Guidebook for Kansas City
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is AWESOME! So many live FREE events in the spring and summer! P&L is one square block of bowling allies, pizza joints, bars, nightclubs and plenty of open air seating in the courtyard area! If you're visiting KC and are looking to have a blast, this is the place for you! Oh and did we mention that it's only 2 miles away?!
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Kansas City Power & Light District
50 E 13th StThis place is AWESOME! So many live FREE events in the spring and summer! P&L is one square block of bowling allies, pizza joints, bars, nightclubs and plenty of open air seating in the courtyard area! If you're visiting KC and are looking to have a blast, this is the place for you! Oh and did we mention that it's only 2 miles away?!
Westport is an affordable alternative to Power & Light and it's a blast as well! This ultra hipster district is more spread out among a few streets as opposed to P&L where everything is all in the same building. But all of the different spots are within walking distance no problem. TONS of individual places that we will list individually just without a huge description. But we labeled them if they're in Westport.
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Midtown - Westport
Westport is an affordable alternative to Power & Light and it's a blast as well! This ultra hipster district is more spread out among a few streets as opposed to P&L where everything is all in the same building. But all of the different spots are within walking distance no problem. TONS of individual places that we will list individually just without a huge description. But we labeled them if they're in Westport.
Sol is located in a district called "Martini Corner". This young and stylish district is SUCH a great time with a vibe all it's own! Just tell your Uber driver to head to Martini Corner and have fun bar hopping in this one of a kind district! Some of our pro team athletes have even been known to come hang out :-)
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Sol Cantina
408 E 31st StSol is located in a district called "Martini Corner". This young and stylish district is SUCH a great time with a vibe all it's own! Just tell your Uber driver to head to Martini Corner and have fun bar hopping in this one of a kind district! Some of our pro team athletes have even been known to come hang out :-)
Looking to get out and have an amazing date night? Then look no further! Head to the KC Improv for a HILARIOUSLY good time! Drink service at your table as well as the bar that's attached when the show is over or if you wanted to get there early! Tons of famous acts have come through here before so look them up and see who's playing while you're here!
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Improv Comedy Club
7260 NW 87th StLooking to get out and have an amazing date night? Then look no further! Head to the KC Improv for a HILARIOUSLY good time! Drink service at your table as well as the bar that's attached when the show is over or if you wanted to get there early! Tons of famous acts have come through here before so look them up and see who's playing while you're here!
Manifesto is an iconic speakeasy in Kansas City! Google them and be sure to give them a call EARLY so that you can get on the list! Custom hand made drinks and an atmosphere as cool and laid back as it sounds! Highly recommend!!
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Manifesto
1924 Main StManifesto is an iconic speakeasy in Kansas City! Google them and be sure to give them a call EARLY so that you can get on the list! Custom hand made drinks and an atmosphere as cool and laid back as it sounds! Highly recommend!!
Arts & Culture
The Nelson definitely makes our list for things to do while in KC! The exhibits and art are amazing. They even used the grounds of the museum to host one of a kind sculptures and creations! Speaking of the grounds, if you want some gorgeous pictures of your visit, then make this the first stop. P.S. be sure to tour both the front AND the rear grounds! Oh and get there early and have breakfast in a stunning dining room surrounded by amazing artwork!
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The Nelson-Atkins Sanat Müzesi
4525 Oak StThe Nelson definitely makes our list for things to do while in KC! The exhibits and art are amazing. They even used the grounds of the museum to host one of a kind sculptures and creations! Speaking of the grounds, if you want some gorgeous pictures of your visit, then make this the first stop. P.S. be sure to tour both the front AND the rear grounds! Oh and get there early and have breakfast in a stunning dining room surrounded by amazing artwork!
This is another iconic KC museum! This one is KC's original museum and is only a 4 minute drive away! We're so excited for spring of 2019 when the $19 million dollar renovation will is complete!
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Kansas City Museum
3218 Gladstone BlvdThis is another iconic KC museum! This one is KC's original museum and is only a 4 minute drive away! We're so excited for spring of 2019 when the $19 million dollar renovation will is complete!
Sightseeing
Cliff drive is only 2 minutes away and is offers one of a kind iconic views of KC complete with a waterfall! Looking for some BEAUTIFUL pics to post of your visit to KC? Then be sure to take a ride down Cliff Drive! You won't be disappointed!
Cliff Drive Scenic Byway
Cliff Drive Scenic BywayCliff drive is only 2 minutes away and is offers one of a kind iconic views of KC complete with a waterfall! Looking for some BEAUTIFUL pics to post of your visit to KC? Then be sure to take a ride down Cliff Drive! You won't be disappointed!
