Essentials
Come here April-October for lots of locally grown produce and other products. Right in the middle of the charming downtown Overland Park shopping district.
25 locals recommend
Overland Park Farmers' Market
7950 Marty StCome here April-October for lots of locally grown produce and other products. Right in the middle of the charming downtown Overland Park shopping district.
Our grocery store of choice. Great produce, deli, chinese food, bakery, health food section and coffee shop.
12 locals recommend
Hy-Vee
6655 Martway StOur grocery store of choice. Great produce, deli, chinese food, bakery, health food section and coffee shop.
Price Chopper
4950 Roe BlvdNot our favorite grocery store but the closest!
Food Scene
The best BBQ in KC (or anywhere for that matter). Always expect a line (it is just that good!) We would recommend carryout. Closed on Sundays!
344 locals recommend
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveThe best BBQ in KC (or anywhere for that matter). Always expect a line (it is just that good!) We would recommend carryout. Closed on Sundays!
Love their freshly squeezed juices, coffee and food! They are also pretty vegetarian and vegan friendly!
9 locals recommend
Filling Station Coffee -Overland Park
7420 Johnson DriveLove their freshly squeezed juices, coffee and food! They are also pretty vegetarian and vegan friendly!
Dips & Sips
5735 Johnson DrA great local ice cream shop owned by a super sweet couple. Great prices!
If the line is too long at Joe's KC come here for great tacos and enjoy their large covered patio.
24 locals recommend
Taco Republic
500 County Line RdIf the line is too long at Joe's KC come here for great tacos and enjoy their large covered patio.
Favorite local Mexican cuisine! We love their chips and salsa and margaritas! We also recommend looking into all the Mexican options on Southwest Blvd! (So many you could so a margarita crawl.)
11 locals recommend
Mi Ranchito
7148 W 80th StFavorite local Mexican cuisine! We love their chips and salsa and margaritas! We also recommend looking into all the Mexican options on Southwest Blvd! (So many you could so a margarita crawl.)
The Upper Crust
7943 Santa Fe DrThe best pie in town and super friendly service!
A great local BBQ place that was featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.
11 locals recommend
R.J.'s Bob-Be-Que Shack
5835 Lamar AveA great local BBQ place that was featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.
Our favorite sushi in town! We highly recommend going during their happy hour/ reverse happy hour!
27 locals recommend
Nara
1617 Main StOur favorite sushi in town! We highly recommend going during their happy hour/ reverse happy hour!
Great historic building, some of the best steak in town, huge beer selection and they raise their own fish!
28 locals recommend
Anton's
1610 Main StGreat historic building, some of the best steak in town, huge beer selection and they raise their own fish!
A more high end BBQ favorite! This is the closest location to us but make sure to check out their other locations as well (Plaza & Freight district).
32 locals recommend
Jack Stack - Overland Park
9520 Metcalf AveA more high end BBQ favorite! This is the closest location to us but make sure to check out their other locations as well (Plaza & Freight district).
Shopping
IKEA
6000 Ikea WayNewly opened! The famous IKEA!
A great authentic German deli in the heart of Mission. They have the best sausages for summertime grilling!
6 locals recommend
Werner's Fine Sausages
5736 Johnson DrA great authentic German deli in the heart of Mission. They have the best sausages for summertime grilling!
Oak Park Mall
11149 W 95th StThe major shopping mall in the area.
Large outdoor outlet mall- close to Hollywood casino, Sporting Park, and Kansas Speedway.
118 locals recommend
Legends Outlets Kansas City
1843 Village West PkwyLarge outdoor outlet mall- close to Hollywood casino, Sporting Park, and Kansas Speedway.
Target
6100 Broadmoor StThe closest Target because what woman doesn't love Target?
Walgreens
4016 W 95th StThe closest drugstore besides the CVS across the street.
CVS
921 Main StThe closest drugstore besides the Walgreens across the street.
Everything Else
The nation's first shopping district, built in the 1920s and modeled after Seville, Spain. Full of high end restaurants, shops and famous KC fountains. Its lights are a must see during the holidays!
505 locals recommend
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdThe nation's first shopping district, built in the 1920s and modeled after Seville, Spain. Full of high end restaurants, shops and famous KC fountains. Its lights are a must see during the holidays!
