Guidebook for Kansas City

Martin/Kelly
Guidebook for Kansas City

Food Scene

Great award-winning barbecue, and close by! This is our favorite barbecue restaurant in KC.
257 yerel halk öneriyor
Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th St
257 yerel halk öneriyor
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
38 yerel halk öneriyor
Lidia’s
101 W 22nd St
38 yerel halk öneriyor
Amazing Italian menu by owner/chef world famous Lidia Bastianich
Award winning fresh roasted coffee
46 yerel halk öneriyor
Oddly Correct Coffee Bar
4141 Troost Avenue
46 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Town Topic Hamburgers Broadway
2021 Broadway Blvd
41 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Westport Cafe
419 Westport Rd
51 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Grand Street Cafe
4740 Grand Ave
17 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Mother Earth Coffee Hyde Park
3504 Gillham Rd
7 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
700 West 47th Street
25 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Café Provence
3936 W 69th Terrace
12 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
The Mixx
4855 Main St
23 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
The Classic Cup Cafe
301 W 47th St
28 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Chaz on the Plaza
325 Ward Pkwy
7 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Majestic
931 Broadway Blvd
28 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Waldo Thai
8431 Wornall Road
12 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Seasons 52
340 Ward Pkwy
25 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Gram & Dun
600 Ward Pkwy
72 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Osteria Il Centro
5101 Main St
13 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Tavern in the Village
3901 Prairie Ln
11 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Whole Foods Market
301 E 51st St
44 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Insomnia Cookies
505 Westport Rd
6 yerel halk öneriyor
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!
133 yerel halk öneriyor
Old Westport
133 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Kelly's Westport Inn
500 Westport Rd
40 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Westport Ale House
4128 Broadway Blvd
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Good place for a beer or designer drinks.
Great place to hear live jazz every night of the week!
150 yerel halk öneriyor
Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand Blvd
150 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
The Phoenix
302 W 8th St
47 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial Dr
400 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Kauffman Sahne Sanatları Merkezi
1601 Broadway Blvd
166 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
The Nelson-Atkins Sanat Müzesi
4525 Oak St
674 yerel halk öneriyor
An excellent offering of world class art, both old and new.
32 yerel halk öneriyor
Kansas Şehir Müzesi
3218 Gladstone Blvd
32 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Negro Leagues Beyzbol Müzesi
1616 E 18th St
103 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Amerikan Caz Müzesi
1616 E 18th St
65 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Havayolu Tarih Müzesi
201 NW Lou Holland Dr
12 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Harry S Truman Kütüphane ve Müzesi
500 W US Hwy 24
60 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Arabia Buharlı Gemi Müzesi
400 Grand Blvd
80 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway Blvd
505 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Marsh's Sun Fresh Market
4001 Mill St
99 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Gomer's Midtown
3838 Broadway Blvd
22 yerel halk öneriyor
This is OUR liquor store. You'll find everything you need here. Right across the street from Walgreens.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Walgreens
3845 Broadway St
18 yerel halk öneriyor
See more details about Whole Foods in the restaurant listings.
44 yerel halk öneriyor
Whole Foods Market
301 E 51st St
44 yerel halk öneriyor
See more details about Whole Foods in the restaurant listings.

Entertainment & Activities

Go see the Royals!
222 yerel halk öneriyor
Kauffman Stadyumu
1 Royal Way
222 yerel halk öneriyor
Go see the Royals!
Go see the Chiefs!
188 yerel halk öneriyor
Oklu Kafa Stadyumu
1 Arrowhead Dr
188 yerel halk öneriyor
Go see the Chiefs!
Fun family time! Also includes Oceans of Fun, a waterpark. Seasonal.
161 yerel halk öneriyor
Eğlence Dünyaları
4545 Worlds of Fun Ave
161 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Crown Center
2450 Grand Blvd
234 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing Rd
290 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Starlight Theatre
4600 Starlight Rd
73 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
River Market
226 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
T-Mobile Center
1407 Grand Blvd
113 yerel halk öneriyor
Everything happens here - big concerts, sports. Not far from our property.

Getting Around

Avis Car Rental
3412 Main St
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3543 Main St
21 yerel halk öneriyor
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.