Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
Kansas City Power & Light District
50 E 13th StThis is where you go to get loud and party!
Gram & Dun
600 Ward PkwyAMAZING patio. Order the chips. I hate chips, and I love these chips.
Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StMy favorite BBQ spot!
The Westside Local
1663 Summit StGREAT farm-to-table food.
blue bird bistro
1700 Summit StGood soul food. Cool venue.
Chez Elle Crêperie and Coffeehouse
1713 Summit StLobster Bisque and Crepes!
Costco Wholesale
241 Linwood BlvdBest wine selection in town!
Garozzo's
526 Harrison StSome of the best old-school Italian in Kansas City!
Ponak's Mexican Kitchen & Bar
2856 Southwest BlvdBest Mexican in KC!
STRAWBERRY HILL LOCAL DIVE. Great Drinks on a budget. Even better folks! Great sandwiches.
9 locals recommend
Breit's Stein and Deli
412 N 5th StSTRAWBERRY HILL LOCAL DIVE. Great Drinks on a budget. Even better folks! Great sandwiches.
Pole Worx
1600 Genessee St1950's revived steak house in the Historic Stockyards.
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
700 West 47th StreetBest Steak and Service in Town
Amazing hole-in-the-wall, but still fancy french food. Love this place.
40 locals recommend
Le Fou Frog
400 E 5th StAmazing hole-in-the-wall, but still fancy french food. Love this place.
Slap's BBQ
553 Central AveSTRAWBERRY HILL: This is my #1 pick for best BBQ in KC.
Drinks & Nightlife
Knuckleheads Saloon
2715 Rochester AveHosts some really cool people.
The Ship
1221 Union AveSometimes has jazz - is hard to find. But it's really cool!
Cellar Rat Wine Merchants
1701 Baltimore AveCool tasting options
Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand BlvdBecause JAZZ!!!!
This is the coolest place to find antique, vintage, and just interesting stuff! On First Fridays, there is live music, and you can explore loads of floors of cool homemade goods, records, art, you name it!
15 locals recommend
Historic West Bottoms
1401 W 13 StThis is the coolest place to find antique, vintage, and just interesting stuff! On First Fridays, there is live music, and you can explore loads of floors of cool homemade goods, records, art, you name it!
Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdTake the brewery tour!
Boulevard Drive-In Theatre
1051 Merriam LnAmazing old-school drive in. Bring drinks and enjoy a warm summer night!
Distillery, Restaurant, Speak Easy, Slide from bar-to-bar (literally) super fun.
18 locals recommend
J. Rieger & Co.
2700 Guinotte AveDistillery, Restaurant, Speak Easy, Slide from bar-to-bar (literally) super fun.
Hillsiders
STRAWBERRY HILL: New trendy speciality cocktail bar
Crossroads Hotel
2101 Central StHot Roof top bar and super sexy bar- place to see and be seen.
The Mockingbird Lounge
STRAWBERRY HILL: Incredible City Views, often with Live Music.
403 Club
614 Reynolds AvePinball Bar. Funky and Hip.
Parks & Nature
Jacob L. Loose Park
5200 Wornall RdIt's stunning!
Dogs, outdoors, great drinks (beer!) and pretty good food. Bring your dog, or just watch other people's cute puppies.
27 locals recommend
Bar K
501 Berkley PkwyDogs, outdoors, great drinks (beer!) and pretty good food. Bring your dog, or just watch other people's cute puppies.
Arts & Culture
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StRivals any museum in Europe!
This place is so cool - and there is so much here: Science City, great food options and just wandering around is beautiful!
290 locals recommend
Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdThis place is so cool - and there is so much here: Science City, great food options and just wandering around is beautiful!
STRAWBERRY HILL: Learn about the past lives of Croatian, Polish, and Slavic immigrants on the Hill.
8 locals recommend
Strawberry Hill Museum & Center
720 N 4th StSTRAWBERRY HILL: Learn about the past lives of Croatian, Polish, and Slavic immigrants on the Hill.
Newly renovated. Come see some of KC's finest mansions on Gladstone Blvd. and check out the KC Museum.
32 locals recommend
Kansas City Museum
3218 Gladstone BlvdNewly renovated. Come see some of KC's finest mansions on Gladstone Blvd. and check out the KC Museum.
Tom's Town Distilling Co.
1701 Main StTake the Tour. Its super interesting and yummy drinks.
Hear me out here: This place is actually really cool, and they give you a small bag of money at the end! (Its shredded, but still very cool.)
22 locals recommend
The Money Museum
1 Memorial DrHear me out here: This place is actually really cool, and they give you a small bag of money at the end! (Its shredded, but still very cool.)
Everything Else / Things To Do With Kids
This place is insane - if you get a chance to catch a show here, take it. (but they don't let you have red wine there )
166 locals recommend
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway BlvdThis place is insane - if you get a chance to catch a show here, take it. (but they don't let you have red wine there )
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
2475 Grand BlvdFun for 1-6 year olds
Science City
30 W Pershing RdSuper fun for ages 2-12
Kaleidoscope
2500 Grand BlvdMake creative things for FREE with the kiddos
Shopping
River Market
Very cool open air market.
Bella Patina
1320 W 12th StBeautiful architecture, shops and restaurants.
Costco Wholesale
241 Linwood BlvdTraveler advice
Don't miss
Urban Tours
These hot new "Urban Tours" offer a walking tour of some of Kansas City's most fascinating neighborhoods. They walk past some of our Airbnbs: The J.G. Peppard House, The Strawberry Hill Bungalow, THE Kansas City Mansion, just to name a few....