Guidebook for Kansas City
Neighborhoods
Enjoyed by Kansas Citians of multiple generations, filled with bars and restaurants, easy to walk around.
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Old Westport
Enjoyed by Kansas Citians of multiple generations, filled with bars and restaurants, easy to walk around.
River Market is where many gather over the weekend for the Farmer’s market.
This neighborhood also houses Asian grocery stores great for ethnic ingredients, vegetables/fruit, and seafood. Even boba tea!
River market is great for its eclectic ethnic restaurants, grocery and spices!
Brazilian, Korean fusion, Vietnamese, Ethiopian, BBQ, Arab, Louisiana Cajun, and more cuisines are all here.
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River Market
River Market is where many gather over the weekend for the Farmer’s market.
This neighborhood also houses Asian grocery stores great for ethnic ingredients, vegetables/fruit, and seafood. Even boba tea!
River market is great for its eclectic ethnic restaurants, grocery and spices!
Brazilian, Korean fusion, Vietnamese, Ethiopian, BBQ, Arab, Louisiana Cajun, and more cuisines are all here.
Inspired by its sister city, Seville, Spain, the Plaza is an architectural beauty in Kansas City. Filled with more fountains than you can count, hence KC’s name: The City of Fountains.
At the Plaza you’ll find many places to shop, restaurants and coffee shops, some parks to hangout, hotels, and Brush Creek. During September, it hosts an annual Art Festival. The night of Thanksgiving, it’s lit up with The Plaza Lights until the new year.
Plus, parking is free
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Country Club Plaza
Inspired by its sister city, Seville, Spain, the Plaza is an architectural beauty in Kansas City. Filled with more fountains than you can count, hence KC’s name: The City of Fountains.
At the Plaza you’ll find many places to shop, restaurants and coffee shops, some parks to hangout, hotels, and Brush Creek. During September, it hosts an annual Art Festival. The night of Thanksgiving, it’s lit up with The Plaza Lights until the new year.
Plus, parking is free
If you happen to be visiting during the first weekend of the month, check out First Fridays at the Crossroads! This neighborhood hosts many art galleries (and several tasty bites to eat at!) that are open to all on every first friday of the month. During warmer months, it's usually bustling with people walking around, and artists selling their art from paintings, photography, jewelry, and more! Artists also include musicians, singers and dancers in the street! We love coming out on this day and it's always a joy for all ages to enjoy this artistic community!
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Crossroads
If you happen to be visiting during the first weekend of the month, check out First Fridays at the Crossroads! This neighborhood hosts many art galleries (and several tasty bites to eat at!) that are open to all on every first friday of the month. During warmer months, it's usually bustling with people walking around, and artists selling their art from paintings, photography, jewelry, and more! Artists also include musicians, singers and dancers in the street! We love coming out on this day and it's always a joy for all ages to enjoy this artistic community!
Art
This is free to visit, with beautiful historic art pieces, divided by empires. My favorite is Japan!
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El Museo de Arte Nelson-Atkins
4525 Oak StThis is free to visit, with beautiful historic art pieces, divided by empires. My favorite is Japan!
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Kemper
4420 Warwick BlvdFood scene
My favorite BBQ spot in KC, located in Westport, very close to the Airbnb house! Their burnt ends are to die for and also they have the best slaw in the city
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Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StMy favorite BBQ spot in KC, located in Westport, very close to the Airbnb house! Their burnt ends are to die for and also they have the best slaw in the city
Italian food, high-end beautiful establishment
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Plate Restaurant
701 East 63rd StreetItalian food, high-end beautiful establishment
BRIO Tuscan Grille
502 Nichols DriveItalian food on the Plaza
The BEST pupusas in town, in our opinion! Come for central american foods! This restaurant is owned by a Guatemalan family so a little different from Salvadoreño pupusas.
Las Palmas
825 Minnesota AvenueThe BEST pupusas in town, in our opinion! Come for central american foods! This restaurant is owned by a Guatemalan family so a little different from Salvadoreño pupusas.
Get some jollof rice here! The cook is Liberian and she's got fire food! Come here for your west African cuisine!
Fannie's West African Cuisine
4105 Troost AvenueGet some jollof rice here! The cook is Liberian and she's got fire food! Come here for your west African cuisine!
Now known as Escobar- Hands down the best Ethiopian food in the city. This place also serves Jamaican cuisine. The chef Pablo is great!
Awaze
3415 Main StNow known as Escobar- Hands down the best Ethiopian food in the city. This place also serves Jamaican cuisine. The chef Pablo is great!
