Cities, 2009.” Eyeballing the list, I’d say we’re about middle of the pack with a few exceptions.

Kansas City’s best feature according to visitors? Being an “affordable getaway,” just behind Cleveland. But Kansas City isn’t a romantic or wild getaway (ranked No. 22 in both categories). But you can get a really cheap hotel here, too (ranked No. 2).

Kansas City’s worst feature? Shopping. Bad news for the Plaza.

And we’re right in the middle on attractiveness (No. 15). Nice choice of photo, Travel + Leisure. Dicks.

Oh yeah, we’re also the sixth friendliest city.

Travel + Leisure also lists how we view ourselves, and damn are we self-loathing. We see ourselves as the 24th most attractive city. We view ourselves as not as smart, athletic and stylish as outsiders see us.

What was that about Kansas City anti-pride? Sounds like The Bunker is on to something.

Photo courtesy of the Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association.