Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
One of the BEST wine bars in the country -- great for happy hour, dinner or late night drinks.
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Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen
1526 Walnut StOne of the BEST wine bars in the country -- great for happy hour, dinner or late night drinks.
Well-known spot for inventive Mediterranean tapas in lively, festive digs with a streetside patio. Try to book in advance.
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Extra Virgin
1900 Main StWell-known spot for inventive Mediterranean tapas in lively, festive digs with a streetside patio. Try to book in advance.
Pizzabella
1810 Baltimore AveGreat pizza shop that is perfect for an easy in/out bit.
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveOne of the best BBQ spots in KC
Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
1727 Brooklyn AveA BBQ institution
Gates Bar-B-Q
3205 Main StThe Roasterie Cafe
1204 W 27th StBristol Seafood + Steak + Social
51 E 14th StBest seafood in KC
Webster House
1644 Wyandotte StGreat for brunch/lunch and antique shopping
Lidia’s
101 W 22nd StGreat Italian spot in KC
Blue Koi Noodles & Dumplings
1803 W 39th StGreat spot for Thai//Noodles
The Westside Local
1663 Summit StNewer restaurant with a wide variety of menu options
Affäre
1911 Main StContempary American
Cool, casual steakhouse with a beer garden in the back. Also doubles as a butcher shop.
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Anton's
1610 Main StCool, casual steakhouse with a beer garden in the back. Also doubles as a butcher shop.
The Farmhouse
300 Delaware StFarm to table good for brunch, lunch or dinner.
The Classic Cup Cafe
301 W 47th StGreat brunch in the heart of the Plaza. Outdoor seating.
This is a newer steakhouse just south of the Plaza. I am yet to go there but it has received two thumbs up from everyone I know who has been.
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Stock Hill
4800 Main StreetThis is a newer steakhouse just south of the Plaza. I am yet to go there but it has received two thumbs up from everyone I know who has been.
The Oliver
4807 Jefferson StNew american dining on the plaza
Gram & Dun
600 Ward PkwyCool patio, great drinks, good food
Personal favorite dine out for dinner BBQ
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Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
101 W 22nd StPersonal favorite dine out for dinner BBQ
BBQ joint off of 39th street (close to Westport) that rivals any in KC.
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Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StBBQ joint off of 39th street (close to Westport) that rivals any in KC.
New pizza joint right next to the original Oklahoma Joes.
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1889 Pizza Napoletana
2876 W 47th AveNew pizza joint right next to the original Oklahoma Joes.
Beer Kitchen
435 Westport RdCool spot for any meal of the day right in the heart of Westport
Char Bar
4050 Pennsylvania AveGood BBQ with a great outdoor patio, bar and lawn games
Bluestem
900 Westport RdNever been but heard good things all around...cool ambiance
Shopping
The Country Club Plaza was built in the 1920s and is modeled after KC's sister city, Seville, Spain. The plaza is about a 10-minute drive from my apartment and is home to a ton of restaurants, bars, and plenty of local shops.
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Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdThe Country Club Plaza was built in the 1920s and is modeled after KC's sister city, Seville, Spain. The plaza is about a 10-minute drive from my apartment and is home to a ton of restaurants, bars, and plenty of local shops.
Zona Rosa
7210 NW 86th TerraceThe largest outdoor market in KC -- open in the mornings on Saturday/Sunday year round.
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River Market
The largest outdoor market in KC -- open in the mornings on Saturday/Sunday year round.
Town Center Plaza
River Market Antiques
115 W 5th StAntiques!!
Getting Around
KCI is the main airport for the city -- it's about a 15-minute drive from the apartment.
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Kansas City International Airport
1 International SquareKCI is the main airport for the city -- it's about a 15-minute drive from the apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Power and Light District is a multi-block entertainment district full of clubs, restaurants, and a "living room" that is perfect for watching games, attending concerts or relaxing.
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Power and Light District
The Power and Light District is a multi-block entertainment district full of clubs, restaurants, and a "living room" that is perfect for watching games, attending concerts or relaxing.
One of the coolest spots in KC -- check it out if you have a few hours to kill
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Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdOne of the coolest spots in KC -- check it out if you have a few hours to kill
The main nightlife area in KC other than Power and Light -- if you have the time, check out both!
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Old Westport
The main nightlife area in KC other than Power and Light -- if you have the time, check out both!
Tomfooleries Restaurant and Bar
612 W 47th StO’Dowd’s Gastrobar
4742 Pennsylvania AveIsle of Capri Casino Kansas City
The Phoenix
302 W 8th StGreat spot with live music -- a close walk to the apt.
Arts & Culture
The Liberty Memorial is one of the only WWI museums in the country -- you can go to the top of the tower and get great views of KC
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Liberty Memorial
2 Memorial DriveThe Liberty Memorial is one of the only WWI museums in the country -- you can go to the top of the tower and get great views of KC
Science City is the children's museum of KC -- great for families. There is an IMAX there...Amtrak and Streetcar stops there too.
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Science City
30 W Pershing RdScience City is the children's museum of KC -- great for families. There is an IMAX there...Amtrak and Streetcar stops there too.
A very cool museum that shows the history of KC and the Missouri River
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Arabia Steamboat Muzej
400 Grand BlvdA very cool museum that shows the history of KC and the Missouri River
The largest museum in KC -- make sure to get a picture on the front lawn.
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Nelson-Atkins Muzej umjetnosti
4525 Oak StThe largest museum in KC -- make sure to get a picture on the front lawn.
Kemper Muzej suvremene umjetnosti
4420 Warwick BlvdGreat and often overlooked museum
One of the largest outdoor theaters in the US -- great spot for musicals or concerts
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Kazalište Starlight
4600 Starlight RdOne of the largest outdoor theaters in the US -- great spot for musicals or concerts
Everything Else
"Bartle Hall" is the main convention center in KC -- is a 5-minute walk from the apartment.
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Kansas City Kongresni centar
301 W 13th St"Bartle Hall" is the main convention center in KC -- is a 5-minute walk from the apartment.
Entertainment & Activities
Kauffman stadion
1 Royal WayHome to the KC Royals 2015 World Series champs.
The KC Zoo is super family oriented and also houses an IMAX.
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Zoološki vrt Kansas City
6800 Zoo DrThe KC Zoo is super family oriented and also houses an IMAX.
Worlds of Fun Ave
Worlds of Fun Avenue15-minutes from the apartment and a great day trip
Kansas Speedway
400 Speedway BlvdSchlitterbahn Waterpark Kansas City
9400 State AveSprint Centar
1407 Grand BlvdLarge concert venue -- a 15-minute walk from the apartment
Arrowhead stadion
1 Arrowhead DrHome of the KC CHEIFS!