An entertainment district full of bars, restaurants and tons of history! A great selection of different ethnic foods. Highly recommend the food tour of this area!!!
99 locals recommend
Midtown - Westport
An entertainment district full of bars, restaurants and tons of history! A great selection of different ethnic foods. Highly recommend the food tour of this area!!!
KC's favorite local brewery! Great views of downtown! Go early to ensure your spot on a free brewery tour with free beer samples! If the samples aren't enough the flights are very cheap!
174 locals recommend
Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdKC's favorite local brewery! Great views of downtown! Go early to ensure your spot on a free brewery tour with free beer samples! If the samples aren't enough the flights are very cheap!
The first real market place to set up on the Mississippi! Now the home to tons of antique and home decor shops! Make sure to look up store times- best to go the first Friday and weekend of the month!
79 locals recommend
West Bottoms
The first real market place to set up on the Mississippi! Now the home to tons of antique and home decor shops! Make sure to look up store times- best to go the first Friday and weekend of the month!
A great area to visit the first Friday evening of the month for the "first Fridays" art walk. Full of art galleries and food trucks!
158 locals recommend
Crossroads
A great area to visit the first Friday evening of the month for the "first Fridays" art walk. Full of art galleries and food trucks!
Arts & Culture
A world-class art museum in the heart of Kansas City!
674 locals recommend
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StA world-class art museum in the heart of Kansas City!
A retro, vintage, fine art theater with one small screen- always showing a first-run indie film.
Rio Theatre
7204 W 80th StA retro, vintage, fine art theater with one small screen- always showing a first-run indie film.
This city loves their baseball and this museum does an incredible job giving the history of this amazing sport! Right in the heart of the historic 18th & Vine District- check out a close by jazz joint
103 locals recommend
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
1616 E 18th StThis city loves their baseball and this museum does an incredible job giving the history of this amazing sport! Right in the heart of the historic 18th & Vine District- check out a close by jazz joint
Kauffman Stadium
1 Royal WayHome of the KC Royals!
Arrowhead Stadium
1 Arrowhead DrHome of the KC Chiefs!
Children's Mercy Park
1 Sporting WayHome of Sporting KC!
Worlds of Fun Ave
Worlds of Fun AvenueA great amusement park for all ages!
Check out their schedule for concerts and sporting events while you are in town!
113 locals recommend
Sprint Center
1407 Grand BlvdCheck out their schedule for concerts and sporting events while you are in town!
Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo DrThe famous Kansas City Zoo!
Our our list of KC things to do- we have heard great things!
400 locals recommend
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial DrOur our list of KC things to do- we have heard great things!
Gorgeous, historic train station- includes Science City (a great place for kids), Harvey's (great brunch option) and Pierponts (great steak and seafood).
58 locals recommend
Union Station
Gorgeous, historic train station- includes Science City (a great place for kids), Harvey's (great brunch option) and Pierponts (great steak and seafood).
Drinks & Nightlife
Sports bar with tons of outdoor seating, pool tables and the biggest calzones you've ever seen!
10 locals recommend
Maloney's Sports Bar & Grill
7201 W 79th StSports bar with tons of outdoor seating, pool tables and the biggest calzones you've ever seen!
The Peanut
7938 Santa Fe DrKnown for their BLTs and wings! Great place to watch a big game!
The biggest KC bar district- right in the heart of downtown KC. Expensive drinks but always a good time! Look at their calendar for free concerts and other events going on!
397 locals recommend
Power and Light District
The biggest KC bar district- right in the heart of downtown KC. Expensive drinks but always a good time! Look at their calendar for free concerts and other events going on!
Entertainment & Activities
This is where we bring our niece and nephew! Fritz's Railroad Restaurant, Kaleidoscope, Hallmark Visitor Center, LEGOLAND, candy shops, toy stores, Crayola store & ice skating in the winter!
234 locals recommend
Crown Center
2450 Grand BlvdThis is where we bring our niece and nephew! Fritz's Railroad Restaurant, Kaleidoscope, Hallmark Visitor Center, LEGOLAND, candy shops, toy stores, Crayola store & ice skating in the winter!