Guidebook for Kansas City

Martin/Kelly
Martin/Kelly
Guidebook for Kansas City

Food Scene

Great award-winning barbecue, and close by! This is our favorite barbecue restaurant in KC.
257 lokalaca preporučuje
Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th St
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Great award-winning barbecue, and close by! This is our favorite barbecue restaurant in KC.
Amazing Italian menu by owner/chef world famous Lidia Bastianich
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Lidia’s
101 W 22nd St
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Amazing Italian menu by owner/chef world famous Lidia Bastianich
Award winning fresh roasted coffee
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Oddly Correct Coffee Bar
4141 Troost Avenue
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Award winning fresh roasted coffee
Great hamburgers 24 hours a day since 1937! And if you are an onion ring fan, this is the place for you. Top it off with a slice of homemade pie. A variety of daily offerings.
41 lokalaca preporučuje
Town Topic Hamburgers Broadway
2021 Broadway Blvd
41 lokalaca preporučuje
Great hamburgers 24 hours a day since 1937! And if you are an onion ring fan, this is the place for you. Top it off with a slice of homemade pie. A variety of daily offerings.
Cozy little restaurant in Westport with French-leaning cuisine. Go before six (or after 10) and get a filet mignon with bearnaise and pommes frites for $11! Profiteroles are wonderful.
51 lokalaca preporučuje
Westport Cafe
419 Westport Rd
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Cozy little restaurant in Westport with French-leaning cuisine. Go before six (or after 10) and get a filet mignon with bearnaise and pommes frites for $11! Profiteroles are wonderful.
One of our favorite happy hour menus! Happy hour starts at 3:00 on Sunday and goes to closing. 3-6 M-F. $3 well drinks. and half price bottles of wine on Thursdays and Sundays. Menu available in the apartment.
17 lokalaca preporučuje
Grand Street Cafe
4740 Grand Ave
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One of our favorite happy hour menus! Happy hour starts at 3:00 on Sunday and goes to closing. 3-6 M-F. $3 well drinks. and half price bottles of wine on Thursdays and Sundays. Menu available in the apartment.
Great coffee and pastries within walking distance of the apartment!
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Mother Earth Coffee Hyde Park
3504 Gillham Rd
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Great coffee and pastries within walking distance of the apartment!
One of the best meals we ever had. Not just for seafood - they have great steaks, too. Beautiful decor, excellent service, live jazz trio. Not cheap, but well worth the money and great for a special occasion.
25 lokalaca preporučuje
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
700 West 47th Street
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One of the best meals we ever had. Not just for seafood - they have great steaks, too. Beautiful decor, excellent service, live jazz trio. Not cheap, but well worth the money and great for a special occasion.
This is our favorite French restaurant in Kansas City. Beautiful food and not huge - lovely, quiet dining in a setting which includes original paintings from local artists decorating their walls. Superb food.
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Café Provence
3936 W 69th Terrace
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This is our favorite French restaurant in Kansas City. Beautiful food and not huge - lovely, quiet dining in a setting which includes original paintings from local artists decorating their walls. Superb food.
Comfort food breakfast in cool setting. Small old corner restaurant with antiques for seating, and decor with other antiques, all for sale. Just a few blocks away.
Attitude
600 E 31st St
Comfort food breakfast in cool setting. Small old corner restaurant with antiques for seating, and decor with other antiques, all for sale. Just a few blocks away.
We really love the healthy choices here. They make any kind of salad or sandwich or wrap you'd ever want, and also have soup and pasta. Conveniently located next to the Plaza Branch Kansas City Public Library. We like to go there and park in the garage and eat at the Mixx before library events and just walk across to the library.
23 lokalaca preporučuje
The Mixx
4855 Main St
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We really love the healthy choices here. They make any kind of salad or sandwich or wrap you'd ever want, and also have soup and pasta. Conveniently located next to the Plaza Branch Kansas City Public Library. We like to go there and park in the garage and eat at the Mixx before library events and just walk across to the library.
It may be called Classic Cup, but it's open for dinner, and one of our favorite places to eat in the warm weather because it has a large outdoor seating area. Good food choices - eclectic.
28 lokalaca preporučuje
The Classic Cup Cafe
301 W 47th St
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It may be called Classic Cup, but it's open for dinner, and one of our favorite places to eat in the warm weather because it has a large outdoor seating area. Good food choices - eclectic.
Eclectic American cuisine, but a nice place to go for desserts and jazz. Live entertainment nightly features a variety of jazz, blues, classical, rock and pop from local musicians nightly and during Weekend Jazz Brunch from 10 am - 1 pm Saturday and Sunday.
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Chaz on the Plaza
325 Ward Pkwy
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Eclectic American cuisine, but a nice place to go for desserts and jazz. Live entertainment nightly features a variety of jazz, blues, classical, rock and pop from local musicians nightly and during Weekend Jazz Brunch from 10 am - 1 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Excellent food and live nightly jazz in this historic KC building. The restaurant is a former speakeasy.
28 lokalaca preporučuje
Majestic
931 Broadway Blvd
28 lokalaca preporučuje
Excellent food and live nightly jazz in this historic KC building. The restaurant is a former speakeasy.
This is now our favorite sushi restaurant in Kansas City, and not far from the Carriage House. Outside patio is limited, so call for reservations.
Sayachi Sushi
6322 Brookside Plaza
This is now our favorite sushi restaurant in Kansas City, and not far from the Carriage House. Outside patio is limited, so call for reservations.
Waldo Thai is our favorite local Thai food.
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Waldo Thai
8431 Wornall Road
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Waldo Thai is our favorite local Thai food.
We love this place for its tasty food and reasonable prices. We like ALL of the happy hour dishes and make a meal of it. Recommended: the wine and flatbread pairings, add some Korean BBQ skewers and you're good. Note: the tuna tartare is exceptional, but BIG. Plan to share.
25 lokalaca preporučuje
Seasons 52
340 Ward Pkwy
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We love this place for its tasty food and reasonable prices. We like ALL of the happy hour dishes and make a meal of it. Recommended: the wine and flatbread pairings, add some Korean BBQ skewers and you're good. Note: the tuna tartare is exceptional, but BIG. Plan to share.
Another plaza favorite. We love the food here, most notably (we order this every time) the catfish and Jackson salad. Order a Basil Smash for your cocktail. You won't be disappointed! Outside seating 3 seasons, with nice big outside heaters for fall and spring.
72 lokalaca preporučuje
Gram & Dun
600 Ward Pkwy
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Another plaza favorite. We love the food here, most notably (we order this every time) the catfish and Jackson salad. Order a Basil Smash for your cocktail. You won't be disappointed! Outside seating 3 seasons, with nice big outside heaters for fall and spring.
Cozy little Italian restaurant. Authentic food. Our favorites are the Veal Piccata and Cannelloni.
13 lokalaca preporučuje
Osteria Il Centro
5101 Main St
13 lokalaca preporučuje
Cozy little Italian restaurant. Authentic food. Our favorites are the Veal Piccata and Cannelloni.
We love everything on this menu, and the prices are reasonable. From beef stroganoff to Asian Chicken Salad to tacos, you have plenty to choose from!
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Tavern in the Village
3901 Prairie Ln
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We love everything on this menu, and the prices are reasonable. From beef stroganoff to Asian Chicken Salad to tacos, you have plenty to choose from!
If you know Whole Foods, you know this grocery. We love that it's close. Beautiful produce, fresh meats and seafood. Also an Amazon drop off/pickup place. There's a little area you can sit and eat the food you chose at their extensive food bar.
44 lokalaca preporučuje
Whole Foods Market
301 E 51st St
44 lokalaca preporučuje
If you know Whole Foods, you know this grocery. We love that it's close. Beautiful produce, fresh meats and seafood. Also an Amazon drop off/pickup place. There's a little area you can sit and eat the food you chose at their extensive food bar.
If you're desperate for sweets in the middle of the night, this is your place.
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Insomnia Cookies
505 Westport Rd
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If you're desperate for sweets in the middle of the night, this is your place.