Food Scene
Looking for an EXCELLENT local breakfast/lunch spot unique to KC? Then look no further Than Happy Gillis! 5 minute walk or 1 minute drive to another historic neighborhood Columbus Park. Enjoy the low key atmosphere of the restaurant or have it delivered via the Postmates app!
OMG! Looking for some of that home made authentic Italian food? Then you just found it! You can't go wrong with a single thing on the menu! Casual dining with 5 star classic Italian dishes without the 5 star price. What's that???......It's less than 5 min away?!!?! Oh yeah!
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Anthony's
701 Grand BlvdOMG! Looking for some of that home made authentic Italian food? Then you just found it! You can't go wrong with a single thing on the menu! Casual dining with 5 star classic Italian dishes without the 5 star price. What's that???......It's less than 5 min away?!!?! Oh yeah!
If you are a connoisseur of breakfast food like myself, then this place should be on your BUCKET LIST because.... WOW. Ingredients are natural and organic but my favorite part is that there is absolutely no sacrifice in taste and flavor. We're talking individually selected types of coffee, quiche that will blow your mind, baked french toast, home made biscuits and gravy, BLT's and my personal favorite....the breakfast pizza! I know it may sound strange, but trust me.....you need this. You DESERVE this.
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You Say Tomato
2801 Holmes StIf you are a connoisseur of breakfast food like myself, then this place should be on your BUCKET LIST because.... WOW. Ingredients are natural and organic but my favorite part is that there is absolutely no sacrifice in taste and flavor. We're talking individually selected types of coffee, quiche that will blow your mind, baked french toast, home made biscuits and gravy, BLT's and my personal favorite....the breakfast pizza! I know it may sound strange, but trust me.....you need this. You DESERVE this.
Now listen, BBQ is a very serious subject here in KC. So let me start by saying that this is just the opinion of one humble person and his taste buds. That said......
JACK STACK IS THE BEST BBQ JOINT IN KC BAR NONE! There, i said it... and i meant it. I mean, this place has it all. Dimly lit atmosphere greets your eyes while the smell of pit roasted and grill fired KC BBQ greets your nose.
Look, I grade on a BBQ scale that takes into account the sides as well. Potato salad, coleslaw bbq baked beans with pieces of burnt ends cooked in?!! This is madness. I could explain more but now I've gotten all worked up. I'm ordering takeout.
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Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
101 W 22nd StNow listen, BBQ is a very serious subject here in KC. So let me start by saying that this is just the opinion of one humble person and his taste buds. That said......
JACK STACK IS THE BEST BBQ JOINT IN KC BAR NONE! There, i said it... and i meant it. I mean, this place has it all. Dimly lit atmosphere greets your eyes while the smell of pit roasted and grill fired KC BBQ greets your nose.
Look, I grade on a BBQ scale that takes into account the sides as well. Potato salad, coleslaw bbq baked beans with pieces of burnt ends cooked in?!! This is madness. I could explain more but now I've gotten all worked up. I'm ordering takeout.
Authentic Mexican food made to order! It's so close that we usually do takeout (less than 5 min away!). We LOVE the burritos and the tortas! This place is open late too! However they do not deliver, but they're so close and so good...who cares!? Oh and did we mention that you can feed 2 adults with only about about $10 BUCKS!
Los Altos Jalisco
3719 St John AveAuthentic Mexican food made to order! It's so close that we usually do takeout (less than 5 min away!). We LOVE the burritos and the tortas! This place is open late too! However they do not deliver, but they're so close and so good...who cares!? Oh and did we mention that you can feed 2 adults with only about about $10 BUCKS!
Happy Gillis
549 Gillis StHeads up, the restaurant is closed on Mondays
Shopping
If you've got a sunny day during your trip then we definitely recommend heading to the Plaza. SO MUCH SHOPPING! Beautiful fountains to see and visit as well! Be sure to look into getting a romantic gondola ride down Brush Creek on the Plaza in the summer! Horse and carriage rides available too! (Yes they are REAL horses and yes it's pretty cool) There's also plenty of places to eat while you're down there like Cheesecake Factory and Fogo de Chao. Be forewarned though lol the Plaza can be pretty pricey.
