Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
This restaurant is a great place to go for a nice medium priced meal when you don't want to feel over stuffed. Sometimes we just go there for the mini desserts that are served in a large shot glass.
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Seasons 52
340 Ward PkwyThis restaurant is a great place to go for a nice medium priced meal when you don't want to feel over stuffed. Sometimes we just go there for the mini desserts that are served in a large shot glass.
This is by far the best BBQ in the city. There is always a line of at least 30 people but your trip would not be complete with out visiting this gas station BBQ joint
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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveThis is by far the best BBQ in the city. There is always a line of at least 30 people but your trip would not be complete with out visiting this gas station BBQ joint
A well kept city secret, this place has some of the best burgers in the city that come out in their own individual cooker. While you are there you can claim your spot on the wall with your signature.
KC Smoke Burger Group
1610 W 39th StA well kept city secret, this place has some of the best burgers in the city that come out in their own individual cooker. While you are there you can claim your spot on the wall with your signature.
This medium priced restaurant has great food and its own wine tasting shop. If you want to taste them all they offer 7 glass flutes with your meal. My favorite restaurant by far.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
4686 Broadway BlvdThis medium priced restaurant has great food and its own wine tasting shop. If you want to taste them all they offer 7 glass flutes with your meal. My favorite restaurant by far.
This coffee shop is probably the smallest and cutest one I have ever been to. On a warm day is is perfect for a cup of JO
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Hi Hat Coffee
5012 State Line RdThis coffee shop is probably the smallest and cutest one I have ever been to. On a warm day is is perfect for a cup of JO
Ragazza is a warm inviting place that reminds me more of a community center than a restaurant. The food is amazing and the wine selection is great!
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Ragazza Food & Wine
4301 Main StRagazza is a warm inviting place that reminds me more of a community center than a restaurant. The food is amazing and the wine selection is great!
This is by far the best BBQ in the city. Their "no jackin around" pulled pork sandwich is amazing. The atmosphere is great and the staff is amazing
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Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StThis is by far the best BBQ in the city. Their "no jackin around" pulled pork sandwich is amazing. The atmosphere is great and the staff is amazing
This restaurant is the best place to brunch in KC. Good comfort food in a great atmosphere.
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5107 Main StThis restaurant is the best place to brunch in KC. Good comfort food in a great atmosphere.
This restaurant is good any time of the day and its big windows open up the the hustle of the country club plaza.
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The Classic Cup Cafe
301 W 47th StThis restaurant is good any time of the day and its big windows open up the the hustle of the country club plaza.
This Vegan restaurant serves some of the best savory dishes in KC while being respectful of animals.
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Cafe Gratitude Kansas City
333 Southwest BlvdThis Vegan restaurant serves some of the best savory dishes in KC while being respectful of animals.
If you are looking for a fancy design in your latte this is the place for you
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Kaldi's Coffee
318 W 47th StIf you are looking for a fancy design in your latte this is the place for you
If you are looking for a locally owned coffee shop with a great patio this your place. Everything they serve is vegan and delicious.
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Mud Pie Vegan Bakery & Coffeehouse
1615 W 39th StIf you are looking for a locally owned coffee shop with a great patio this your place. Everything they serve is vegan and delicious.
This Black owned business is a great place to get alcoholic slushys and amazing New Orleans food.
KC DAIQUIRI SHOP
1116 Grand BoulevardThis Black owned business is a great place to get alcoholic slushys and amazing New Orleans food.
Chef Ryan Brazeal and Pastry Chef Jessica Armstrong continue to create a unique culinary experience with locally sourced ingredients and contemporary techniques.
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Novel
1927 McGee StChef Ryan Brazeal and Pastry Chef Jessica Armstrong continue to create a unique culinary experience with locally sourced ingredients and contemporary techniques.
Historic KC Barbecue! Order burnt ends, a KC barbecue staple, and view around the dining room the photos of the famous people who have eaten at Arthur Bryants!
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Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
1727 Brooklyn AveHistoric KC Barbecue! Order burnt ends, a KC barbecue staple, and view around the dining room the photos of the famous people who have eaten at Arthur Bryants!
Featured on Queer Eye, the Jones Sisters make incredible Kansas City barbecue. Get there early, though, they sell out quick!
Jones Bar-B-Q
6706 Kaw DrFeatured on Queer Eye, the Jones Sisters make incredible Kansas City barbecue. Get there early, though, they sell out quick!
