Guidebook for Mission
Shopping
The only midwest Ikea, very close by and fun if you're into cheap modern interior stuffs!
33 locals recommend
IKEA
6000 Ikea WayThe only midwest Ikea, very close by and fun if you're into cheap modern interior stuffs!
Sightseeing
Must-see KC staple- Love the sculpture gardens outside, perfect for a picnic!
674 locals recommend
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StMust-see KC staple- Love the sculpture gardens outside, perfect for a picnic!
Everything Else
Great for a stroll and pretty much any type of shopping and eating that you desire.
114 locals recommend
Plaza Area
Great for a stroll and pretty much any type of shopping and eating that you desire.
Off-Beat shopping, Bar, and Restaurant district. Definitely the more "indie" option than the "Power and Light" District downtown KC!
99 locals recommend
Midtown - Westport
Off-Beat shopping, Bar, and Restaurant district. Definitely the more "indie" option than the "Power and Light" District downtown KC!
So many good restaurants and shops here! My personal Fave's are "Donna's Dress Shop" for vintage and new ladies apparel, and "Friends Sushi and Bento Bar". Monday night discounts!
39th Street
39th StreetSo many good restaurants and shops here! My personal Fave's are "Donna's Dress Shop" for vintage and new ladies apparel, and "Friends Sushi and Bento Bar". Monday night discounts!
Kansas City Convention Center
301 W 13th StSO many awesome conventions in KC are held here!
Parks & Nature
I go here weekely- there is a big lake with canoeing, amazing trails through the woods, and even an off-leash dog park with a doggie beach area and wooded trails.
26 locals recommend
Shawnee Mission Park
I go here weekely- there is a big lake with canoeing, amazing trails through the woods, and even an off-leash dog park with a doggie beach area and wooded trails.
Mission Family Aquatic Center
5930 W 61st StThere is a great little park here, tennis courts, and the pool!
Essentials
Natural and Organic grocery store- a few minutes drive or 10 minute walk (max)... a small and new store with an amazing array of natural products and foods and a super friendly staff! Way cheaper than Whole Foods!
14 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
6819 Johnson DrNatural and Organic grocery store- a few minutes drive or 10 minute walk (max)... a small and new store with an amazing array of natural products and foods and a super friendly staff! Way cheaper than Whole Foods!
Food Scene
Unique wraps and bowls, super yum and affordable! Can be very busy for lunch.
9 locals recommend
Longboards Wraps and Bowls
5415 Johnson DrUnique wraps and bowls, super yum and affordable! Can be very busy for lunch.