The Penthouse Hosts Hand-Picked Recommendations Guidebook
Night Life
Experience a reborn Downtown Kansas City in this dynamic, nine-block neighborhood featuring a variety of local, regional and national restaurants, shops, entertainment venues, nightlife and lifestyle amenities. The neighborhood is surrounded by landmarks and entertainment icons like Sprint Center, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, the Crossroads Arts District and more
397 locals recommend
Power and Light District
Experience a reborn Downtown Kansas City in this dynamic, nine-block neighborhood featuring a variety of local, regional and national restaurants, shops, entertainment venues, nightlife and lifestyle amenities. The neighborhood is surrounded by landmarks and entertainment icons like Sprint Center, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, the Crossroads Arts District and more
Casual drinks and arcade fun. Great patio and crowds on weekends. A short walk from the Penthouse.
97 locals recommend
Up Down
101 Southwest BlvdCasual drinks and arcade fun. Great patio and crowds on weekends. A short walk from the Penthouse.
Trendy weekend bar scene in a wonderful historic building. A short walk from the penthouse and highly recommended!
21 locals recommend
Crossroads Hotel
2101 Central StTrendy weekend bar scene in a wonderful historic building. A short walk from the penthouse and highly recommended!
Local owned dive joint, casual scene, friendly staff. A short uber ride away!
8 locals recommend
Quaff Bar & Grill
1010 Broadway BlvdLocal owned dive joint, casual scene, friendly staff. A short uber ride away!
One of our favorite dive bars with a small outside patio. Friendly staff and outstanding pizza! A short uber ride from the penthouse.
Moretina's Caddy Shack
One of our favorite dive bars with a small outside patio. Friendly staff and outstanding pizza! A short uber ride from the penthouse.
Great dive bar hosted by local lounge singer/entertainer Al Latta. Upbeat vibe that won't disappoint! Always a fun time especially on weekends!
8 locals recommend
Cigar Box
1519 Grand BlvdGreat dive bar hosted by local lounge singer/entertainer Al Latta. Upbeat vibe that won't disappoint! Always a fun time especially on weekends!
Experience / Local Must Do's
Great for tours of the brewing facility and directly across the street from location!
174 locals recommend
Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdGreat for tours of the brewing facility and directly across the street from location!
Attend a Kansas City Chiefs Game at the Legendary GEHA Field (formerly known as Arrowhead Stadium), Home of the 2020 Super Bowl Champions
188 locals recommend
Arrowhead Stadium
1 Arrowhead DrAttend a Kansas City Chiefs Game at the Legendary GEHA Field (formerly known as Arrowhead Stadium), Home of the 2020 Super Bowl Champions
Kauffman Stadium, often called "The K", is a baseball park located in Kansas City, Missouri. It is home to the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball
222 locals recommend
Kauffman Stadium
1 Royal WayKauffman Stadium, often called "The K", is a baseball park located in Kansas City, Missouri. It is home to the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, USA, at 16th and Broadway, near the Power & Light District, the Sprint Center and the Crossroads Arts District. Its construction was a major part of the ongoing redevelopment of downtown Kansas City
166 locals recommend
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway BlvdThe Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, USA, at 16th and Broadway, near the Power & Light District, the Sprint Center and the Crossroads Arts District. Its construction was a major part of the ongoing redevelopment of downtown Kansas City
T-Mobile Center is located in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. It is located at the intersection of 14th Street and Grand Boulevard on the east side of the Power & Light District (steps away from the booming nightlife). Depending on the time of year, check out the calendar if you're looking for a One of a Kind concert, College Basketball tournament, Hockey gamer, Disney on Ice, just to name a few
113 locals recommend
Sprint Center
1407 Grand BlvdT-Mobile Center is located in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. It is located at the intersection of 14th Street and Grand Boulevard on the east side of the Power & Light District (steps away from the booming nightlife). Depending on the time of year, check out the calendar if you're looking for a One of a Kind concert, College Basketball tournament, Hockey gamer, Disney on Ice, just to name a few
Crown Center is a shopping and entertainment district dominated by its namesake mall, which overlooks a plaza with an ice rink. Family-friendly attractions include the Hallmark Visitors Center, with exhibits on this iconic local brand, and the Coterie Theatre, staging both classic and contemporary shows. Displays at the nearby National World War I Museum include life-size trenches and a walk-through shell crater.