Drinks & Nightlife

Dozens of wonderful restaurants and bars in a historic setting. Westport was established before Kansas City!
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Old Westport
133 lokalaca preporučuje
Dozens of wonderful restaurants and bars in a historic setting. Westport was established before Kansas City!
Built in 1850, the building is the oldest in Kansas City. There, covered wagons stopped to stock up before the long trek out West along the Santa Fe, California and Oregon trails. Just across the street from McCoy's. Go in for a beer - they have pretty good pizza, too.
40 lokalaca preporučuje
Kelly's Westport Inn
500 Westport Rd
40 lokalaca preporučuje
Built in 1850, the building is the oldest in Kansas City. There, covered wagons stopped to stock up before the long trek out West along the Santa Fe, California and Oregon trails. Just across the street from McCoy's. Go in for a beer - they have pretty good pizza, too.
Good place for a beer or designer drinks.
42 lokalaca preporučuje
Westport Ale House
4128 Broadway Blvd
42 lokalaca preporučuje
Good place for a beer or designer drinks.
Great place to hear live jazz every night of the week!
150 lokalaca preporučuje
Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand Blvd
150 lokalaca preporučuje
Great place to hear live jazz every night of the week!
Live jazz, blues, soul, folk & R&B plus American fare in a warm brick-walled former-speakeasy space.
47 lokalaca preporučuje
The Phoenix
302 W 8th St
47 lokalaca preporučuje
Live jazz, blues, soul, folk & R&B plus American fare in a warm brick-walled former-speakeasy space.

