Guidebook for Kansas City
Shopping
A 90 second drive, the 15-block district, with more than 150 shops and dozens of fine restaurants, makes the The Plaza Kansas City’s premier retail, dining and entertainment destination in Kansas City
505 locals recommend
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdA 90 second drive, the 15-block district, with more than 150 shops and dozens of fine restaurants, makes the The Plaza Kansas City’s premier retail, dining and entertainment destination in Kansas City
A 7 minute drive, The City Market continues to be one of the largest and most enduring public farmers' markets in the Midwest since 1857, linking growers and small businesses to the community.
98 locals recommend
City Market
20 E 5th StA 7 minute drive, The City Market continues to be one of the largest and most enduring public farmers' markets in the Midwest since 1857, linking growers and small businesses to the community.
A 15 minute drive, Zona Rosa is another Community full of shops, dinning, and bars. The Improv Comedy Club is also located in this district. People watching is prime here if you don't plan to shop.
89 locals recommend
Zona Rosa
7210 NW 86th TerraceA 15 minute drive, Zona Rosa is another Community full of shops, dinning, and bars. The Improv Comedy Club is also located in this district. People watching is prime here if you don't plan to shop.
3 minutes away, the shopping and entertainment complex is three levels of shops and restaurants, fountains, theaters, an ice skating rink and overstreet walkways leading to Kansas City's Union Station
234 locals recommend
Crown Center
2450 Grand Blvd3 minutes away, the shopping and entertainment complex is three levels of shops and restaurants, fountains, theaters, an ice skating rink and overstreet walkways leading to Kansas City's Union Station
20 mins away, the Oak Park Mall offers shopping at many stores including American Girl, Barnes & Noble, Banana Republic, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Lush, Macy’s, Microsoft, Nordstrom, and Sephora.
66 locals recommend
Oak Park Mall
11149 W 95th St20 mins away, the Oak Park Mall offers shopping at many stores including American Girl, Barnes & Noble, Banana Republic, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Lush, Macy’s, Microsoft, Nordstrom, and Sephora.
20 minutes away, Independence Center offers over 150 stores and many exciting dining options from sit down places such as Applebee's to grab and go places like Noodles and Company.
19 locals recommend
Independence Center station
20 minutes away, Independence Center offers over 150 stores and many exciting dining options from sit down places such as Applebee's to grab and go places like Noodles and Company.
Drinks & Nightlife
Walking distance, Westport is one of Kansas City's premier destinations for dining, shopping, and is the heart of the city's nightlife. It is just North of The Plaza and a few miles South of downtown.
99 locals recommend
Midtown - Westport
Walking distance, Westport is one of Kansas City's premier destinations for dining, shopping, and is the heart of the city's nightlife. It is just North of The Plaza and a few miles South of downtown.
5 minute drive, over a half million sq. ft, The Kansas City Power and Light District is the mid-west's premiere epicenter. With over 50 captivating shops, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues.
397 locals recommend
Power and Light District
5 minute drive, over a half million sq. ft, The Kansas City Power and Light District is the mid-west's premiere epicenter. With over 50 captivating shops, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues.
5 minutes away, Bar Louie is a nation wide place. They have great drinks and good food. It's on the P&L, so definitely a fun place to hang out while you're in town and they have late night dinning.
Bar Louie
101 E 14th St5 minutes away, Bar Louie is a nation wide place. They have great drinks and good food. It's on the P&L, so definitely a fun place to hang out while you're in town and they have late night dinning.
Essentials
A 90 second drive away, this is where I do all of my grocery shopping. The store is very clean and the employees are very friendly. They also have milk in the glass jars :)
99 locals recommend
Marsh's Sun Fresh Market
4001 Mill StA 90 second drive away, this is where I do all of my grocery shopping. The store is very clean and the employees are very friendly. They also have milk in the glass jars :)
Arts & Culture
A 90 second drive, from monthly ArtWalks to neighborhood coffee shops, to ethnic restaurants, to familiar national chains. From historic architecture to lively street fairs, this is true urban living.
13 locals recommend
West 39th Street
West 39th StreetA 90 second drive, from monthly ArtWalks to neighborhood coffee shops, to ethnic restaurants, to familiar national chains. From historic architecture to lively street fairs, this is true urban living.
This movie theater is 3 minutes away. I come here often, even alone. They give you free refills if you just ask. $4.25 for movies before 6pm. $6.25 for evening movies.
28 locals recommend
Cinemark Palace at the Plaza
526 Nichols RdThis movie theater is 3 minutes away. I come here often, even alone. They give you free refills if you just ask. $4.25 for movies before 6pm. $6.25 for evening movies.
3 minutes away, SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium will transport you into the amazing underwater world. They have sharks and stingrays and a petting area. Really too much to fit in the description.
75 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Kansas City
2475 Grand Blvd3 minutes away, SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium will transport you into the amazing underwater world. They have sharks and stingrays and a petting area. Really too much to fit in the description.
For those with kids. 3 minutes away, at LEGOLAND you can touch the stars in a 4D cinema, learn building secrets, see landmarks in MINILAND, and much more! A place for all LEGO fans, young and old.
96 locals recommend
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
2475 Grand BlvdFor those with kids. 3 minutes away, at LEGOLAND you can touch the stars in a 4D cinema, learn building secrets, see landmarks in MINILAND, and much more! A place for all LEGO fans, young and old.
Sightseeing
A 5 minute drive is the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest. Take a 45-minute tour of the facility. The tour concludes in the Tasting Room where there are free beer samples. Book your tour early
174 locals recommend
Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdA 5 minute drive is the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest. Take a 45-minute tour of the facility. The tour concludes in the Tasting Room where there are free beer samples. Book your tour early
Food Scene
OMG....if you just love pizza, clazones, and pastrami sandwiches, this is totally the place for you. Of course they have much more, but this is what I come for. Best Pizza in KC (my opinion).
28 locals recommend
d'Bronx
3904 Bell StOMG....if you just love pizza, clazones, and pastrami sandwiches, this is totally the place for you. Of course they have much more, but this is what I come for. Best Pizza in KC (my opinion).