Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
Vegan pastries that don't taste vegan and amazing homemade coconut milk.
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Mud Pie Vegan Bakery & Coffeehouse
1615 W 39th StVegan pastries that don't taste vegan and amazing homemade coconut milk.
Breakfast/lunch/dinner joint that is a beloved fixture on 39th Street. Everything is good here. Restaurant is small and charming, with local art on the walls. It's also farm to table.
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Room 39
1719 W 39th StBreakfast/lunch/dinner joint that is a beloved fixture on 39th Street. Everything is good here. Restaurant is small and charming, with local art on the walls. It's also farm to table.
Cozy, intimate and a great value for the food! We usually sit at the bar. The chicken potpie is the most popular thing here (obviously) -- it's $14 and enough for two people.
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PotPie
904 Westport RdCozy, intimate and a great value for the food! We usually sit at the bar. The chicken potpie is the most popular thing here (obviously) -- it's $14 and enough for two people.
Absolutely one of our FAVORITE spots in town. A little jewel box of a bar and a veritable slice of Paris. Champagne-focused menu that goes on and on; very small kitchen churning out croque madames and the best frites in town until 1 a.m. Tues-Sat. Great for Sunday brunch, too.
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Ça Va
4149 Pennsylvania AveAbsolutely one of our FAVORITE spots in town. A little jewel box of a bar and a veritable slice of Paris. Champagne-focused menu that goes on and on; very small kitchen churning out croque madames and the best frites in town until 1 a.m. Tues-Sat. Great for Sunday brunch, too.
If you're going to go to one of the better known BBQ joints in town (and not Slap's or LC's), go here. It's close to our place and is the home of the famous Z Man sandwich (but you can order anything -- it's all good).
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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveIf you're going to go to one of the better known BBQ joints in town (and not Slap's or LC's), go here. It's close to our place and is the home of the famous Z Man sandwich (but you can order anything -- it's all good).
There always seems to be a huge mob of people waiting to get into this blue ribbon BBQ restaurant, so if you want to avoid the wait, make reservations (for lunch or dinner). Great brisket, but a bad habit of running out of burnt ends. Everyone loves this place, and with good reason. It's one of the top "new school" bbq joints in KC.
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Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StThere always seems to be a huge mob of people waiting to get into this blue ribbon BBQ restaurant, so if you want to avoid the wait, make reservations (for lunch or dinner). Great brisket, but a bad habit of running out of burnt ends. Everyone loves this place, and with good reason. It's one of the top "new school" bbq joints in KC.
Brunch, lunch, dinner or just cocktails -- this Westport staple can do it all, and all is good. Free mimosa with a brunch entree. Classic French bistro, but cute and not stuffy at all. Best Pimm's Cup ever.
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Westport Cafe
419 Westport RdBrunch, lunch, dinner or just cocktails -- this Westport staple can do it all, and all is good. Free mimosa with a brunch entree. Classic French bistro, but cute and not stuffy at all. Best Pimm's Cup ever.
Innovative plates from Michael Corvino, one of Kansas City's most talented chefs. Dine in the supper club and order off the menu (get the seaweed donuts -- trust us on this) or sign up for the tasting room for a one-of-a-kind luxury dining experience. Live music accompanies dinner in the supper club every night -- mostly jazz.
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Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room
1830 Walnut StInnovative plates from Michael Corvino, one of Kansas City's most talented chefs. Dine in the supper club and order off the menu (get the seaweed donuts -- trust us on this) or sign up for the tasting room for a one-of-a-kind luxury dining experience. Live music accompanies dinner in the supper club every night -- mostly jazz.
This guy makes his own noodles. Ramen here is really good, though personally we feel like everything needs salt (which is ironic, considering "shio" translates to "salt").
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Shio Ramen Shop
3605 Broadway BlvdThis guy makes his own noodles. Ramen here is really good, though personally we feel like everything needs salt (which is ironic, considering "shio" translates to "salt").
One of those new-fashioned food courts. Plenty of options here; special shout-out to Karbon, with Yucatan and Middle Eastern dishes. There's also pizza, if you need something familiar. Several bars throughout the area. Really creative, interesting space/design, and a rooftop bar/deck.
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Parlor
1707 Locust StOne of those new-fashioned food courts. Plenty of options here; special shout-out to Karbon, with Yucatan and Middle Eastern dishes. There's also pizza, if you need something familiar. Several bars throughout the area. Really creative, interesting space/design, and a rooftop bar/deck.
Historic landmark greasy spoon, open 24 hrs. Secret menu item: The Haystack (a breakfast sandwich with hashbrowns *in the sandwich*). Plus shakes, pies and combination pie-shakes, if you just can't decide.