Arts & Culture

This is THE World War I museum in the US. A must-see! This is also our favorite view of our city from this vantage point. Overlooking Union Station, the Kauffman Center and a panorama of our diverse architecture, old and new. Adjacent to Penn Valley Park - a great place to walk or jog.
400 lokalaca preporučuje
Национални музеј и споменик Првог светског рата
2 Memorial Dr
400 lokalaca preporučuje
This is THE World War I museum in the US. A must-see! This is also our favorite view of our city from this vantage point. Overlooking Union Station, the Kauffman Center and a panorama of our diverse architecture, old and new. Adjacent to Penn Valley Park - a great place to walk or jog.
Opened in September 2011 - go hear the symphony, or catch an opera or ballet. The architecture is breathtaking!
166 lokalaca preporučuje
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway Blvd
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Opened in September 2011 - go hear the symphony, or catch an opera or ballet. The architecture is breathtaking!
An excellent offering of world class art, both old and new.
674 lokalaca preporučuje
Музеј уметности Нелсон-Аткинс
4525 Oak St
674 lokalaca preporučuje
An excellent offering of world class art, both old and new.
32 lokalaca preporučuje
Kansas City Museum
3218 Gladstone Blvd
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The 18th & Vine historic district was the center for black culture and life in Kansas City from the late 1800s-1960s. It was the hub of activity for homeowners, business, jazz music, and baseball enthusiast. This museum features multi-media computer stations, several film exhibits, hundreds of photographs, and a collection of baseball artifacts.
103 lokalaca preporučuje
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
1616 E 18th St
103 lokalaca preporučuje
The 18th & Vine historic district was the center for black culture and life in Kansas City from the late 1800s-1960s. It was the hub of activity for homeowners, business, jazz music, and baseball enthusiast. This museum features multi-media computer stations, several film exhibits, hundreds of photographs, and a collection of baseball artifacts.
Located in the 18th and Vine District, just across from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Explore the rich history of Jazz in our city. Just adjacent it the Blue Room, featuring live, smoke-free jazz 6 nights a week.
65 lokalaca preporučuje
American Jazz Museum
1616 E 18th St
65 lokalaca preporučuje
Located in the 18th and Vine District, just across from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Explore the rich history of Jazz in our city. Just adjacent it the Blue Room, featuring live, smoke-free jazz 6 nights a week.
Well-organized, fascinating museum, located in Hangar 9 at the Kansas City, Missouri Downtown Airport. Not expensive, and not long to explore. The docent-led tour ends with a fun experience in a flight simulator, and a look into the hangar at some historic planes. Call ahead to check out schedule and special exhibits.
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Airline History Museum
201 NW Lou Holland Dr
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Well-organized, fascinating museum, located in Hangar 9 at the Kansas City, Missouri Downtown Airport. Not expensive, and not long to explore. The docent-led tour ends with a fun experience in a flight simulator, and a look into the hangar at some historic planes. Call ahead to check out schedule and special exhibits.
Harry Truman was born and raised in Independence, just a short drive west from downtown Kansas City. He an important character in the history of our city, as well as our country. Check out the website for special exhibits and presentations.
60 lokalaca preporučuje
Harry S Truman Library and Museum
500 W US Hwy 24
60 lokalaca preporučuje
Harry Truman was born and raised in Independence, just a short drive west from downtown Kansas City. He an important character in the history of our city, as well as our country. Check out the website for special exhibits and presentations.
I think this is my favorite museum in Kansas City because it's such an unusual story! The steamboat was found buried in 65 feet of mud in the middle of a Missouri field, and filled with riches beyond belief now on display in the museum. Enjoy lunch in the River Market, and take in the tour.
80 lokalaca preporučuje
Арабија Стимбоат Музеј
400 Grand Blvd
80 lokalaca preporučuje
I think this is my favorite museum in Kansas City because it's such an unusual story! The steamboat was found buried in 65 feet of mud in the middle of a Missouri field, and filled with riches beyond belief now on display in the museum. Enjoy lunch in the River Market, and take in the tour.