No-nonsense barbecue joint serving classics such as brisket & hushpuppies from a counter.
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Slap's BBQ
553 Central AveNo-nonsense barbecue joint serving classics such as brisket & hushpuppies from a counter.
All vegan cafe, with all the personality and flavor! Meet Gigi herself, she's almost always there! Get the kale chips and a protein smoothie, so good they'll make you consider going vegan permanently!
Gigi's Vegan + Wellness Café
1103 Westport RoadAll vegan cafe, with all the personality and flavor! Meet Gigi herself, she's almost always there! Get the kale chips and a protein smoothie, so good they'll make you consider going vegan permanently!
Casual spot for organic, vegan-friendly breakfast & lunch fare in bright, welcoming environs!
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Urban Cafe KC
5500 Troost AvenueCasual spot for organic, vegan-friendly breakfast & lunch fare in bright, welcoming environs!
A stylish locale offering seasonal Mediterranean plates plus beer, wine & cocktails. On Bon Appetit's Best New Restaurants in 2017!
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The Antler Room
2506 Holmes StA stylish locale offering seasonal Mediterranean plates plus beer, wine & cocktails. On Bon Appetit's Best New Restaurants in 2017!
Offbeat eatery boasts a market-driven menu with farm to table brunch, lunch and dinner in a pared-down dining room with local art on the walls.
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Room 39
1719 W 39th StOffbeat eatery boasts a market-driven menu with farm to table brunch, lunch and dinner in a pared-down dining room with local art on the walls.
Arts & Culture
If you are in the city and looking to watch a hilarious drag comedy show (10 pm Fri & Sat)or just want to dance the night away this is the club for you.
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Missie B's
805 W 39th StIf you are in the city and looking to watch a hilarious drag comedy show (10 pm Fri & Sat)or just want to dance the night away this is the club for you.
The Nelson is a beautiful museum filled with stunning artwork, beautiful architecture and a large sculpture garden for nice days in the sun.
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Музей на изкуствата Нелсън-Аткинс
4525 Oak StThe Nelson is a beautiful museum filled with stunning artwork, beautiful architecture and a large sculpture garden for nice days in the sun.
This bar is like a flashback to the forties. The red crushed velvet booths and the live jazz bands create make for a great night with friends
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Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand BlvdThis bar is like a flashback to the forties. The red crushed velvet booths and the live jazz bands create make for a great night with friends
This club is a great place to take in great food and great jazz entertainers.
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The Phoenix
302 W 8th StThis club is a great place to take in great food and great jazz entertainers.
This recently built performing arts center is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city and has some great performances there. The park next to it has amazing views of the city as well.
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Кауфман Център за изкуствата
1601 Broadway BlvdThis recently built performing arts center is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city and has some great performances there. The park next to it has amazing views of the city as well.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an art museum in Kansas City, Missouri, known for its encyclopedic collection of art from nearly every continent and culture, and especially for its extensive collection of Asian art.
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Музей на изкуствата Нелсън-Аткинс
4525 Oak StThe Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an art museum in Kansas City, Missouri, known for its encyclopedic collection of art from nearly every continent and culture, and especially for its extensive collection of Asian art.
The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri was opened in 1926 as the Liberty Memorial. In 2004, it was designated by the United States Congress as the country's official war memorial and museum dedicated to World War I. With amazing exhibits featuring the history of this country's history in the first World War.
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Национален музей и мемориал на Първата световна война
2 Memorial DrThe National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri was opened in 1926 as the Liberty Memorial. In 2004, it was designated by the United States Congress as the country's official war memorial and museum dedicated to World War I. With amazing exhibits featuring the history of this country's history in the first World War.
Part of the Museums on 18th & Vine complex, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) recreates the look, sounds and feel of the game’s storied past. Video presentations and memorabilia in the 10,000 square-foot multimedia exhibit chronicle the history and heroes of the leagues from their origin after the Civil War to their demise in the 1960s. The federal government recently designated the museum America’s National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
1616 E 18th StPart of the Museums on 18th & Vine complex, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) recreates the look, sounds and feel of the game’s storied past. Video presentations and memorabilia in the 10,000 square-foot multimedia exhibit chronicle the history and heroes of the leagues from their origin after the Civil War to their demise in the 1960s. The federal government recently designated the museum America’s National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
Performance venue within the American Jazz Museum, including weekly open jam sessions.