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Town Topic Hamburgers Broadway
2021 Broadway BlvdHistoric landmark greasy spoon, open 24 hrs. Secret menu item: The Haystack (a breakfast sandwich with hashbrowns *in the sandwich*). Plus shakes, pies and combination pie-shakes, if you just can't decide.
One of our favorite coffee shops in town. Gorgeous space, gorgeous signature drinks and local pastries. Service can be very slow (these drinks take crafting), so just take a breath and enjoy your time here. Next door to Dear Society!
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Monarch Coffee
3550 Broadway BlvdOne of our favorite coffee shops in town. Gorgeous space, gorgeous signature drinks and local pastries. Service can be very slow (these drinks take crafting), so just take a breath and enjoy your time here. Next door to Dear Society!
Casual Italian eatery. Good in a pinch and satisfies Italian cravings. A hop, skip and a jump from our doorstep.
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Cupini's
1809 Westport RdCasual Italian eatery. Good in a pinch and satisfies Italian cravings. A hop, skip and a jump from our doorstep.
Fresh-milled bread baked that day. Line a coffin with their croissants and bury us alive. Seriously, this is carb heaven. Get anything. Get everything. There's a breakfast/lunch menu, too. Long lines on weekends, but they hand out samples to tide you over.
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Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
1624 Grand BlvdFresh-milled bread baked that day. Line a coffin with their croissants and bury us alive. Seriously, this is carb heaven. Get anything. Get everything. There's a breakfast/lunch menu, too. Long lines on weekends, but they hand out samples to tide you over.
Who doesn't like fresh squeezed juice? Get it from Ruby Jean's. The best. Seriously.
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Ruby Jean's Kitchen & Juicery
3000 Troost AveWho doesn't like fresh squeezed juice? Get it from Ruby Jean's. The best. Seriously.
Good coffee and local pastries, plus a drive thru. The closest coffee shop to our place -- about a five min walk or less if you take big strides.
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Filling Station Coffee - Westport
1010 Westport RdGood coffee and local pastries, plus a drive thru. The closest coffee shop to our place -- about a five min walk or less if you take big strides.
I mean.... you see it, right? It's right there. Right across the street. Open 11a-11p every day, and until 11:30p.m. on Fri & Sat. Honestly, just go.
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Andy's Frozen Custard
1200 Westport RdI mean.... you see it, right? It's right there. Right across the street. Open 11a-11p every day, and until 11:30p.m. on Fri & Sat. Honestly, just go.
You want a steakhouse the way Cowtown meant it to be? Get to the Golden Ox, a kitschy steakhouse in the historic Stockyards District. There's a shrimp cocktail on the menu and you can get a Pink Squirrel here. On Sundays, they do prime rib; on Tuesdays, burgers are half-off.
Pole Worx
1600 Genessee StYou want a steakhouse the way Cowtown meant it to be? Get to the Golden Ox, a kitschy steakhouse in the historic Stockyards District. There's a shrimp cocktail on the menu and you can get a Pink Squirrel here. On Sundays, they do prime rib; on Tuesdays, burgers are half-off.
The best ice cream in down. Hands down. There's usually a line in the summer, no matter the day or time, but it's so worth it. There's a second location in River Market, too.
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Betty Rae's Ice Cream
7140 Wornall RdThe best ice cream in down. Hands down. There's usually a line in the summer, no matter the day or time, but it's so worth it. There's a second location in River Market, too.
Traditional Mexican food -- not a dive, but definitely not fancy. Tacos, flautas, tamales, the usual. Cheap and a five minute walk from our house! Next to a row of other bars and restaurants, too.
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Rudy's Tenampa Taqueria
1611 Westport RdTraditional Mexican food -- not a dive, but definitely not fancy. Tacos, flautas, tamales, the usual. Cheap and a five minute walk from our house! Next to a row of other bars and restaurants, too.
Tiny taco joint, about a 15 min walk from our place. Really inventive flavors, plus some vegan options! Open late (and delivers ;))
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TikiTaco
1710 W 39th StTiny taco joint, about a 15 min walk from our place. Really inventive flavors, plus some vegan options! Open late (and delivers ;))
Located inside the Kemper museum -- really incredible setting! Tons of art and natural lighting! Food is pretty much what you'd expect -- eggs benedict at brunch, chicken salad at lunch -- and since it's inside an art museum, it is, of course, not cheap. But worth it if you want to feel a little ritzy :)
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Café Sebastienne
4420 Warwick BoulevardLocated inside the Kemper museum -- really incredible setting! Tons of art and natural lighting! Food is pretty much what you'd expect -- eggs benedict at brunch, chicken salad at lunch -- and since it's inside an art museum, it is, of course, not cheap. But worth it if you want to feel a little ritzy :)
Napoletano-style 'za, fired in an Italy-approved word-burning oven. (Seriously, it's been certified and everything.) The pizza is incredible, and so is the beer selection -- service is kind of meh, but if you're willing to look past that, this is our favorite pizza joint.
