Guidebook for Kansas City
Drinks & Nightlife
Barrel 31
400 E 31st StGood dark liquor cocktails, nice outdoor patio in warm months
For some of the best cocktails in town, go to Manifesto, the speakeasy in the basement. Text them for a reservation.
40 locals recommend
The Rieger
1924 Main StFor some of the best cocktails in town, go to Manifesto, the speakeasy in the basement. Text them for a reservation.
Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand BlvdCheck out the KC Jazz scene
The Phoenix
302 W 8th StJazz
The Kill Devil Club
31 E 14th StFun live music venu
Up Down
101 Southwest Blvd80s theme arcade and game bar with a good beer selection
Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop
2030 Central StYummy thai
The Lounge at Bluestem
900 Westport Roadgood cocktails and shrimp and grits
Ça Va
4149 Pennsylvania Avechampagne cocktails and charcuterie
Food Scene
Filling Station Coffee - Midtown
2980 McGee TrafficwayGood coffee, treats, and juice
Nara
1617 Main StMy favorite sushi
Drunken Fish
14 E 14th StGood sushi, great rooftop bar in P+L
The Farmhouse
300 Delaware StBreakfast/ brunch
Genessee Royale Bistro
1531 Genessee StBreakfast
awesome ribs and burnt ends, outdoor fun like croquet, table tennis, and bocce
102 locals recommend
Char Bar
4050 Pennsylvania Aveawesome ribs and burnt ends, outdoor fun like croquet, table tennis, and bocce
Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
101 W 22nd Stgood bbq, a kansas city tradition
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
4686 Broadway Blvdwine tasting
great ribs, Kansas City tradition, it's in a gas station...if you don't want to wait in the line call and order to pick up
344 locals recommend
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th Avegreat ribs, Kansas City tradition, it's in a gas station...if you don't want to wait in the line call and order to pick up
Anton's
1610 Main Ststeaks and beer
Sightseeing
Go for a nice walk. Here is mine https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?hl=en&hl=en&authuser=0&authuser=0&mid=zVvYe2z0TJAw.kBmsVo6j9HO0
25 locals recommend
Penn Valley Park
Broadway BoulevardGo for a nice walk. Here is mine https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?hl=en&hl=en&authuser=0&authuser=0&mid=zVvYe2z0TJAw.kBmsVo6j9HO0
Beautiful view of the city, and a national museum for a history buff
400 locals recommend
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial DrBeautiful view of the city, and a national museum for a history buff
Entertainment & Activities
A beautiful building, fun stuff for kids, a Planetarium, places to eat
58 locals recommend
Union Station
A beautiful building, fun stuff for kids, a Planetarium, places to eat
Indoor/outdoor farmer's market, usually have some entertainment and kid stuff on Saturdays in season
226 locals recommend
River Market
Indoor/outdoor farmer's market, usually have some entertainment and kid stuff on Saturdays in season
Arts & Culture
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak Stoutdoor sculpture garden
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway Blvdtheater and music
Everything Else
Go walk around in Westport for shops, bars, and restaurants. You can't go wrong.
133 locals recommend
Old Westport
Go walk around in Westport for shops, bars, and restaurants. You can't go wrong.
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway Blvdoutdoor shopping and dining, beautiful during the holidays
Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdFree brewery tour
Essentials
Costco Wholesale
241 Linwood Blvdgroceries if you are a member
Marsh's Sun Fresh Market
4001 Mill Stgroceries