234 locals recommend
Crown Center
2450 Grand BlvdCrown Center is a shopping and entertainment district dominated by its namesake mall, which overlooks a plaza with an ice rink. Family-friendly attractions include the Hallmark Visitors Center, with exhibits on this iconic local brand, and the Coterie Theatre, staging both classic and contemporary shows. Displays at the nearby National World War I Museum include life-size trenches and a walk-through shell crater.
104-year-old historical landmark and celebrated civic asset renovated and reopened to the public in 1999. Now 20 years later, Science City has earned the distinction of Kansas City’s “Favorite Attraction” and “Favorite Family-Friendly Attraction”, while Union Station as a whole is recognized as KC’s “Favorite Historic Attraction” and “Best of KC”.
290 locals recommend
Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing Rd 104-year-old historical landmark and celebrated civic asset renovated and reopened to the public in 1999. Now 20 years later, Science City has earned the distinction of Kansas City’s “Favorite Attraction” and “Favorite Family-Friendly Attraction”, while Union Station as a whole is recognized as KC’s “Favorite Historic Attraction” and “Best of KC”.
Worlds of Fun is a 235-acre amusement park with Roller Coasters and shows for guests of all ages! Shows, food, games, you name it! If you're visiting in the fall, check out the Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt providing fog filled amusement in every corner and creepy music to fit the occasion (not recommended for children 13 and under).
On select nights from November 23 through December 31, the park goes all out with the city’s largest collection of lights (over 5 million to be exact) and décor, plus live shows, local artisan shopping, horse-drawn carriage rides, ice skating and more. Be sure to check the current calendar for exact dates.
161 locals recommend
Worlds of Fun
4545 Worlds of Fun AveWorlds of Fun is a 235-acre amusement park with Roller Coasters and shows for guests of all ages! Shows, food, games, you name it! If you're visiting in the fall, check out the Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt providing fog filled amusement in every corner and creepy music to fit the occasion (not recommended for children 13 and under).
On select nights from November 23 through December 31, the park goes all out with the city’s largest collection of lights (over 5 million to be exact) and décor, plus live shows, local artisan shopping, horse-drawn carriage rides, ice skating and more. Be sure to check the current calendar for exact dates.
The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri was opened in 1926 as the Liberty Memorial. In 2004, it was designated by the United States Congress as the country's official war memorial and museum dedicated to World War I.
Our Penthouse rooftop had incredible views of this One of a Kind Historic Monument!
400 locals recommend
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial DrThe National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri was opened in 1926 as the Liberty Memorial. In 2004, it was designated by the United States Congress as the country's official war memorial and museum dedicated to World War I.
Our Penthouse rooftop had incredible views of this One of a Kind Historic Monument!
The Kansas City Zoo is a 202-acre zoo founded in 1909. It is located in Swope Park at 6800 Zoo Drive Kansas City, Missouri, in the United States. The zoo has a Friends of the Zoo program. It is home to more than 1,300 animals and is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
214 locals recommend
Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo DrThe Kansas City Zoo is a 202-acre zoo founded in 1909. It is located in Swope Park at 6800 Zoo Drive Kansas City, Missouri, in the United States. The zoo has a Friends of the Zoo program. It is home to more than 1,300 animals and is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Starlight Theatre is a 7,958-seat outdoor theatre in Kansas City, Missouri, United States that presents Broadway shows and concerts. It is one of the two major remaining self-producing outdoor theatres in the U.S. and Starlight's Cohen stage house also permits it to present many national Broadway touring shows
73 locals recommend
Starlight Theatre
4600 Starlight RdStarlight Theatre is a 7,958-seat outdoor theatre in Kansas City, Missouri, United States that presents Broadway shows and concerts. It is one of the two major remaining self-producing outdoor theatres in the U.S. and Starlight's Cohen stage house also permits it to present many national Broadway touring shows
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an art museum founded in 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri, known for its encyclopedic collection of art from nearly every continent and culture, and especially for its extensive collection of Asian art.
