Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
This is our favorite farm-to-table breakfast spot in the neighborhood. Try the hash--it's amazing!
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The Corner Restaurant
This is our favorite farm-to-table breakfast spot in the neighborhood. Try the hash--it's amazing!
Right around the corner from the apartment, this coffee shop offers unique coffee creations.
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Monarch Coffee
3550 Broadway BlvdRight around the corner from the apartment, this coffee shop offers unique coffee creations.
This is a local, small batch coffee roasting company in the neighborhood. Go for a cup of coffee or to pick up some beans to take home.
Broadway Roasting Co
4012 Washington StThis is a local, small batch coffee roasting company in the neighborhood. Go for a cup of coffee or to pick up some beans to take home.
This is our favorite Kansas City BBQ in the neighborhood! The short ribs are incredible.
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Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StThis is our favorite Kansas City BBQ in the neighborhood! The short ribs are incredible.
Gates is spicy BBQ--you either love it or you hate it. Either way, it's a classic KC experience.
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Gates Bar-B-Q
3205 Main StGates is spicy BBQ--you either love it or you hate it. Either way, it's a classic KC experience.
Frozen custard is a quintessential midwestern experience. Think ice cream, but thicker, creamier and even more awesome. There is no better dessert on a hot summer day in Kansas City!
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Andy's Frozen Custard
1200 Westport RdFrozen custard is a quintessential midwestern experience. Think ice cream, but thicker, creamier and even more awesome. There is no better dessert on a hot summer day in Kansas City!
Jack Stack Barbecue
4747 Wyandotte StAnother Kansas City BBQ must-try.
Sightseeing
The Plaza is an iconic, must-explore spot in Kansas City, especially during the holidays. If you're looking for high-end shopping, you will find it at The Plaza. You will also find classic, mainstay Kansas City BBQ like Jack Stack (along with all kinds of other restaurants).
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Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdThe Plaza is an iconic, must-explore spot in Kansas City, especially during the holidays. If you're looking for high-end shopping, you will find it at The Plaza. You will also find classic, mainstay Kansas City BBQ like Jack Stack (along with all kinds of other restaurants).
Kansas City's restored main train station, now a great spot for daytime fun, entertainment, and night life.
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Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdKansas City's restored main train station, now a great spot for daytime fun, entertainment, and night life.
Kansas City, The City of Fountains, has over 40 public work fountains to enjoy. The JC Nichols Memorial Fountain is one of the best known. You'll notice many other interesting fountains in and around The Plaza and throughout the city.
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J C Nichols Memorial Fountain
47th Mill Creek PkwyKansas City, The City of Fountains, has over 40 public work fountains to enjoy. The JC Nichols Memorial Fountain is one of the best known. You'll notice many other interesting fountains in and around The Plaza and throughout the city.
Arts & Culture
The Nelson-Atkins is one of the country's best art museums, known for its new Bloch Galleries that feature Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park is a great spot for a walk or picnic and home to notable sculptures. Admission is free.
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The Nelson-Atkins Sanat Müzesi
4525 Oak StThe Nelson-Atkins is one of the country's best art museums, known for its new Bloch Galleries that feature Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park is a great spot for a walk or picnic and home to notable sculptures. Admission is free.
For history buffs, this is President Truman's childhood home. The Truman library and museum are also in Independence (about 20 minutes east).
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Truman Home - Harry S Truman National Historic Site
223 N Delaware StFor history buffs, this is President Truman's childhood home. The Truman library and museum are also in Independence (about 20 minutes east).
Visit the home and art studio of a well-known local artist, locating in a stunning old house.
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Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site
3616 Belleview AveVisit the home and art studio of a well-known local artist, locating in a stunning old house.
America's official memorial for the Great War, this museum features the world's most comprehensive collection of World War I objects and documents.
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National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial DrAmerica's official memorial for the Great War, this museum features the world's most comprehensive collection of World War I objects and documents.
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway BlvdEnjoy a Broadway musical or live concert under the stars. Beautiful setting for a night out!
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Starlight Theatre
4600 Starlight RdEnjoy a Broadway musical or live concert under the stars. Beautiful setting for a night out!
Features 200 tons of cargo, giving you a glimpse into life on the American frontier in the 1850s.
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Arabia Steamboat Museum
400 Grand BlvdFeatures 200 tons of cargo, giving you a glimpse into life on the American frontier in the 1850s.
Learn about some of baseball's best unknown players. Definitely worth a visit.
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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
1616 E 18th StLearn about some of baseball's best unknown players. Definitely worth a visit.
This engaging, interactive museum takes you on a journey through the history of American Jazz. Great for kids, too.
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American Jazz Museum
1616 E 18th StThis engaging, interactive museum takes you on a journey through the history of American Jazz. Great for kids, too.
Science City is located in Union Station. Lots of interactive options for kids.
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Science City
30 W Pershing RdScience City is located in Union Station. Lots of interactive options for kids.
Drinks & Nightlife
Old Westport
Plenty of entertainment options in Westport!
Another nearby destination for entertainment and nightlife.
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Power and Light District
Another nearby destination for entertainment and nightlife.
Blue Rooms
1600 E 18th StNice little jazz spot
Shopping
Crown Center
2450 Grand BlvdCity Market station
Saturday farmer's market
Entertainment & Activities
Kaleidoscope offers an opportunity for kids and their adults to create art. Plus, it's free! Definitely worthwhile if you're in town with kids (best for ages 3 and up).
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Kaleidoscope
2500 Grand BlvdKaleidoscope offers an opportunity for kids and their adults to create art. Plus, it's free! Definitely worthwhile if you're in town with kids (best for ages 3 and up).
We love our Royals around here! Make sure to catch a baseball game if you can!
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Kauffman Stadium
1 Royal WayWe love our Royals around here! Make sure to catch a baseball game if you can!
Arrowhead Stadium
1 Arrowhead DrHome of the Chiefs.
Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo DrParks & Nature
Powell Gardens, Botanische Tuin van Kansas City
1609 NW US Hwy 50