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Il Lazzarone Pizza
412 Delaware StNapoletano-style 'za, fired in an Italy-approved word-burning oven. (Seriously, it's been certified and everything.) The pizza is incredible, and so is the beer selection -- service is kind of meh, but if you're willing to look past that, this is our favorite pizza joint.
Listen. Kansas City is known for its BBQ, but Fox and Pearl is emblematic of Kansas City dining at its best: It's 99% locally sourced menu (the only non local item is the foie gras, it's from NY). It's meat-heavy and pretty much everything touches fire via the open hearth kitchen located in the dining room. Gorgeous space, with a fairytale patio. Opened in June/July 2019 and one of the best new restaurants in the city. Go for a snack and a drink or go for a big ol' dinner. Just go.
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Fox and Pearl
2143 Summit StListen. Kansas City is known for its BBQ, but Fox and Pearl is emblematic of Kansas City dining at its best: It's 99% locally sourced menu (the only non local item is the foie gras, it's from NY). It's meat-heavy and pretty much everything touches fire via the open hearth kitchen located in the dining room. Gorgeous space, with a fairytale patio. Opened in June/July 2019 and one of the best new restaurants in the city. Go for a snack and a drink or go for a big ol' dinner. Just go.
Shopping
Donna's Dress Shop
1410 W 39th StVintage fashion and accessories! Super fun shop.
Prospero's Books
1800 W 39th StIconic Kansas City used bookstore. Spend hours getting lost in here.
Mix of vintage and modern clothing, home goods, accessories. This shop always smells so good.
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Dear Society
114 Southwest BoulevardMix of vintage and modern clothing, home goods, accessories. This shop always smells so good.
Hammerpress
1413 West 11th StreetKansas City printmaker -- huge shop featuring local artisan goods and prints.
Get the highlights of KC here. Featuring rotating displays of local spirits, beers, clothing, maker goods and more. A bar, creperie and coffee shop are all inside, too.
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Made in KC Marketplace
306 W 47th StGet the highlights of KC here. Featuring rotating displays of local spirits, beers, clothing, maker goods and more. A bar, creperie and coffee shop are all inside, too.
Records, used & new! Judy Mills is the owner -- tell her we said hi and we love her :)
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Mills Record Company
4045 Broadway BlvdRecords, used & new! Judy Mills is the owner -- tell her we said hi and we love her :)
On the weekends, this is a combination farmer's market and flea market. Check out flower vendors, local goat yogurt, homemade dog treats, antiques for sale (and you can usually barter) and more. Lots of shops and restaurants in the pavilion and around the River Market area.
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City Market station
On the weekends, this is a combination farmer's market and flea market. Check out flower vendors, local goat yogurt, homemade dog treats, antiques for sale (and you can usually barter) and more. Lots of shops and restaurants in the pavilion and around the River Market area.
Fifteen blocks of shopping and dining in the heart of Kansas City with 100 stores, 30 restaurants and Spanish-inspired architecture with statues and fountains. In fair weather, you can take a gondola ride or hop on a horse-drawn carriage. See the epic Plaza Lights during the holidays or enjoy the Plaza Art Fair in the late summer.
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Country Club Plaza
Fifteen blocks of shopping and dining in the heart of Kansas City with 100 stores, 30 restaurants and Spanish-inspired architecture with statues and fountains. In fair weather, you can take a gondola ride or hop on a horse-drawn carriage. See the epic Plaza Lights during the holidays or enjoy the Plaza Art Fair in the late summer.
If you're here on the first weekend of the month ("First Friday"), this is the neighborhood for antiquing. All kind of antique shops open up in the historic West Bottoms district. Great finds to be found here :)
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West Bottoms
If you're here on the first weekend of the month ("First Friday"), this is the neighborhood for antiquing. All kind of antique shops open up in the historic West Bottoms district. Great finds to be found here :)
Three (or four?) floors of antiques. So many incredible finds here! Open daily from 10-6. You'll get lost and love it.
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River Market Antiques
115 W 5th StThree (or four?) floors of antiques. So many incredible finds here! Open daily from 10-6. You'll get lost and love it.