674 locals recommend
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StThe Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an art museum founded in 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri, known for its encyclopedic collection of art from nearly every continent and culture, and especially for its extensive collection of Asian art.
Boulevard’s Beer Hall is the ideal place for friends, family and colleagues to come together and explore our wide variety of fresh, flavorful beers. 30 tap handles. Open till 8pm most evenings with a great patio.
174 locals recommend
Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdBoulevard’s Beer Hall is the ideal place for friends, family and colleagues to come together and explore our wide variety of fresh, flavorful beers. 30 tap handles. Open till 8pm most evenings with a great patio.
Neighborhoods
Anchored by the strikingly contemporary Kauffman Center, which hosts opera, ballet and concerts, Crossroads is packed with happening art galleries in restored warehouses. Hip coffee bars, brewpubs, BBQ joints and retro-styled bars dot the area, along with independent shops selling fashion, handcrafted jewelry and quirky stationery. At monthly First Friday events, art shows and food trucks draw big crowds.
158 locals recommend
Crossroads
Anchored by the strikingly contemporary Kauffman Center, which hosts opera, ballet and concerts, Crossroads is packed with happening art galleries in restored warehouses. Hip coffee bars, brewpubs, BBQ joints and retro-styled bars dot the area, along with independent shops selling fashion, handcrafted jewelry and quirky stationery. At monthly First Friday events, art shows and food trucks draw big crowds.
The Country Club Plaza is a privately-owned regional shopping center in the Country Club District of Kansas City, Missouri. Opened in 1923, it was the first planned suburban shopping center and the first regional shopping center to accommodate shoppers arriving by car.
Plenty of Upscale dining options (Capital Grille, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks, Eddie V's, Coopers Hawk Winery, Starbucks, just to name a few)
Shopping Central (Lululemon, Victoria's Secret, Anthropologie, Coach, Athleta, EverEve, Free People, H&M, Kendra Scott, Made in KC Marketplace, Michael Kors, The North Face, Rally House, Sephora, Tiffany & Co., Urban Outfitters, Vineyard Vines, just to name a few)
89 locals recommend
Country Club Plaza
The Country Club Plaza is a privately-owned regional shopping center in the Country Club District of Kansas City, Missouri. Opened in 1923, it was the first planned suburban shopping center and the first regional shopping center to accommodate shoppers arriving by car.
Plenty of Upscale dining options (Capital Grille, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks, Eddie V's, Coopers Hawk Winery, Starbucks, just to name a few)
Shopping Central (Lululemon, Victoria's Secret, Anthropologie, Coach, Athleta, EverEve, Free People, H&M, Kendra Scott, Made in KC Marketplace, Michael Kors, The North Face, Rally House, Sephora, Tiffany & Co., Urban Outfitters, Vineyard Vines, just to name a few)
Midtown-Westport is an eclectic area, known for the Westport entertainment area, with festive brewpubs, DJ bars and retro-chic diners serving American comfort food. During the day, the scene centers on trendy fashion boutiques. Neighboring Midtown has historic buildings like the Thomas Hart Benton Home, with tours of the painter’s studio and gardens. Trails wind through nearby Roanoke Park, encircled by bluffs.
99 locals recommend
Midtown - Westport
Midtown-Westport is an eclectic area, known for the Westport entertainment area, with festive brewpubs, DJ bars and retro-chic diners serving American comfort food. During the day, the scene centers on trendy fashion boutiques. Neighboring Midtown has historic buildings like the Thomas Hart Benton Home, with tours of the painter’s studio and gardens. Trails wind through nearby Roanoke Park, encircled by bluffs.
Food scene
Homey Italian tavern offering classic cuisine in a large dining room with an old-school vibe.
Must try the Chicken Spiedini!
Local Favorite**
44 locals recommend
Garozzo's
526 Harrison StHomey Italian tavern offering classic cuisine in a large dining room with an old-school vibe.
Must try the Chicken Spiedini!
