Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop
2030 Central StBlue Koi Noodles & Dumplings
1803 W 39th StAladdin Cafe
3903 Wyoming StRoom 39
1719 W 39th StEl Patron
2905 Southwest BlvdTaqueria Mexico #1
910 Southwest BlvdRosedale Barbeque
600 Southwest BlvdLa Bodega
703 Southwest BlvdKansas City classic, you must have BBQ before you leave!
344 locals recommend
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th Ave Kansas City classic, you must have BBQ before you leave!
Everything is vegan, but don't let that stop you! You'd have no idea unless I told you. Their bakery is amazing, and their baristas are super friendly. There are lots of quiet nooks and crannies to hide away in if you want to get some work done or have some alone time.
53 locals recommend
Mud Pie Vegan Bakery & Coffeehouse
1615 W 39th StEverything is vegan, but don't let that stop you! You'd have no idea unless I told you. Their bakery is amazing, and their baristas are super friendly. There are lots of quiet nooks and crannies to hide away in if you want to get some work done or have some alone time.
Brunch brunch brunch! Make sure to get there early, because this place is popular! They serve local Oddly Correct coffee, and make their own unique juices.
73 locals recommend
Succotash
2601 Holmes StBrunch brunch brunch! Make sure to get there early, because this place is popular! They serve local Oddly Correct coffee, and make their own unique juices.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kansas City is famous for its Jazz scene, and Green Lady Lounge won't disappoint! They get major points for their ambiance with luxurious decor and dark, moody ambiance. You're sure to catch some great live music there, both on their main level and lower level underground!
150 locals recommend
Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand BlvdKansas City is famous for its Jazz scene, and Green Lady Lounge won't disappoint! They get major points for their ambiance with luxurious decor and dark, moody ambiance. You're sure to catch some great live music there, both on their main level and lower level underground!
Named after Kansas City's infamous corrupt 1920s-30s Jazz Age mayor, Tom Pendergast, this Art Deco Kansas City-Themed distillery and bar is full of swanky decor and on-the-nose drink names.
45 locals recommend
Tom's Town Distilling Co.
1701 Main StNamed after Kansas City's infamous corrupt 1920s-30s Jazz Age mayor, Tom Pendergast, this Art Deco Kansas City-Themed distillery and bar is full of swanky decor and on-the-nose drink names.
If you're looking for a genuine local experience, check out the Ship! It's tucked away in the historic West Bottoms and somewhat of a secret unless you know it's there.
58 locals recommend
The Ship
1221 Union AveIf you're looking for a genuine local experience, check out the Ship! It's tucked away in the historic West Bottoms and somewhat of a secret unless you know it's there.
MO Brew
1403 W 39th StThe Hi-Dive Lounge
1411 W 39th StShopping
One of the places where the locals buy their Kansas City themed apparel and stickers. This is the place to go for those KC t-shirts you see everyone wearing!
8 locals recommend
RAYGUN
1803 Baltimore AveOne of the places where the locals buy their Kansas City themed apparel and stickers. This is the place to go for those KC t-shirts you see everyone wearing!
One of the places where the locals buy their Kansas City themed apparel and stickers. This is the place to go for those KC t-shirts you see everyone wearing!
23 locals recommend
The Bunker
4056 Broadway BlvdOne of the places where the locals buy their Kansas City themed apparel and stickers. This is the place to go for those KC t-shirts you see everyone wearing!
One of the places where the locals buy their Kansas City themed apparel and stickers. This is the place to go for those KC t-shirts you see everyone wearing!
6 locals recommend
Charlie Hustle
4747 W 47th StOne of the places where the locals buy their Kansas City themed apparel and stickers. This is the place to go for those KC t-shirts you see everyone wearing!
A local print shop that specializes in artist-made cards, postcards, posters, and more! This is where I buy all my greeting cards and gifts for friends
18 locals recommend
Hammerpress
1413 West 11th StreetA local print shop that specializes in artist-made cards, postcards, posters, and more! This is where I buy all my greeting cards and gifts for friends
Arts & Culture
IT'S FREEEEEEEEEEEEE! See world-class art, or just hang out on the lawn which locals treat like a public park, hanging out and playing frisbee and having picnics on warm days. They even have pop-up yoga on the lawn on warm Sundays!
674 locals recommend
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StIT'S FREEEEEEEEEEEEE! See world-class art, or just hang out on the lawn which locals treat like a public park, hanging out and playing frisbee and having picnics on warm days. They even have pop-up yoga on the lawn on warm Sundays!
Essentials
Walmart Neighborhood Market
10303 Metcalf AveMarsh's Sun Fresh Market
4001 Mill StNature's Own Health Market
1020 Westport RdCosentino's Market
10 E 13th StCVS
921 Main StWalgreens
3845 Broadway StEntertainment & Activities
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
An arcade bar AND independent Movie Theater (See Screenland Crossroads)! They have great food and a wide selection of drinks, and plenty of games to play!
15 locals recommend
Tapcade
1701 McGee StAn arcade bar AND independent Movie Theater (See Screenland Crossroads)! They have great food and a wide selection of drinks, and plenty of games to play!
Another arcade bar, every game is just ONE TOKEN. This place is hoppin on weekend evenings, with lots of drinks, TONS of games and a patio and upper deck with games like giant Jenga and giant Connect 4.
97 locals recommend
Up Down
101 Southwest BlvdAnother arcade bar, every game is just ONE TOKEN. This place is hoppin on weekend evenings, with lots of drinks, TONS of games and a patio and upper deck with games like giant Jenga and giant Connect 4.
Parks & Nature
This large park is a popular place to go on a nice day. Bring a picnic, walk around the rose garden, or just walk the path around the perimeter and check out the historic markers for the Civil War Battle of Westport which happened there.
213 locals recommend
Jacob L. Loose Park
5200 Wornall RdThis large park is a popular place to go on a nice day. Bring a picnic, walk around the rose garden, or just walk the path around the perimeter and check out the historic markers for the Civil War Battle of Westport which happened there.
Use your GPS navigation to get there, because it's a bit of a secret gem tucked away near downtown. There's a walking trail, beautiful views of the point where the Kansas River flows into the Missouri River, and historic markers about Lewis and Clark's journey west. (Spoiler alert: they landed on Kaw Point).
14 locals recommend
Kaw Point Park
1403 Fairfax TrafficwayUse your GPS navigation to get there, because it's a bit of a secret gem tucked away near downtown. There's a walking trail, beautiful views of the point where the Kansas River flows into the Missouri River, and historic markers about Lewis and Clark's journey west. (Spoiler alert: they landed on Kaw Point).
More of a walking path than a park, this is one of the few places you can get close to the river. It's surprisingly quiet for being so close to downtown, other than the occasional train.
29 locals recommend
Berkley Riverfront
1298 River Front DrMore of a walking path than a park, this is one of the few places you can get close to the river. It's surprisingly quiet for being so close to downtown, other than the occasional train.
You can walk there from the house! The park spans through unexpected valleys and around bluffs, quietly tucked away in the neighborhood. There's plenty to explore!
18 locals recommend
Roanoke Park
You can walk there from the house! The park spans through unexpected valleys and around bluffs, quietly tucked away in the neighborhood. There's plenty to explore!