Check out my tips for Kansas City!
Food Scene
We have a lively set of options right here in the Red Bridge Shopping Center for a quick bite if you're too tired to check out the city. I'll likely have these menus in your room to peruse. But for the more adventurous spirits, see below for a few ideas.
It's got a great happy hour (for food AND drink). The small plates are definitely worth it!
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Bōru Ramen Bar
500 W 75th StIt's got a great happy hour (for food AND drink). The small plates are definitely worth it!
Aixois
251 E 55th StNice French restaurant, with outdoor seating.
Quaint little restaurant. Not your standard fare! Just a few blocks north of Brookside.
http://www.cafeeuropakc.com/welcome
Cafe Europa
4928 E 55th StQuaint little restaurant. Not your standard fare! Just a few blocks north of Brookside.
http://www.cafeeuropakc.com/welcome
Love the vibe here. Across from the JC Nichols Fountain, just 2 blocks north of the heart of the Plaza.
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Cafe Trio
4558 Main StreetLove the vibe here. Across from the JC Nichols Fountain, just 2 blocks north of the heart of the Plaza.
Best happy hour in town! From 3-7 pm
Super elegant, too, with small outdoor eating section
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Seasons 52
340 Ward PkwyBest happy hour in town! From 3-7 pm
Super elegant, too, with small outdoor eating section
Totally vegan test kitchen at 20th & Main. And considering the size of the plates, and the quality of the food, it's not that much more than standard fare. Give it a try!
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Pirate's Bone Burgers
2000 Main StTotally vegan test kitchen at 20th & Main. And considering the size of the plates, and the quality of the food, it's not that much more than standard fare. Give it a try!
One of the best sushi places in town. Not overly atmospheric, but maybe you can snag the back room for more of the authentic feel of shoes off sitting around the table.
Jun's
7660 State Line RdOne of the best sushi places in town. Not overly atmospheric, but maybe you can snag the back room for more of the authentic feel of shoes off sitting around the table.
Essentials
Not exactly around the block, but in the Brookside area, only a few minutes north.
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Whole Foods Market
301 E 51st StNot exactly around the block, but in the Brookside area, only a few minutes north.
CVS
12000 S U.S. 71 HwyRight behind the house in Red Bridge shopping center
This location is the larger one, and on the Missouri side, so it sells alcohol (KS is a dry state, so no booze at the Town Center TJ's)
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Trader Joe's
8600 Ward PkwyThis location is the larger one, and on the Missouri side, so it sells alcohol (KS is a dry state, so no booze at the Town Center TJ's)
Red Bridge Shopping Center
11212 Holmes RdEverything you need in a pinch is here.
Getting Around
Budget Car and Truck Rental
7501 Shawnee Mission PkwyConveniently located to the house.
You can't access it by the house, but it IS expanding. So you likely will see the construction on this if you end up on Main Street from Crown Center to UMKC Volker campus.
Vintage Streetcar
412 Delaware StYou can't access it by the house, but it IS expanding. So you likely will see the construction on this if you end up on Main Street from Crown Center to UMKC Volker campus.
Drinks & Nightlife
Funky Town KC
8300 Blue PkwyBest dance floor and music in town.
Knuckleheads Saloon
2715 Rochester AvePower and Light District
Arts & Culture
Best kept secret in America. We are blest to have this museum in Kansas City!
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I-Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StBest kept secret in America. We are blest to have this museum in Kansas City!
This is not your standard museum. Very good for all ages, and it's next door to a entertainment district that's quaint and manageable.
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I-Museum at Prairiefire
5801 W 135th StThis is not your standard museum. Very good for all ages, and it's next door to a entertainment district that's quaint and manageable.
I-Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City
433 East Red Bridge RoadEntertainment & Activities
AMC DINE-IN Prairiefire 17
5724 W 136th TerraceAMC Ward Parkway 14
8600 Ward PkwyCrown Center
2450 Grand BlvdCountry Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdOne of the best open air theater around. Includes plays and concerts. Very quaint, as it only holds approximately 10K people, as opposed to Arrowhead Stadium's 80K!
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I-Starlight Theatre
4600 Starlight RdOne of the best open air theater around. Includes plays and concerts. Very quaint, as it only holds approximately 10K people, as opposed to Arrowhead Stadium's 80K!
Super Bowl Champs in 2020! What can I say? With Patrick Mahomes, Kelce, Hill, and Matthieu, it's a great time to love football.
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Arrowhead Stadium
1 Arrowhead DrSuper Bowl Champs in 2020! What can I say? With Patrick Mahomes, Kelce, Hill, and Matthieu, it's a great time to love football.
World Series Champs in 2015, and a beautiful, updated stadium, it's always fun to see at least one game, no matter what the Royals' record is from year to year. Go Royals!
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Kansas City Royals Baseball
1 Royal WayWorld Series Champs in 2015, and a beautiful, updated stadium, it's always fun to see at least one game, no matter what the Royals' record is from year to year. Go Royals!
Can't beat a public golf course right down the street if you want to hit a bucket of balls or play 9 holes.
Minor Park Golf Course
11215 Holmes RdCan't beat a public golf course right down the street if you want to hit a bucket of balls or play 9 holes.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park that has a fantastic playground for kids and adults, tennis, walking paths, pond to feed ducks, and a beautiful rose garden
Loose Park Tennis Courts
Beautiful park that has a fantastic playground for kids and adults, tennis, walking paths, pond to feed ducks, and a beautiful rose garden
I love this park. Just south of the Country Club Plaza, I drive here just to get out. Truly a Kansas City icon.
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Jacob L. Loose Park
5200 Wornall RdI love this park. Just south of the Country Club Plaza, I drive here just to get out. Truly a Kansas City icon.