Guidebook for Shawnee
Food Scene
You've probably heard of Joe's - if you do barbeque, don't miss it! World famous and worth every bit of it
344 locals recommend
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveYou've probably heard of Joe's - if you do barbeque, don't miss it! World famous and worth every bit of it
Absolutely incredible farm-to-table, hand made organic vegan food will knock your socks off! This is church-basement dining (yes, it's located in the Unity Church basement:) like you've never seen
15 locals recommend
Eden Alley Vegetarià
707 West 47th StreetAbsolutely incredible farm-to-table, hand made organic vegan food will knock your socks off! This is church-basement dining (yes, it's located in the Unity Church basement:) like you've never seen
Some of the top-rated BBQ in the entire country! Walk around on a "First Friday" of the month -
126 locals recommend
Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
101 W 22nd StSome of the top-rated BBQ in the entire country! Walk around on a "First Friday" of the month -
Splendid old world italian cuisine like Mama would have made. Sinatra-crooning, white-table-cloth donning traditional homemade meatball kinda place that will make you smile. Downtown KCMO
44 locals recommend
Garozzo's
526 Harrison StSplendid old world italian cuisine like Mama would have made. Sinatra-crooning, white-table-cloth donning traditional homemade meatball kinda place that will make you smile. Downtown KCMO
Love love LOVE their fresh chips, salsa & shredded beef deep fried tacos! Delightful family owned establishment with personality & charm. Walk across the street to The Rio Theatre - a classic!!
11 locals recommend
Mi Ranchito
7148 W 80th StLove love LOVE their fresh chips, salsa & shredded beef deep fried tacos! Delightful family owned establishment with personality & charm. Walk across the street to The Rio Theatre - a classic!!
In love with the place, the food, the servers, the martinis & the bar. Glorious food, flawless staff are a beautiful reflection on the Garozzo family that owns & operates. Sublime
Garozzo's Overland Park
9950 College BlvdIn love with the place, the food, the servers, the martinis & the bar. Glorious food, flawless staff are a beautiful reflection on the Garozzo family that owns & operates. Sublime
One of KC's finest taco originals! Manny & his family have carved out quite a tradition of loyal followers.
20 locals recommend
Manny's Mexican Restaurant
207 Southwest BlvdOne of KC's finest taco originals! Manny & his family have carved out quite a tradition of loyal followers.
Yum. Warm homemade salsa & chips plucked fresh out of the frier - I do like a hot chip :)
Oh, yeah - the food & people are great too! Another family owned local favorite.
Los Corrals
408 W 9th StYum. Warm homemade salsa & chips plucked fresh out of the frier - I do like a hot chip :)
Oh, yeah - the food & people are great too! Another family owned local favorite.
Shopping
IKEA
6000 Ikea WayYou can't visit one of these in just any city - they picked KC!
Arts & Culture
Please DO get the the Nelson and take your camera - absolutely amazing art, architecture, sculptures - home of the giant shuttlecocks! Picnic on the front lawn.
674 locals recommend
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StPlease DO get the the Nelson and take your camera - absolutely amazing art, architecture, sculptures - home of the giant shuttlecocks! Picnic on the front lawn.
Where it happens in KC - Sprint Center and everything else!
34 locals recommend
Kansas City Power & Light District
50 E 13th StWhere it happens in KC - Sprint Center and everything else!
Full size dinosaur skeleton & cool digital interactive exhibits - natural history museum in the beautiful burbs of Kansas! Free valet parking in this upscale foot-friendly walk-shop-dine district.
26 locals recommend
Museum at Prairiefire
5801 W 135th StFull size dinosaur skeleton & cool digital interactive exhibits - natural history museum in the beautiful burbs of Kansas! Free valet parking in this upscale foot-friendly walk-shop-dine district.
Local organic farmers, artisans & bakers offer everything from produce to wine. Foodies - don't miss Penzey's Spices, Clocktower Bakery & Tasteful Olive.
25 locals recommend
Overland Park Farmers' Market
7950 Marty StLocal organic farmers, artisans & bakers offer everything from produce to wine. Foodies - don't miss Penzey's Spices, Clocktower Bakery & Tasteful Olive.
Charming retro vintage theater with ONE yes, one small screen - always a first-run indie current tasteful film! I love the Amazon local buy: 2 tickets & poporn for $13!
Rio Theatre
7204 W 80th StCharming retro vintage theater with ONE yes, one small screen - always a first-run indie current tasteful film! I love the Amazon local buy: 2 tickets & poporn for $13!
America's only museum dedicated to World War I features patriotic exhibits, a breathtaking panoramic view of the KC skyline, one amazing humongous lawn on a glorious hill overlooking Union Station.
400 locals recommend
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial DrAmerica's only museum dedicated to World War I features patriotic exhibits, a breathtaking panoramic view of the KC skyline, one amazing humongous lawn on a glorious hill overlooking Union Station.
State-of-the-art sparkling new performing arts venue - symphony, ballet, opera, you name it - it sounds better & looks more beautiful here.
See it just to drool over the architecture :0
166 locals recommend
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway BlvdState-of-the-art sparkling new performing arts venue - symphony, ballet, opera, you name it - it sounds better & looks more beautiful here.
See it just to drool over the architecture :0
Sightseeing
One of the world's finest outdoor shopping districts - dripping with gorgeous fountains, interesting architecture, boutique and upscale shops and amazing world-class dining.
505 locals recommend
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdOne of the world's finest outdoor shopping districts - dripping with gorgeous fountains, interesting architecture, boutique and upscale shops and amazing world-class dining.
Hometown charm and glorious beverages in this uber cool industrial space that offers tours & tastings - a must-see for suds lovers!
174 locals recommend
Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdHometown charm and glorious beverages in this uber cool industrial space that offers tours & tastings - a must-see for suds lovers!
Beautiful building - amazing history!
Trains still run here, you can ride to Hermann, MO - home of the wine festivals in May & October, but visit any time for a great German small town visit.
290 locals recommend
Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdBeautiful building - amazing history!
Trains still run here, you can ride to Hermann, MO - home of the wine festivals in May & October, but visit any time for a great German small town visit.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hometown boys do it up right - sports bar turned foodie spot with authentic-pizza-oven-hand-made calzones & gazillions of TVs on sports stuff. Pool tables & patios.
10 locals recommend
Maloney's Sports Bar & Grill
7201 W 79th StHometown boys do it up right - sports bar turned foodie spot with authentic-pizza-oven-hand-made calzones & gazillions of TVs on sports stuff. Pool tables & patios.