Arts & Culture
納爾遜-阿特金斯藝術博物館
4525 Oak StModern art museum. Small, very navigable! Make sure you check out Cafe Sebastienne -- the museum restaurant. One of the most eclectic restaurant settings. Good for brunch and lunch.
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肯珀當代藝術博物館
4420 Warwick BlvdModern art museum. Small, very navigable! Make sure you check out Cafe Sebastienne -- the museum restaurant. One of the most eclectic restaurant settings. Good for brunch and lunch.
America's leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its impact. Essential for anyone even a tiny bit interested in American history.
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第一次世界大戰博物館和紀念碑
2 Memorial DrAmerica's leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its impact. Essential for anyone even a tiny bit interested in American history.
Exhibits and preserves the world's largest collection of fine-scale miniatures and one of the nation's largest collections of antique toys. So impressive! Just fun to look around and stir up some memories and marvel at the detail.
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The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
5235 Oak StExhibits and preserves the world's largest collection of fine-scale miniatures and one of the nation's largest collections of antique toys. So impressive! Just fun to look around and stir up some memories and marvel at the detail.
Located near the Power & Light District, the Sprint Center and the Crossroads Arts District. The Kauffman is home to the Kansas City Symphony & Orchestra (make time to catch a performance if you can) and hosts renowned touring acts. The building is one of the architectural icons of the city, and worth exploring just for that if you can.
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway BlvdLocated near the Power & Light District, the Sprint Center and the Crossroads Arts District. The Kauffman is home to the Kansas City Symphony & Orchestra (make time to catch a performance if you can) and hosts renowned touring acts. The building is one of the architectural icons of the city, and worth exploring just for that if you can.
From the site: 'Thomas Hart Benton's life is present in both his home and his paintings, and both are preserved at Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site. A trip to the home and studio of the renowned painter, sculptor, lecturer and writer offers a glimpse into how the talented Benton lived and worked. Benton converted half of the carriage house into his art studio, which remains as he left it. Visitors can still see coffee cans full of paintbrushes, numerous paints, and a stretched canvas waiting to be transformed into another of his masterpieces. Thomas Hart Benton died in his studio in 1975. '
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Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site
3616 Belleview AveFrom the site: 'Thomas Hart Benton's life is present in both his home and his paintings, and both are preserved at Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site. A trip to the home and studio of the renowned painter, sculptor, lecturer and writer offers a glimpse into how the talented Benton lived and worked. Benton converted half of the carriage house into his art studio, which remains as he left it. Visitors can still see coffee cans full of paintbrushes, numerous paints, and a stretched canvas waiting to be transformed into another of his masterpieces. Thomas Hart Benton died in his studio in 1975. '
Privately funded museum dedicated to preserving the history of Negro league baseball in America. Located in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District.
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黑人棒球聯盟博物館
1616 E 18th StPrivately funded museum dedicated to preserving the history of Negro league baseball in America. Located in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District.
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. Located in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District.
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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. Located in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fanciest cocktail bar in town. If you're in on a Thurs or Fri, make a reservation. A whole section of the menu is devoted to negronis -- go nuts!
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The Monarch Bar
4808 Roanoke PkwyFanciest cocktail bar in town. If you're in on a Thurs or Fri, make a reservation. A whole section of the menu is devoted to negronis -- go nuts!
Kind of a blend of a dive bar and sports bar with a pub menu. Food's good, beer list is long and service is generally tight.
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The Hi-Dive Lounge
1411 W 39th StKind of a blend of a dive bar and sports bar with a pub menu. Food's good, beer list is long and service is generally tight.
Dependable, venerable Westport bar. Something for everyone here. Great service, always. Huge patio. Gets busy on weekends. And although no one goes to Harry's for the food, if you're hungry, you could do a lot worse than the Bavarian pretzels here.
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Harry's Bar and Tables
501 Westport RdDependable, venerable Westport bar. Something for everyone here. Great service, always. Huge patio. Gets busy on weekends. And although no one goes to Harry's for the food, if you're hungry, you could do a lot worse than the Bavarian pretzels here.
The best dive bar in Kansas City, period. Darts, jukebox and smoking patio. Special feature: A charmingly disgruntled barman named Mark.
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Chez Charlie
3809 Broadway BlvdThe best dive bar in Kansas City, period. Darts, jukebox and smoking patio. Special feature: A charmingly disgruntled barman named Mark.
Nightly live music from local jazz artists. Old-timey vibe, classic cocktails. Upstairs and downstairs with two separate calendars/stages. Next door to the Black Dolphin, which is owned by the same folks and has the same menu/vibe.