Local Favorite**
Bustling, local Kansas City favorite known for its vast barbecue menu including steak, seafood & more. Right outside the Crossroads Art District and minutes away from our Penthouse loft!
Local Favorite**
126 locals recommend
Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
101 W 22nd StBustling, local Kansas City favorite known for its vast barbecue menu including steak, seafood & more. Right outside the Crossroads Art District and minutes away from our Penthouse loft!
Local Favorite**
Great option if you're looking for a consistent and delicious mexican meal! Veteran destination for Mexican eats & margaritas amid colorful, bustling atmosphere.
20 locals recommend
Manny's Mexican Restaurant
207 Southwest BlvdGreat option if you're looking for a consistent and delicious mexican meal! Veteran destination for Mexican eats & margaritas amid colorful, bustling atmosphere.
Walking distance and AUTHENTIC mexican cuisine. Casual, order at the counter delicious mexican food.
Local Favorite***
Tacos El Gallo
806 Southwest BoulevardWalking distance and AUTHENTIC mexican cuisine. Casual, order at the counter delicious mexican food.
Local Favorite***
Great ice cream and Popsicles made the mexican way. Delicious and walking distance!!
We only eat here twice a week =)
Paletería Tropicana
830 Southwest BlvdGreat ice cream and Popsicles made the mexican way. Delicious and walking distance!!
We only eat here twice a week =)
A sophisticated destination offering American plates & inventive cocktails in stylish surroundings
11 locals recommend
The Rockhill Grille
2000 Grand BlvdA sophisticated destination offering American plates & inventive cocktails in stylish surroundings
Delicious locally owned KC BBQ! Short two minute Uber drive from the Penthouse!
Danny Edwards BLVD BBQ
2900 Southwest BlvdDelicious locally owned KC BBQ! Short two minute Uber drive from the Penthouse!
Great food, craft cocktails with a trendy vibe. A short walk from the Penthouse. Chef is a James Beard Foundation Semi-Finalist for Best Chef Midwest.
21 locals recommend
Fox and Pearl
2143 Summit StGreat food, craft cocktails with a trendy vibe. A short walk from the Penthouse. Chef is a James Beard Foundation Semi-Finalist for Best Chef Midwest.
Great food with urban streetside patio. A short walk from the Penthouse. Tasty tapas, great for sharing. We highly recommend trying this westside neighborhood gem!
44 locals recommend
La Bodega
703 Southwest BlvdGreat food with urban streetside patio. A short walk from the Penthouse. Tasty tapas, great for sharing. We highly recommend trying this westside neighborhood gem!
One of our favorite lunch spots for authentic Mexican Food. About a 7-10 minute walk from the penthouse. A west side neighborhood gem!
19 locals recommend
Los Alamos Cocina
1667 Summit StOne of our favorite lunch spots for authentic Mexican Food. About a 7-10 minute walk from the penthouse. A west side neighborhood gem!
Outstanding locally owned, family operated, Italian restaurant located in downtown KC. A short uber ride from the penthouse!
13 locals recommend
Anthony's
701 Grand BlvdOutstanding locally owned, family operated, Italian restaurant located in downtown KC. A short uber ride from the penthouse!
Great food, cocktails and tapas for sharing. Located a short distance away in the trendy artsy Crossroads neighborhood.
23 locals recommend
Extra Virgin
1900 Main StGreat food, cocktails and tapas for sharing. Located a short distance away in the trendy artsy Crossroads neighborhood.
Steps away from our front door! Authentic mexican in a casual setting. Late night weekend dining - it won't disappoint!
Taqueria Mexico #1
910 Southwest BlvdSteps away from our front door! Authentic mexican in a casual setting. Late night weekend dining - it won't disappoint!
Legendary hamburger stand with very limited indoor seating. Greasy and delicious! A short walk from the Penthouse!
41 locals recommend
Town Topic Hamburgers Broadway
2021 Broadway BlvdLegendary hamburger stand with very limited indoor seating. Greasy and delicious! A short walk from the Penthouse!