Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
A 5 minute walk from our front door, we LOVE this restaurant! Try their brisket nachos or hangover enchiladas!
26 locals recommend
The Granfalloon Restaurant And Bar
608 Ward PkwyA 5 minute walk from our front door, we LOVE this restaurant! Try their brisket nachos or hangover enchiladas!
Our favorite brunch spot in KC! Just down the street! Make sure and ask for the French toast, you'll be glad youdid!
28 locals recommend
The Classic Cup Cafe
301 W 47th StOur favorite brunch spot in KC! Just down the street! Make sure and ask for the French toast, you'll be glad youdid!
The original "Peanut" - a local fav. This hole-in-the wall is a real dive, but just as delicious. We recommend you start with a basket of fries, order a dozen wings (for 2 people), and lots of soda. They're HOT! Most wings eaten by one person was 19, and she was a real sight to see!
17 locals recommend
Peanut on Main
5000 Main StThe original "Peanut" - a local fav. This hole-in-the wall is a real dive, but just as delicious. We recommend you start with a basket of fries, order a dozen wings (for 2 people), and lots of soda. They're HOT! Most wings eaten by one person was 19, and she was a real sight to see!
My absolute FAV brunch place in Kansas City. We found the bottom of the bottomless mimosas. Located in the Crossroads area, this place is an easy drive, but picking your favorite off the menu is another story! I highly recommend the Mac ' N' Cheese!
13 locals recommend
The Jacobson
2050 Central StMy absolute FAV brunch place in Kansas City. We found the bottom of the bottomless mimosas. Located in the Crossroads area, this place is an easy drive, but picking your favorite off the menu is another story! I highly recommend the Mac ' N' Cheese!
Some of KC's most iconic BBQ! There are several Jack Stack locations, including one on the Plaza, but the FreightHouse location is pretty special! We went there for our 1 year anniversary! Make sure and get a reservation, maybe a few days in advance, just to be sure!
126 locals recommend
Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
101 W 22nd StSome of KC's most iconic BBQ! There are several Jack Stack locations, including one on the Plaza, but the FreightHouse location is pretty special! We went there for our 1 year anniversary! Make sure and get a reservation, maybe a few days in advance, just to be sure!
Drinks & Nightlife
Cheapest drinks on the plaza and a great late night scene! It is quite literally down the street.
11 locals recommend
Tomfooleries Restaurant and Bar
612 W 47th StCheapest drinks on the plaza and a great late night scene! It is quite literally down the street.
KC Power and Light, or P+L as the locals say, is located in the heart of downtown KC, right off the street car, and features excellent dining and nightlife. On Thursdays in the summer, check out Hot Country Nights, free country concerts. Or, catch a big game with your 10,000 closest friends on the big screen. We loved being in the heart of the city watching the World Cup!
397 locals recommend
Power and Light District
KC Power and Light, or P+L as the locals say, is located in the heart of downtown KC, right off the street car, and features excellent dining and nightlife. On Thursdays in the summer, check out Hot Country Nights, free country concerts. Or, catch a big game with your 10,000 closest friends on the big screen. We loved being in the heart of the city watching the World Cup!
One of KC's most famous bars located in Historic Westport! Kelly's has been in the Kelly family for generations and is a GREAT spot for live music, pizza and beer! Check out their rooftop deck, or Joe's Pizza by the Slice! Nothing tastes better at 2AM. Get there before 10pm to avoid a $10 cover and skip the line. And see if you can beat our high score on the Pop-A-Shot!
40 locals recommend
Kelly's Westport Inn
500 Westport RdOne of KC's most famous bars located in Historic Westport! Kelly's has been in the Kelly family for generations and is a GREAT spot for live music, pizza and beer! Check out their rooftop deck, or Joe's Pizza by the Slice! Nothing tastes better at 2AM. Get there before 10pm to avoid a $10 cover and skip the line. And see if you can beat our high score on the Pop-A-Shot!
Arts & Culture
On a nice day, pack a picnic and enjoy the afternoon in their sculpture garden. Just a few blocks away!
674 locals recommend
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StOn a nice day, pack a picnic and enjoy the afternoon in their sculpture garden. Just a few blocks away!
Beautiful contemporary art gallery, nestled right next to the KC Art Institute!
138 locals recommend
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
4420 Warwick BlvdBeautiful contemporary art gallery, nestled right next to the KC Art Institute!
Parks & Nature
Loose Park is great for a walk or run surrounded by some of KC’s most gorgeous, iconic homes. Check out the splash pool with the kids, or the Rose Garden in the spring. Loose Park also offers free tennis courts and a great playground. It's a 2.5 mile walk all the way around and back to our house!
213 locals recommend
Jacob L. Loose Park
5200 Wornall RdLoose Park is great for a walk or run surrounded by some of KC’s most gorgeous, iconic homes. Check out the splash pool with the kids, or the Rose Garden in the spring. Loose Park also offers free tennis courts and a great playground. It's a 2.5 mile walk all the way around and back to our house!
Shopping
Some of the best shopping in Kansas City, this spot has it all. Local favorites, like Diebel’s Cigar shop (great gifts for dad!) and more popular stores like H&M and Kate Spade. Also lots of great options for dining, nightlife, and even a movie at the Cinemark Palace Movie Theater.
505 locals recommend
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdSome of the best shopping in Kansas City, this spot has it all. Local favorites, like Diebel’s Cigar shop (great gifts for dad!) and more popular stores like H&M and Kate Spade. Also lots of great options for dining, nightlife, and even a movie at the Cinemark Palace Movie Theater.
An indoor shopping mall, complete with restaurants and great activities for the Kids. We love the Crayola store, and Fritz's, where your food is delivered on a train! But get there early or prepare to wait in line. In the winter, this place comes to life with gorgeous holiday displays, ice skating, and the Mayor's Christmas tree!
234 locals recommend
Crown Center
2450 Grand BlvdAn indoor shopping mall, complete with restaurants and great activities for the Kids. We love the Crayola store, and Fritz's, where your food is delivered on a train! But get there early or prepare to wait in line. In the winter, this place comes to life with gorgeous holiday displays, ice skating, and the Mayor's Christmas tree!
Essentials
CVS
921 Main StMarsh's Sun Fresh Market
4001 Mill StOpen 24 hours. Plus, it has a liquor department inside.
Great liquor store nearby. Support local and check this place out for some of your favorites, and a few new cocktails to try on vacation!
8 locals recommend
Plaza Liquor
4500 Belleview Ave Great liquor store nearby. Support local and check this place out for some of your favorites, and a few new cocktails to try on vacation!
Entertainment & Activities
Our FAVORITE movie theater because the prices are so reasonable and it's usually less crowded, even on a Friday or Saturday night!
28 locals recommend
Cinemark Palace at the Plaza
526 Nichols RdOur FAVORITE movie theater because the prices are so reasonable and it's usually less crowded, even on a Friday or Saturday night!
Great for the kids LEGOLAND discovery center is a new kids attraction located right across the street from the Crown Center shopping area. There are fun rides, educational activities, and of course, all the Legos you can imagine!
96 locals recommend
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
2475 Grand BlvdGreat for the kids LEGOLAND discovery center is a new kids attraction located right across the street from the Crown Center shopping area. There are fun rides, educational activities, and of course, all the Legos you can imagine!
Another great activity for the kids, come experience the underwater world at Sea Life! Located in the Crown Center shopping area.
75 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Kansas City
2475 Grand BlvdAnother great activity for the kids, come experience the underwater world at Sea Life! Located in the Crown Center shopping area.