Shopping

The nation's first shopping mall - fancy chains and local. FREE PARKING on the street or in the several parking garages, making everything easily accessible. Helzberg Diamonds, Apple, Tesla Motors, J Crew, Eddie Bauer, Victoria's Secret, and much much more! Also, a huge variety of restaurants, both locally owned and chain names you might recognize.
505 lokalaca preporučuje
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway Blvd
505 lokalaca preporučuje
The nation's first shopping mall - fancy chains and local. FREE PARKING on the street or in the several parking garages, making everything easily accessible. Helzberg Diamonds, Apple, Tesla Motors, J Crew, Eddie Bauer, Victoria's Secret, and much much more! Also, a huge variety of restaurants, both locally owned and chain names you might recognize.

Essentials

This is where we get our groceries. 24-hours.
99 lokalaca preporučuje
Marsh's Sun Fresh Market
4001 Mill St
99 lokalaca preporučuje
This is where we get our groceries. 24-hours.
This is OUR liquor store. You'll find everything you need here. Right across the street from Walgreens.
22 lokalaca preporučuje
Gomer's Midtown
3838 Broadway Blvd
22 lokalaca preporučuje
This is OUR liquor store. You'll find everything you need here. Right across the street from Walgreens.
18 lokalaca preporučuje
Walgreens
3845 Broadway St
18 lokalaca preporučuje
See more details about Whole Foods in the restaurant listings.
44 lokalaca preporučuje
Whole Foods Market
301 E 51st St
44 lokalaca preporučuje
See more details about Whole Foods in the restaurant listings.

Entertainment & Activities

Go see the Royals!
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Кауфман стадион
1 Royal Way
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Go see the Royals!
Go see the Chiefs!
188 lokalaca preporučuje
Стадион Ароухед
1 Arrowhead Dr
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Go see the Chiefs!
Fun family time! Also includes Oceans of Fun, a waterpark. Seasonal.
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Worlds of Fun
4545 Worlds of Fun Ave
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Fun family time! Also includes Oceans of Fun, a waterpark. Seasonal.
Crown Center, just across from Union Station, includes some great shopping plus our amazing aquarium and the Legoland Discovery Center!
234 lokalaca preporučuje
Crown Center
2450 Grand Blvd
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Crown Center, just across from Union Station, includes some great shopping plus our amazing aquarium and the Legoland Discovery Center!
Our beautiful, historic Union Station houses movie theaters, a variety of visiting exhibits, good restaurants, give shops, model train exhibit (my personal favorite) and Science City, a fun interactive museum for kids of all ages.
290 lokalaca preporučuje
Железничка станица Канзас Сити
30 W Pershing Rd
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Our beautiful, historic Union Station houses movie theaters, a variety of visiting exhibits, good restaurants, give shops, model train exhibit (my personal favorite) and Science City, a fun interactive museum for kids of all ages.
Enjoy a show or concert in this beautiful outdoor setting located in the heart of historic Swope Park! Seasonal
73 lokalaca preporučuje
Старлајт театар
4600 Starlight Rd
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Enjoy a show or concert in this beautiful outdoor setting located in the heart of historic Swope Park! Seasonal
The River Market, also known as the City Market, is iconic Kansas City. Open year round, but with outdoor vendors in the summer with local produce. The market is a fun place to go for ethnic food - Italian, middle eastern, Brazilian, and many more. The market also houses the Arabia Museum (see other entry) one of my favorite museums in Kansas City.
226 lokalaca preporučuje
River Market
226 lokalaca preporučuje
The River Market, also known as the City Market, is iconic Kansas City. Open year round, but with outdoor vendors in the summer with local produce. The market is a fun place to go for ethnic food - Italian, middle eastern, Brazilian, and many more. The market also houses the Arabia Museum (see other entry) one of my favorite museums in Kansas City.
Everything happens here - big concerts, sports. Not far from our property.
113 lokalaca preporučuje
Спринт Центар
1407 Grand Blvd
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Everything happens here - big concerts, sports. Not far from our property.

Getting Around

Avis Car Rental
3412 Main St
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3543 Main St
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Just a short walk up 39th Street to Main, and you can catch the bus to the Crown Center, just kitty-cornered to Union Station. Continue to the downtown and River Market area on our new free Trolley! For schedules and maps, check out KCATA online.
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
1200 E 18th St
Just a short walk up 39th Street to Main, and you can catch the bus to the Crown Center, just kitty-cornered to Union Station. Continue to the downtown and River Market area on our new free Trolley! For schedules and maps, check out KCATA online.