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Country Club Plaza
If you've got a sunny day during your trip then we definitely recommend heading to the Plaza. SO MUCH SHOPPING! Beautiful fountains to see and visit as well! Be sure to look into getting a romantic gondola ride down Brush Creek on the Plaza in the summer! Horse and carriage rides available too! (Yes they are REAL horses and yes it's pretty cool) There's also plenty of places to eat while you're down there like Cheesecake Factory and Fogo de Chao. Be forewarned though lol the Plaza can be pretty pricey.
Zona Rosa is a similar setup as the Country Club Plaza in the sense that it's great shopping and essentially an outdoor mall. However the biggest difference is that Zona has much more realistic options. No Gucci and Prada out here. This is more American Eagle, Forever 21, Barnes & Noble, The Buckle... those kinda stores :-)
Also has REALLY cool places to eat! Like Buffalo Wild Wings, Abuelo's, Cold Stone Creamery, Red Robin and more!
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Zona Rosa
7210 NW 86th TerraceZona Rosa is a similar setup as the Country Club Plaza in the sense that it's great shopping and essentially an outdoor mall. However the biggest difference is that Zona has much more realistic options. No Gucci and Prada out here. This is more American Eagle, Forever 21, Barnes & Noble, The Buckle... those kinda stores :-)
Also has REALLY cool places to eat! Like Buffalo Wild Wings, Abuelo's, Cold Stone Creamery, Red Robin and more!
Essentials
Hip and convenient urban grocery store with an excellent selection to fit any health food (or junk food) needs!
They didn't have a pharmacy category but CVS is one. We list it here because it's directly across the street and for a quick item or two, they are likely to have whatever you need from food to toothbrushes to medication. SUPER convenient location!
*NOTE that since this is a pharmacy, they close REALLY early. 7PM kinda early :-/
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CVS
921 Main StThey didn't have a pharmacy category but CVS is one. We list it here because it's directly across the street and for a quick item or two, they are likely to have whatever you need from food to toothbrushes to medication. SUPER convenient location!
*NOTE that since this is a pharmacy, they close REALLY early. 7PM kinda early :-/
This hip urban grocery store is super close and is loaded with everything you might want or need to stock the fridge and cook at home! Also very convenient for any toiletries or small things you may have forgotten to complete your stay! Excellent selection of organic food and fresh produce!
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Cosentino's Market
10 E 13th StThis hip urban grocery store is super close and is loaded with everything you might want or need to stock the fridge and cook at home! Also very convenient for any toiletries or small things you may have forgotten to complete your stay! Excellent selection of organic food and fresh produce!
Entertainment & Activities
These things are all the rage right now! You and a group of your friends got "locked" into a room filled with clues about how to "escape"! Such a great group activity!!!
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Escape Room Kansas City
511 W 4th StThese things are all the rage right now! You and a group of your friends got "locked" into a room filled with clues about how to "escape"! Such a great group activity!!!
These things are all the rage right now! You and a group of your friends got "locked" into a room filled with clues about how to "escape"! Such a great group activity!!!
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Breakout KC Escape Room | River Market
114 W 3rd StThese things are all the rage right now! You and a group of your friends got "locked" into a room filled with clues about how to "escape"! Such a great group activity!!!
Great movie theater that's really close! Huge leather recliner chairs and they serve alcohol!
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Great movie theater that's really close! Huge leather recliner chairs and they serve alcohol!
Football lover?? Then you've GOT to come see our team and our young quarterback taking the league by storm! Arrowhead is the LOUDEST stadium in the NFL! Hop on Stub Hub and grab a ticket!!!! GO CHIEFS!!!!!!!!!
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Arrowhead Stadium
1 Arrowhead DrFootball lover?? Then you've GOT to come see our team and our young quarterback taking the league by storm! Arrowhead is the LOUDEST stadium in the NFL! Hop on Stub Hub and grab a ticket!!!! GO CHIEFS!!!!!!!!!
Baseball lover? Or maybe you're here in the summer or the fall and want to get out and enjoy the weather with a few beers and a ROCKIN stadium? Then buy your tickets today and come see our Kansas City Royals go for it all! Tickets to baseball games can be found last minute AND for a great price! What are you waiting for?! LET'S GO ROYALS!!!!!!
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Kauffman Stadium
1 Royal WayBaseball lover? Or maybe you're here in the summer or the fall and want to get out and enjoy the weather with a few beers and a ROCKIN stadium? Then buy your tickets today and come see our Kansas City Royals go for it all! Tickets to baseball games can be found last minute AND for a great price! What are you waiting for?! LET'S GO ROYALS!!!!!!
