Kansas City, Missouri sits on the Missouri River at the western edge of the state, known for barbecue, jazz, and fountains. Union Station, a restored train station, anchors downtown with exhibits and public space, the National WWI Museum and Memorial tells the story of the First World War from a hilltop tower, and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art shows a broad collection with a sculpture park. The 18th and Vine Historic Jazz District preserves the heart of Kansas City jazz, the Country Club Plaza offers Spanish inspired shopping streets, and the City Market gathers farmers and food vendors in the River Market district.