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Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand BlvdNightly live music from local jazz artists. Old-timey vibe, classic cocktails. Upstairs and downstairs with two separate calendars/stages. Next door to the Black Dolphin, which is owned by the same folks and has the same menu/vibe.
Dive bar with surprisingly good food. Real cheap, real casual. A few minutes walk from our place.
Twin City Tavern
1815 Westport RdDive bar with surprisingly good food. Real cheap, real casual. A few minutes walk from our place.
Legit speakeasy -- pre-prohibition cocktails done by owner Jill Cockson. Cash only (there's an ATM inside). Max occupancy here is like 20 people or something and phones are not allowed (like, you can't be taking selfies or texting). Meant to get you to focus on the moment and enjoy your time.
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Swordfish Tom's
210 W 19 TerraceLegit speakeasy -- pre-prohibition cocktails done by owner Jill Cockson. Cash only (there's an ATM inside). Max occupancy here is like 20 people or something and phones are not allowed (like, you can't be taking selfies or texting). Meant to get you to focus on the moment and enjoy your time.
Vintage arcade meets bar! 21+, and a great time whether you're there with a group of friends or on a date. Gets PACKED on weekend nights. They have slices of pizza in case you need to fuel up between Pac Man sessions.
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Up Down
101 Southwest BlvdVintage arcade meets bar! 21+, and a great time whether you're there with a group of friends or on a date. Gets PACKED on weekend nights. They have slices of pizza in case you need to fuel up between Pac Man sessions.
The most happening gay bar/nightclub in town. If you want to dance your ass off and feel great about yourself doing it, go here. Drinks are cheap, music is good -- and you can usually catch a drag show!
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Missie B's
805 W 39th StThe most happening gay bar/nightclub in town. If you want to dance your ass off and feel great about yourself doing it, go here. Drinks are cheap, music is good -- and you can usually catch a drag show!
Parks & Nature
Third largest park in KC. Home to a lake, a shelter house, Civil War markers, tennis courts, a water park, picnic areas and a Rose Garden.
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Jacob L. Loose 公園
5200 Wornall RdThird largest park in KC. Home to a lake, a shelter house, Civil War markers, tennis courts, a water park, picnic areas and a Rose Garden.
Essentials
Organic grocery store & health food market! Tiny, and less than a 5 minute walk from our house. It's not cheap -- be prepared to pay like $3 for an apple or something -- but it's good in a pinch if you really need almond milk or a kombucha.
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Nature's Own Health Market
1020 Westport RdOrganic grocery store & health food market! Tiny, and less than a 5 minute walk from our house. It's not cheap -- be prepared to pay like $3 for an apple or something -- but it's good in a pinch if you really need almond milk or a kombucha.
Whole Foods Market
301 E 51st StI mean, you know this place.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
10303 Metcalf AveThe closest wal-mart, for anything you forgot.
Literally right around the corner. So convenient. Usually has some decent sales going on.
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Mike's Wine & Spirits
1110 Westport RdLiterally right around the corner. So convenient. Usually has some decent sales going on.
Entertainment & Activities
Amigoni Urban Winery produces small lots of dry handcrafted wines in the Stockyards District of Kansas City’s Historic West Bottoms. They focus on traditional European grape varietals, like Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Viognier. The locally-made wines are produced from grapes grown in the Amigoni Vineyard, located 60 miles east of Kansas City. Pop in for a tour and a tasting!
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Amigoni Urban Winery
1505 Genessee StAmigoni Urban Winery produces small lots of dry handcrafted wines in the Stockyards District of Kansas City’s Historic West Bottoms. They focus on traditional European grape varietals, like Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Viognier. The locally-made wines are produced from grapes grown in the Amigoni Vineyard, located 60 miles east of Kansas City. Pop in for a tour and a tasting!
Huge venue for concerts, basketball and more, located in Power & Light District downtown.
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Sprint Center
1407 Grand BlvdHuge venue for concerts, basketball and more, located in Power & Light District downtown.
Medium-sized concert venue with vintage feel. A decent walk -- about 25 minutes or so -- from our place :)
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Uptown Theatre
3700 Broadway BlvdMedium-sized concert venue with vintage feel. A decent walk -- about 25 minutes or so -- from our place :)
Historic and gorgeous theater located downtown/Power & Light District. Comedy shows and large concerts happen here.
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Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland
1228 Main StHistoric and gorgeous theater located downtown/Power & Light District. Comedy shows and large concerts happen here.
Take a tour of KC's biggest and best known brewery! And, of course, pop into the tasting room :)
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Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdTake a tour of KC's biggest and best known brewery! And, of course, pop into the tasting room :)