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Blue Rooms
1600 E 18th StPerformance venue within the American Jazz Museum, including weekly open jam sessions.
The American Jazz Museum is a jazz museum in the historic 18th and Vine district of Kansas City, Missouri. The museum preserves the history of American jazz music, with exhibits on Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and others.
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American Jazz Museum
1616 E 18th StThe American Jazz Museum is a jazz museum in the historic 18th and Vine district of Kansas City, Missouri. The museum preserves the history of American jazz music, with exhibits on Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and others.
American bar & grill where diner classics & cocktails meet drag shows, bingo nights, and more!
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Hamburger Mary's
3700 Broadway BlvdAmerican bar & grill where diner classics & cocktails meet drag shows, bingo nights, and more!
Everything Else
If you're traveling with your dog, or just miss your dog while on vacation, Bar K is a bar/restaurant with a full dog park! With tons of events, and TV's, you'll want to go even if you didn't bring your dog!
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Bar K
501 Berkley PkwyIf you're traveling with your dog, or just miss your dog while on vacation, Bar K is a bar/restaurant with a full dog park! With tons of events, and TV's, you'll want to go even if you didn't bring your dog!
Colorful, upbeat center offering creative arts & crafts sessions for kids, free of charge.
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Kaleidoscope
2500 Grand BlvdColorful, upbeat center offering creative arts & crafts sessions for kids, free of charge.
Shopping
You can stroll among beautiful Spanish architecture, shop, eat, or just enjoy the many fountains. In the winter it is transformed into a winter wonderland with Christmas lights adorning every inch.
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Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdYou can stroll among beautiful Spanish architecture, shop, eat, or just enjoy the many fountains. In the winter it is transformed into a winter wonderland with Christmas lights adorning every inch.
This is the best thrift shop in town when you are looking to spice up your wardrobe or find a costume for a good party.
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Boomerang
3900 Pennsylvania AveThis is the best thrift shop in town when you are looking to spice up your wardrobe or find a costume for a good party.
This store is owned by my friend Andy Chambers. He will blow your mind with his window displays of everything from Priscilla Queen of the Desert to Mommy Dearest. It is a must see
Wonderland
307-309 Westport RdThis store is owned by my friend Andy Chambers. He will blow your mind with his window displays of everything from Priscilla Queen of the Desert to Mommy Dearest. It is a must see
If you are looking to pick up some of the best KC / Midwest souvenirs this is your place. They have hilarious t-shirts, coasters, hats with the best quotes and jokes.
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RAYGUN
1803 Baltimore AveIf you are looking to pick up some of the best KC / Midwest souvenirs this is your place. They have hilarious t-shirts, coasters, hats with the best quotes and jokes.
This place has an eclectic mix of brand with unique clothing and is rounded out with an assortment of novelty gifts. Pretty much a local urban outfitters.
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The Bunker
4056 Broadway BlvdThis place has an eclectic mix of brand with unique clothing and is rounded out with an assortment of novelty gifts. Pretty much a local urban outfitters.
Great place to get some souvenirs made by local makers to remember this amazing city.
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Made in KC Marketplace
306 W 47th StGreat place to get some souvenirs made by local makers to remember this amazing city.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you are looking for a place to get your dance on this is your spot. Their nightly laser shows and house music make for a fun night of letting loose.
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The Riot Room
4048 Broadway BlvdIf you are looking for a place to get your dance on this is your spot. Their nightly laser shows and house music make for a fun night of letting loose.
If you are in for a top shelf whiskey on the rocks this is your bar. This bar is beautifully decorated and has all the best whiskeys and bourbons
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Julep
4141 Pennsylvania AveIf you are in for a top shelf whiskey on the rocks this is your bar. This bar is beautifully decorated and has all the best whiskeys and bourbons
In the summer they serve liquor from their train caboose on their beautiful patio. They have the best sangria and people watching in the city
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Harry's Bar and Tables
501 Westport RdIn the summer they serve liquor from their train caboose on their beautiful patio. They have the best sangria and people watching in the city
Beer kitchen is a great place to start the night with a good KC brewed beer and good food right in the heart of westport
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Beer Kitchen
435 Westport RdBeer kitchen is a great place to start the night with a good KC brewed beer and good food right in the heart of westport
This high class restaurant is where Kansas Cities elite go out to play. Their unique menu and wide drink selection make them a hit
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Gram & Dun
600 Ward PkwyThis high class restaurant is where Kansas Cities elite go out to play. Their unique menu and wide drink selection make them a hit
This luxury rooftop bar has great views of the city and a high end feel.
