Kevin and Christine’s Local KC guidebook
Food scene
MUST have local BBQ favorite. Highly recommend trying the burnt ends!!
257 locals recommend
Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StMUST have local BBQ favorite. Highly recommend trying the burnt ends!!
Another local favorite BBQ joint. The Z man and ribs are highly recommended here. Be aware that long lines can form during peak food hours!
344 locals recommend
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveAnother local favorite BBQ joint. The Z man and ribs are highly recommended here. Be aware that long lines can form during peak food hours!
Artego Pizza
900 W 39th StSome of the best pizza I've ever had!
Kansas City Taco Company
520 Walnut StGreat Tacos, however, space is a little small.
Pho Tuoi
6559 N Oak TrafficwayLocal favorite to grab Pho!
Broken Rice Restaurant Com Tam Viet
6597 N Oak TrafficwayGreat local Vietnamese restaurant with delicious rice!
Delicious Ramen restaurant in KC. If you see a lot of wooden furniture, you're in the right place!
Komatsu Ramen
3951 Broadway BlvdDelicious Ramen restaurant in KC. If you see a lot of wooden furniture, you're in the right place!
Taj Palace
1706 W 39th StOne of the best Indian food spots in the area!
The best part about this restaurant is the deals! There are daily deals on fried rice, pad thai, and curry!!
6 locals recommend
Tasty Thai
1912 Star DrThe best part about this restaurant is the deals! There are daily deals on fried rice, pad thai, and curry!!
Best ice cream spot in KC! They have a very cute outdoor patio as well. Must visit local favorite!!
46 locals recommend
Betty Rae's Ice Cream
7140 Wornall RdBest ice cream spot in KC! They have a very cute outdoor patio as well. Must visit local favorite!!
One of the best Boba spots in KC! We highly recommend trying the brown sugar Boba Milk Tea!
GoCha Tea & Beverages
6595 N Oak TrafficwayOne of the best Boba spots in KC! We highly recommend trying the brown sugar Boba Milk Tea!
One of the best places for brunch in the city!! Cannot highly recommend Trezo Mare enough.
14 locals recommend
Trezo Mare Restaurant & Lounge
4105 N Mulberry DrOne of the best places for brunch in the city!! Cannot highly recommend Trezo Mare enough.
Best things to do in KC for tourists!
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdGreat for shopping, eating, and walking around the city.
One of the best places to view the city. The museum itself will have an entrance fee if you'd like to visit. However, totally worth it.
400 locals recommend
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial DrOne of the best places to view the city. The museum itself will have an entrance fee if you'd like to visit. However, totally worth it.
One of the best free things to do in KC! Museum with great outdoor areas to walk around and picnic. Famous for the shuttlecocks.
674 locals recommend
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StOne of the best free things to do in KC! Museum with great outdoor areas to walk around and picnic. Famous for the shuttlecocks.
Seasonal exhibits come and go year round. Great place to walk to after the WW1 museum and then you can catch the Street Car!
290 locals recommend
Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdSeasonal exhibits come and go year round. Great place to walk to after the WW1 museum and then you can catch the Street Car!
Right in the heart of the Rivermarket. Great museum to see the history of KC!
80 locals recommend
Arabia Steamboat Museum
400 Grand BlvdRight in the heart of the Rivermarket. Great museum to see the history of KC!
Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo DrGreat Zoo for all to see!
Crown Center
2450 Grand BlvdGreat downtown area for kids!!
The National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum! Only one of them in the entire world.
103 locals recommend
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
1616 E 18th StThe National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum! Only one of them in the entire world.
If you're by the Negro League Baseball Museum, swing on by and learn the history of Jazz as well!
65 locals recommend
American Jazz Museum
1616 E 18th StIf you're by the Negro League Baseball Museum, swing on by and learn the history of Jazz as well!
Upon arrival, all guests will undergo a security screening and those over 18 are required to show a valid photo I.D. For more information or to reserve a tour, please call 816-881-2683 or visit www.KansasCityFed.org/MoneyMuseum.
22 locals recommend
The Money Museum
1 Memorial DrUpon arrival, all guests will undergo a security screening and those over 18 are required to show a valid photo I.D. For more information or to reserve a tour, please call 816-881-2683 or visit www.KansasCityFed.org/MoneyMuseum.
Right next to the University of Missouri-Kansas City! Very unique museum that is great for the family and kiddos.
41 locals recommend
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
5235 Oak StRight next to the University of Missouri-Kansas City! Very unique museum that is great for the family and kiddos.
Local Favorites
Bar K
501 Berkley PkwyGreat place to interact with pets, eat food, and drink beer!
Zona Rosa
7210 NW 86th TerraceVery similar to the country club plaza, but located in the Northland!
Great place with amazing food and beer. Also known for the multiple Pickleball courts! Very fun local favorite.
52 locals recommend
Chicken N Pickle - Kansas City
1761 Burlington StGreat place with amazing food and beer. Also known for the multiple Pickleball courts! Very fun local favorite.
Kansas City Power & Light District
50 E 13th StBest for a night out on the town!
Worlds of Fun
4545 Worlds of Fun AveKCMO Amusement Park!
Arrowhead Stadium
1 Arrowhead DrLets go CHIEFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kauffman Stadium
1 Royal WayLets go Royals!!!!!!!!
Outdoorsy Things to Do
Jacob L. Loose Park
5200 Wornall RdLarge park with beautiful scenery!!
Berkley Riverfront
1298 River Front DrGreat Park right by the Missouri River!