FOUNDED IN 1976 / THRIVING IN 202650 YEARS OF IMPACT

Find the heart of Kearney

Shop. Dine. Explore. Make an enduring connection. Plan your tour.

A community-wide invitation to discover Kearney businesses, attractions, events, and the Parade of Hearts installation that inspired the Friendship Era.

Kearney / MissouriMember-led / Community-mindedFounded / 1976
Kearney Parade of Hearts installation
An Enduring Connection / Parade of Hearts
Kearney Friendship Era participant
Shop and dine locally
2026 Kearney Friendship Era map
Plan your Kearney tour

What is the tour?

A flexible way to experience Kearney.

Use the tour to find a local shop, sit down for something good, explore Kearney history, and add a community event to the day.

Businesses can participate with a product, event, display, special, themed experience, or promotion. A discount is not required.

Shop

Find gifts, home goods, apparel, flowers, art, specialty products, and local services.

Dine

Build the route around local restaurants, coffee, ice cream, mobile treats, and gathering places.

Explore

Visit the Kearney Historic Museum, Jesse James Farm, parks, and the Parade of Hearts installation.

Add an event

Pair the route with markets, outdoor movies, concerts, and current community programming.

The heart stop

An Enduring Connection.

Kearney's Parade of Hearts installation is a reminder that the strongest relationships are built through shared moments, laughter, and time.

Kearney An Enduring Connection Parade of Hearts stop
Parade of Hearts / Kearney, Missouri

Your next connection

Bring the question. We know who to call.

Membership, a local referral, a meeting room, a ribbon cutting, or a place to start: reach the Kearney Chamber.