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The Mercury Room Bar
1800 Walnut StreetThis luxury rooftop bar has great views of the city and a high end feel.
Gael's boasts 3 full service bars, 26 TV screens (for the sports lovers), with indoor and outdoor seating. Their menu offers a Northwestern Europe vibe with such items as Stout Meatballs, German Bierock, and Banofee Pie.
Gaels Public House & Sports
5424 Troost AvenueGael's boasts 3 full service bars, 26 TV screens (for the sports lovers), with indoor and outdoor seating. Their menu offers a Northwestern Europe vibe with such items as Stout Meatballs, German Bierock, and Banofee Pie.
Fountain Haus is the best dance club in the city! If you are looking to have a relaxing cocktail on the roof, hit up Drag Brunch, or dance you're little heart out in the back this is your place.
Fountain Haus
401 Westport RoadFountain Haus is the best dance club in the city! If you are looking to have a relaxing cocktail on the roof, hit up Drag Brunch, or dance you're little heart out in the back this is your place.
Parks & Nature
This park is a great place to let the kids run and play on the playground equipment.
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Gillham Park
3915 Gillham RdThis park is a great place to let the kids run and play on the playground equipment.
This is by far the best park in Kansas City. The rose garden is a beautiful place to take your romantic partner, the kids love to feed the geese in the pond or play on the playground. Runners love this park for a good jog with great scenery. The park is lined with some of the largest homes in KC.
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Джейкъб Л. Луус Парк
5200 Wornall RdThis is by far the best park in Kansas City. The rose garden is a beautiful place to take your romantic partner, the kids love to feed the geese in the pond or play on the playground. Runners love this park for a good jog with great scenery. The park is lined with some of the largest homes in KC.
This park is perfect for children with a brand new playground like non other you have seen.
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Roanoke Park
This park is perfect for children with a brand new playground like non other you have seen.
This is a great place right in the middle of the city to take in nature and rebound yourself. The trails are well maintained and great for beginners.
Rozarks Nature Trail
Park DriveThis is a great place right in the middle of the city to take in nature and rebound yourself. The trails are well maintained and great for beginners.
This 15 mile fully accessible trail is great for biking, strolling, running, or enjoying a nice picnic by the river ! The Riverfront Heritage Trail is right next to the River Market, near downtown KC!
Riverfront Heritage Trail
Riverfront Heritage TrailThis 15 mile fully accessible trail is great for biking, strolling, running, or enjoying a nice picnic by the river ! The Riverfront Heritage Trail is right next to the River Market, near downtown KC!
Neighborhoods
This part of the city comes alive the first Friday of the summer months. The streets are flooded with people, the galleries are all open and street performers via for your attention.
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Crossroads
This part of the city comes alive the first Friday of the summer months. The streets are flooded with people, the galleries are all open and street performers via for your attention.
Westport features many shops, restaurants, dancing, karaoke spots, and so much more! This is the place to go for nightlife, whatever catches your fancy!
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Midtown - Westport
Westport features many shops, restaurants, dancing, karaoke spots, and so much more! This is the place to go for nightlife, whatever catches your fancy!
Featuring a large farmer's market every weekend during the summer and fall, and lots of restaurants to get brunch or dinner after a day of shopping at local businesses or walking on the beautiful river trail!
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River Market
Featuring a large farmer's market every weekend during the summer and fall, and lots of restaurants to get brunch or dinner after a day of shopping at local businesses or walking on the beautiful river trail!
Sample KC’s signature sound at the district’s acclaimed Jammin’ at The Gem series or inside the museum’s working jazz club, The Blue Room. Night owls are in for a real treat at the Mutual Musicians Foundation, where the late-night sounds bebop until 5 a.m. Have an instrument of your own? You’re welcome to join—this is where the jam session was invented after all.
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18th And Vine And Downtown East
Sample KC’s signature sound at the district’s acclaimed Jammin’ at The Gem series or inside the museum’s working jazz club, The Blue Room. Night owls are in for a real treat at the Mutual Musicians Foundation, where the late-night sounds bebop until 5 a.m. Have an instrument of your own? You’re welcome to join—this is where the jam session was invented after all.