Roller coasters GALORE at this one of a kind amusement park! This isn't some rinky-dink pop up carnival, this is the real deal! There's something for everyone in the way of intertainment! Ferris wheels, roller coasters, merry go rounds for the kiddos, bungee jumping, GREAT food and MORE! If you're in KC and you're looking for great time and want to make some memories while you're here, head to Worlds of Fun!!
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Worlds of Fun Avenue
Worlds of Fun AvenueRoller coasters GALORE at this one of a kind amusement park! This isn't some rinky-dink pop up carnival, this is the real deal! There's something for everyone in the way of intertainment! Ferris wheels, roller coasters, merry go rounds for the kiddos, bungee jumping, GREAT food and MORE! If you're in KC and you're looking for great time and want to make some memories while you're here, head to Worlds of Fun!!
Our zoo in KC is a MUST SEE destination if you're here! Brand new penguin and polar bear exhibits! It's got an amazing building that they turned into a rain forest habitat and you're able to walk among the rain forest animals INSIDE the exhibit! Loins on the savannah and silver back gorillas in the forest are just a few of the many animals and exhibits to see! Oh and if you're here to visit a KC resident, then have THEM purchase the tickets because the discount for locals is INSANE!
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Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo DrOur zoo in KC is a MUST SEE destination if you're here! Brand new penguin and polar bear exhibits! It's got an amazing building that they turned into a rain forest habitat and you're able to walk among the rain forest animals INSIDE the exhibit! Loins on the savannah and silver back gorillas in the forest are just a few of the many animals and exhibits to see! Oh and if you're here to visit a KC resident, then have THEM purchase the tickets because the discount for locals is INSANE!
Cool spot if you've got the kiddos with you during your stay in KC! Really lets them be hands-on, play and explore! Fair warning though, this place is pricey :-/
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
2475 Grand BlvdCool spot if you've got the kiddos with you during your stay in KC! Really lets them be hands-on, play and explore! Fair warning though, this place is pricey :-/
Crown Center is SUCH a beautiful place! Its sights and entertainment are both indoors and outdoors so there's something to do in any season or weather! You'll love the variety of things to do and how picturesque the building and the fountains are! If you're here during the summer, then be sure to bring bathing suits for the kiddos so they can have a blast at the spray park for free right on the grounds of Crown Center!
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Crown Center
2450 Grand BlvdCrown Center is SUCH a beautiful place! Its sights and entertainment are both indoors and outdoors so there's something to do in any season or weather! You'll love the variety of things to do and how picturesque the building and the fountains are! If you're here during the summer, then be sure to bring bathing suits for the kiddos so they can have a blast at the spray park for free right on the grounds of Crown Center!
You have GOT to make a stop at Union Station! It's actually connected to Crown Center mentioned also in our guidebook! You've got to see this place to believe it. This used to be an old train station that has undergone some state of the art restoration. It is SO BIG and SO GRAND that you feel like you've been catapulted back in time when train travel was LUXURY. Definitely one of the BEST places to take pics in KC! The ceilings are so high up that i couldn't even begin to guess how high!
Note as well that another bonus to this place is that it is FILLED with niche specialty shops like its gourmet candy store! Oh and even have brunch inside at Harvey's!
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Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdYou have GOT to make a stop at Union Station! It's actually connected to Crown Center mentioned also in our guidebook! You've got to see this place to believe it. This used to be an old train station that has undergone some state of the art restoration. It is SO BIG and SO GRAND that you feel like you've been catapulted back in time when train travel was LUXURY. Definitely one of the BEST places to take pics in KC! The ceilings are so high up that i couldn't even begin to guess how high!
Note as well that another bonus to this place is that it is FILLED with niche specialty shops like its gourmet candy store! Oh and even have brunch inside at Harvey's!
We are proud to say that Kansas City is home to the famous Boulevard Brewing Company! These folks turned a local microbrewery to a national sensation! Wanna see what they're up to these days and how they do it? Then look them up and give them a call to set up a brewery tour! We've done it...eh...on more than one occasion ( cough cough) and LOVE it! What beer tour would be complete without beer? Oh you'll have plenty of that while you're there! You even get to taste new and developing brews that they're working on!
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Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdWe are proud to say that Kansas City is home to the famous Boulevard Brewing Company! These folks turned a local microbrewery to a national sensation! Wanna see what they're up to these days and how they do it? Then look them up and give them a call to set up a brewery tour! We've done it...eh...on more than one occasion ( cough cough) and LOVE it! What beer tour would be complete without beer? Oh you'll have plenty of that while you're there! You even get to taste new and developing brews that they're working on!