Ivory's Guidebook
Food Faves of Mine
Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
1624 Grand BlvdBest Croissants in town!
Starbucks
1701 W 39th StEveryone needs a little Starbucks in their life.
It's Patty Labelle's favorite BBQ. You have to try Kansas City BBQ.
118 locals recommend
Gates Bar-B-Q
3205 Main StIt's Patty Labelle's favorite BBQ. You have to try Kansas City BBQ.
Power & Light station
Bars, concerts, and plenty of restaurants to choose from.
Kobi Q
1531 Grand BoulevardAmazing Korean cuisine that stimulates your taste buds, but doesn't rob your wallet.
Casual, pint-size institution serving up hefty portions of pho & other Vietnamese specialties.
Seriously, $8 buys you a huge meal.
55 locals recommend
Vietnam Cafe
522 Campbell StCasual, pint-size institution serving up hefty portions of pho & other Vietnamese specialties.
Seriously, $8 buys you a huge meal.
Sightseeing
Located in Kansas City’s historic River Market, this farmers’ market is the largest in the region with an annual attendance topping more than 1.3 million people. The River Market also boasts a wide variety of unique gift shops and restaurants.
226 locals recommend
River Market
Located in Kansas City’s historic River Market, this farmers’ market is the largest in the region with an annual attendance topping more than 1.3 million people. The River Market also boasts a wide variety of unique gift shops and restaurants.
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
4420 Warwick BlvdIt's free culture. Who can say no to that?
An actual train station, restaurants, shopping, theatre, and museums, all to an art deco backdrop. If you see anything, check this out.
290 locals recommend
Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdAn actual train station, restaurants, shopping, theatre, and museums, all to an art deco backdrop. If you see anything, check this out.
Shopping
Lots of things to see and buy. Beautiful outdoor area. It'slike the Beverly Hills of KC
234 locals recommend
Crown Center
2450 Grand BlvdLots of things to see and buy. Beautiful outdoor area. It'slike the Beverly Hills of KC
Best Gelato, cakes, and giant salad bar. On Sundays they serve a delicious prime rib dinner.
119 locals recommend
Cosentino's Market
10 E 13th StBest Gelato, cakes, and giant salad bar. On Sundays they serve a delicious prime rib dinner.
Nightlife
Kansas City Live!, also known as KC Live!, is located directly across the street from Sprint Center, in the heart of The Kansas City Power & Light District. The Midwest’s premier dining and entertainment destination, KC Live! features world-class restaurants, taverns and night spots and is open year-round offering a variety of events including concerts, festivals, watch parties and more.
KC Live! destinations include: Johnny’s Tavern, Pizza Bar, County Road Ice House, Cleaver & Cork, McFadden's Sports Saloon, Leinenkugel's KC, The Dubliner, Angels Rock Bar, Mosaic Lounge, Living Room, Howl at the Moon, PBR Big Sky Cowboy Bar, Shark Bar and Flying Saucer. KC Live! features a full-concert stage where the country’s most premiere musicians and bands perform weekly during the summer and for special events throughout the year.
397 locals recommend
Power and Light District
Kansas City Live!, also known as KC Live!, is located directly across the street from Sprint Center, in the heart of The Kansas City Power & Light District. The Midwest’s premier dining and entertainment destination, KC Live! features world-class restaurants, taverns and night spots and is open year-round offering a variety of events including concerts, festivals, watch parties and more.
KC Live! destinations include: Johnny’s Tavern, Pizza Bar, County Road Ice House, Cleaver & Cork, McFadden's Sports Saloon, Leinenkugel's KC, The Dubliner, Angels Rock Bar, Mosaic Lounge, Living Room, Howl at the Moon, PBR Big Sky Cowboy Bar, Shark Bar and Flying Saucer. KC Live! features a full-concert stage where the country’s most premiere musicians and bands perform weekly during the summer and for special events throughout the year.
Always a party catering to the LGBTQ and friends crowd. Everyone is welcome and everyone will dance on multiple dance floors on 3 levels.
37 locals recommend
Missie B's
805 W 39th StAlways a party catering to the LGBTQ and friends crowd. Everyone is welcome and everyone will dance on multiple dance floors on 3 levels.
Hamburger Mary's
3700 Broadway BlvdEat a burger and enjoy a drag show.
Neighborhoods
Kansas City produces some of the best jazz in the country, its epicenter at 18th and Vine is known as the Jazz District. The historic African-American community gave rise to a distinctive KC-style sound, heavily influenced by both blues and ragtime genres
46 locals recommend
18th And Vine And Downtown East
Kansas City produces some of the best jazz in the country, its epicenter at 18th and Vine is known as the Jazz District. The historic African-American community gave rise to a distinctive KC-style sound, heavily influenced by both blues and ragtime genres
Traveler advice
Getting around
Streetcar
Travel along the totally free 2.2-mile KC Streetcar line to discover some of Downtown KC's most vibrant districts. The route includes 16 stops throughout the Crossroads Arts District, Power & Light District and River Market, each as interesting and diverse as the last.
To accompany your journey, tune into a series of free audio tours of Downtown KC sites provided by the Jackson County Historical Society.
Don't miss
First Fridays in Crossroads
The Crossroads Art District comes alive the first Friday of each month as thousands gather for the art crawl that has quickly become a local and regional favorite. Live entertainment and a wide variety of sidewalk vendors and food trucks make First Fridays a vibrant display of Kansas City culture.
Getting around
Bird and Spin, Rideshare, Streetcar
Popular and readily available. Streetcar and busses are free of charge for the 2021 year to assist with the impact from the pandemic.
Getting around
Neighborhoods to avoid.
Most Dangerous Neighborhoods In Kansas City, MO
Here are the most dangerous neighborhoods in Kansas City for 2021. The rankings are calculated based on the number of violent crimes per 100,000 people for each neighborhood, compared to the Kansas City violent crime average. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. The most dangerous areas in Kansas City is based on data from the local law enforcement agency and when not available, also includes estimates based on demographic data.
MARLBOROUGH HEIGHTS-MARLBOROUGH PRIDE
POPULATION2,591
279%
VIOLENT CRIMES5,425 crimes / 100k
Don't miss
Late Check Out Time
Check-out time is at 10AM. If a later checkout time is required it can be scheduled for $15/hr. This fee goes strictly to the cleaning personnel for adjusting their schedules at the last minute and accommodating your needs. After 1pm, the full day will be charged, however, you may not be able to stay due to prior bookings.