Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
Best BBQ in KC! Need we say more? Just a couple blocks away. Great place to spot a celebrity or two.
Tip: we always get the combo plate and the wings (to die for)
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Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StBest BBQ in KC! Need we say more? Just a couple blocks away. Great place to spot a celebrity or two.
Tip: we always get the combo plate and the wings (to die for)
Cute spot for breakfast/brunch, lunch and dinner!
Tip: the "39er" is a great go-to option for breakfast. So tasty!
This restaurant is just a short walk.
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Room 39
1719 W 39th StCute spot for breakfast/brunch, lunch and dinner!
Tip: the "39er" is a great go-to option for breakfast. So tasty!
This restaurant is just a short walk.
Great place for healthier plates. Rustic vibe. Bartenders have beards so you know the drinks are good ;)
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Novel
1927 McGee StGreat place for healthier plates. Rustic vibe. Bartenders have beards so you know the drinks are good ;)
Two words: Cheesy corn (oh, and the burnt ends aren't half bad)
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Jack Stack Barbecue
4747 Wyandotte StTwo words: Cheesy corn (oh, and the burnt ends aren't half bad)
Our favorite place to walk in the morning for some coffee and a delicious pastry. They have a cute dog friendly patio to sit and people watch while sipping your espresso.
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Mud Pie Vegan Bakery & Coffeehouse
1615 W 39th StOur favorite place to walk in the morning for some coffee and a delicious pastry. They have a cute dog friendly patio to sit and people watch while sipping your espresso.
Adorable farm to table spot within walking distance.
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Black Sheep + Market
1815 West 39th StreetAdorable farm to table spot within walking distance.
Jones Bar-B-Q
6706 Kaw Dras seen on queer eye!
Great place to grab a coffee and/or cocktails. Bring your book or laptop and stay awhile. This coffee shop is within walking distance to our home!
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Nomads Coffee and Cocktails
1804 W 39th StGreat place to grab a coffee and/or cocktails. Bring your book or laptop and stay awhile. This coffee shop is within walking distance to our home!
Drinks & Nightlife
An extremely secret hipster basement bar with AMAZING craft cocktails. This is a more intimate spot-so take your significant other or a small crew for the best experience.
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Swordfish Tom's
210 W 19 TerraceAn extremely secret hipster basement bar with AMAZING craft cocktails. This is a more intimate spot-so take your significant other or a small crew for the best experience.
This is a great option if your are looking for a more upscale "loungey" vibe. Craft cocktails are curated by hipster mixologists. Cocktails average around $15. The "El Pilli 3.0" is a yummy one.
Tip: Don't forget your Chanel purse and Gucci belt at home.
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The Monarch Bar
4808 Roanoke PkwyThis is a great option if your are looking for a more upscale "loungey" vibe. Craft cocktails are curated by hipster mixologists. Cocktails average around $15. The "El Pilli 3.0" is a yummy one.
Tip: Don't forget your Chanel purse and Gucci belt at home.
Sammy Price anyone?
Kansas City is one of the select few cities known as "the cradle of jazz". You certainly can't come to KC and not go to one of our famed jazz clubs. The Green Lady has a show every night.
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Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand BlvdSammy Price anyone?
Kansas City is one of the select few cities known as "the cradle of jazz". You certainly can't come to KC and not go to one of our famed jazz clubs. The Green Lady has a show every night.
Casual spot to grab a beer and catch up with friends. Great food/drink specials for those budget conscious individuals. It is a short walk, so no need for a designated driver/uber.
Tip: they have trivia nights every Tuesday at 8pm
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The Hi-Dive Lounge
1411 W 39th StCasual spot to grab a beer and catch up with friends. Great food/drink specials for those budget conscious individuals. It is a short walk, so no need for a designated driver/uber.
Tip: they have trivia nights every Tuesday at 8pm
Belly up and get the Boulevard Wheat. It was also fun to get the sampler and taste many of the flavors.
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Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdBelly up and get the Boulevard Wheat. It was also fun to get the sampler and taste many of the flavors.
Sightseeing
You can check out Union station, the WW1 memorial and the crown center all in one location
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I-Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdYou can check out Union station, the WW1 memorial and the crown center all in one location
Shopping
They have some of the best stores including: Madewell, Marine Layer, Nike, and West Elm
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Country Club Plaza
They have some of the best stores including: Madewell, Marine Layer, Nike, and West Elm
This is a darling spot for trinkets and KC merchandise. Our favorite store for home decor in KC. Located in the Plaza.
RE™ Crossroads Location
7420 Washington StThis is a darling spot for trinkets and KC merchandise. Our favorite store for home decor in KC. Located in the Plaza.
Adorable KC merch to commemorate your visit. This store is located in the Plaza very close to Restoration Emporium :)
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Made in KC Marketplace
306 W 47th StAdorable KC merch to commemorate your visit. This store is located in the Plaza very close to Restoration Emporium :)
Christopher Filley Antiques
1721 W 45th StFor those vintage-centric people who love a unique find.
Marsh's Sun Fresh Market
4001 Mill StVery close. Nice and fresh produce.
Parks & Nature
Our favorite place in KC by far- drink beer and eat good food around pups! By far the best breakfast sandwich we have ever had.
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Bar K
501 Berkley PkwyOur favorite place in KC by far- drink beer and eat good food around pups! By far the best breakfast sandwich we have ever had.
This park is a short walk. The park has a playground for your children, big open area for your pup, tennis courts, and a cool elevated hiking trail flanked with beautiful historic homes.
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Roanoke Park
This park is a short walk. The park has a playground for your children, big open area for your pup, tennis courts, and a cool elevated hiking trail flanked with beautiful historic homes.
Arts & Culture
Crossroads is the artistic neighborhood with many art boutiques and antique shops.
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Crossroads
Crossroads is the artistic neighborhood with many art boutiques and antique shops.
Kansas City Ballet - Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity
500 W Pershing RdFor those cultured folk.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
1616 E 18th StA must do. Very unique.
I-Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StIconic.
Take a minute to reflect at this amazing memorial.
It is a great place to catch a sunrise/sunset and soak in our beautiful city. You really can't imagine the scale of the iconic obelisk until you stand underneath.
Tip: The huge grassy area is a great setting for a romantic picnic
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National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial DrTake a minute to reflect at this amazing memorial.
It is a great place to catch a sunrise/sunset and soak in our beautiful city. You really can't imagine the scale of the iconic obelisk until you stand underneath.
Tip: The huge grassy area is a great setting for a romantic picnic
Entertainment & Activities
Arrowhead Stadium
1 Arrowhead DrKauffman Stadium
1 Royal WaySpeedway Boulevard
Speedway Boulevard