Taco Republic
500 County Line RdCome here for Mexican cuisine
Dodson's Bar & Commons
7438 Wornall RdMy favorite cocktail bar, located in Waldo neighborhood
Another good cocktail bar, sister to Dodson's! Located in Westport, very close to the Airbnb house!
Goat & Rabbit
1804 West 39th StreetAnother good cocktail bar, sister to Dodson's! Located in Westport, very close to the Airbnb house!
Kansas City's own Boulevard Brewery
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Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdKansas City's own Boulevard Brewery
Great drinks and good burgers. Located in the Crossroads
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City Barrel Brewing
1740 Holmes StGreat drinks and good burgers. Located in the Crossroads
A CLASSIC BBQ spot for Kansas City.
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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveA CLASSIC BBQ spot for Kansas City.
Kenyan-woman-owned restaurant in South Overland Park, KS. Love the peanut butter chicken, chapati and lamb here! Come here for some ethnic Kenyan food to tantalize your taste buds!
Taste of Africa
11240 West 135th StreetKenyan-woman-owned restaurant in South Overland Park, KS. Love the peanut butter chicken, chapati and lamb here! Come here for some ethnic Kenyan food to tantalize your taste buds!
One of our favorite Indian restaurants, located in South Overland Park, KS. It’s spicy!!! 🌶
Spice N Rice
6537 West 119th StreetOne of our favorite Indian restaurants, located in South Overland Park, KS. It’s spicy!!! 🌶
Another of our favorite Indian restaurants, located nearby in Westport on 39th St. Don’t forget to try their mango lassi and chai!
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Taj Palace
1706 W 39th StAnother of our favorite Indian restaurants, located nearby in Westport on 39th St. Don’t forget to try their mango lassi and chai!
Another beloved BBQ spot in KC, located in the Plaza. Their prime rib is *chef’s kisses*
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Jack Stack Barbecue
4747 Wyandotte StAnother beloved BBQ spot in KC, located in the Plaza. Their prime rib is *chef’s kisses*
Walking distance from the house and well-rated
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Artego Pizza
900 W 39th StWalking distance from the house and well-rated
You wouldn’t even know this establishment is 100% vegan—it’s that good! They figured it out.
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Mattie's Foods:
633 East 63rd StreetYou wouldn’t even know this establishment is 100% vegan—it’s that good! They figured it out.
The BEST tacos I’ve had in KC. They also have sopes which I love. Taco Tuesday is a steal!
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Ricos Tacos Lupe
802 Southwest BlvdThe BEST tacos I’ve had in KC. They also have sopes which I love. Taco Tuesday is a steal!
Lifted Spirits
1734 Cherry StLocal gin distillery with a rotating cocktail menu
Sightseeing
A scenic spot, a local favorite. Check out the skyline from this beautiful view
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The Scout
Penn DriveA scenic spot, a local favorite. Check out the skyline from this beautiful view
Beautiful lawn space, beautiful view of the city, beautiful architecture
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Museo y Monumento Nacional de la Primera Guerra Mundial
2 Memorial DrBeautiful lawn space, beautiful view of the city, beautiful architecture
Kaw Point, of the Kansas River before it meets the Missouri River. A part of the Louis & Clark journey.
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Kaw Point Park
1403 Fairfax TrafficwayKaw Point, of the Kansas River before it meets the Missouri River. A part of the Louis & Clark journey.
My favorite park in KC. Includes: Rose garden, Playground, Coy Pond, Tennis Courts, Splash Park, BBQ Grills, and WIIIIDE OPEN SPACES
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Parque Jacob L. Loose
5200 Wornall RdMy favorite park in KC. Includes: Rose garden, Playground, Coy Pond, Tennis Courts, Splash Park, BBQ Grills, and WIIIIDE OPEN SPACES
Historic and current train station. Houses restaurants, events, a beautiful Christmas tree in December, an Escape Room and rotating exhibits for adults and kids
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Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdHistoric and current train station. Houses restaurants, events, a beautiful Christmas tree in December, an Escape Room and rotating exhibits for adults and kids
Consejos para la ciudad
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Art Festivals
If you're visiting the city during warmer months, look up if there will be an art festival while you're in town! Local and non-local artists come together outdoors to setup their art for sale. An inspiring way to pass the time. Some include Plaza Art Fair, and Brookside Art Festival, among others!
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
KC Streetcar
If going downtown, check out the KC Streetcar! It's a free transportation service and currently runs from Union Station to Downtown.
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Farmer's Market at the River Market
Held Fri-Sun every weekend at the River Market (most common in warmer months-fewer vendors in the colder season). Friday and early Saturday is the best time to go.