Kansas City's Best
Shopping
Best places to shop in Kansas City
Town Center Plaza & Crossing
5000 W 119th StOne of Kansas City's original shopping centers, opened in 1923. Explore lots of great shopping and if you get hungry there are lots of great restaurants to accomodate.
505 locals recommend
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdOne of Kansas City's original shopping centers, opened in 1923. Explore lots of great shopping and if you get hungry there are lots of great restaurants to accomodate.
Zona Rosa
7210 NW 86th TerraceLegends Outlets Kansas City
1843 Village West PkwyOak Park Mall
11149 W 95th StSports!
Home of the Kansas City Royals. Check out a baseball game while you are in town!
222 locals recommend
Kauffman Stadium
1 Royal WayHome of the Kansas City Royals. Check out a baseball game while you are in town!
Home of the Kansas City Chiefs. Check out one of the loudest stadiums around and get ready for a great football game!
188 locals recommend
Arrowhead Stadium
1 Arrowhead DrHome of the Kansas City Chiefs. Check out one of the loudest stadiums around and get ready for a great football game!
Watch a soccer game from the Couldron at Children's Mercy Park!
66 locals recommend
Children's Mercy Park
1 Sporting WayWatch a soccer game from the Couldron at Children's Mercy Park!
Kansas Speedway
400 Speedway BlvdCheck out a NASCAR race at the Kansas Speedway!
Entertainment
Power and Light district is located in the heart of down town Kansas City and offers a variety of things to do. T-mobile Center hosts big concerts, sporting events, and more. Midland Theater hosts concerts, comedy shows, and lots of other events. Plenty of restaurants and bars to stop at before or after your event, or go just for those!
397 locals recommend
Power and Light District
Power and Light district is located in the heart of down town Kansas City and offers a variety of things to do. T-mobile Center hosts big concerts, sporting events, and more. Midland Theater hosts concerts, comedy shows, and lots of other events. Plenty of restaurants and bars to stop at before or after your event, or go just for those!
Worlds of Fun & Oceans of Fun offers entertainment for all. The two parks are connected with Worlds of Fun being a rollercoaster park and Oceans of Fun being a water park. There is something for everyone!
161 locals recommend
Worlds of Fun
4545 Worlds of Fun AveWorlds of Fun & Oceans of Fun offers entertainment for all. The two parks are connected with Worlds of Fun being a rollercoaster park and Oceans of Fun being a water park. There is something for everyone!
Starlight is a great outdoor venue that hosts outdoor concerts and plays.
73 locals recommend
Starlight Theatre
4600 Starlight RdStarlight is a great outdoor venue that hosts outdoor concerts and plays.
Play some nostalgic arcade games with friends and drink some cocktails and beers.
97 locals recommend
Up Down
101 Southwest BlvdPlay some nostalgic arcade games with friends and drink some cocktails and beers.
If you want to watch hockey, this is your spot! Has a GREAT black margarita. Be careful, it is potent!
16 locals recommend
The Blue Line
529 Walnut StIf you want to watch hockey, this is your spot! Has a GREAT black margarita. Be careful, it is potent!
Neighborhoods
Crossroads is the heart of Kansas City's local artists. Stopping by the Crossroads during a First Fridays is a MUST. Local galleries open their doors to all and it is like one big block party. Plenty of restaurants and food trucks to grab a quick bite as you explore. If you don't make it down for a First Fridays, Crossroads is still worth a trip. Check out galleries, shop at local boutiques, and dine at some of the best restaurants in Kansas City.
158 locals recommend
Crossroads
Crossroads is the heart of Kansas City's local artists. Stopping by the Crossroads during a First Fridays is a MUST. Local galleries open their doors to all and it is like one big block party. Plenty of restaurants and food trucks to grab a quick bite as you explore. If you don't make it down for a First Fridays, Crossroads is still worth a trip. Check out galleries, shop at local boutiques, and dine at some of the best restaurants in Kansas City.
The Historic West bottoms dates back to the 1860's when it was the Midwestern hub to the Livestock Exchange. Over the years the neighborhood has transformed from the heart of the cattle exchange to an eclectic mixture of different entertainment. Stop by the West Bottoms during the first weekend of every month to check out the warehouses filled with antiques. These warehouses are home to some of the most unique treasures you can find! West Bottoms also hosts the annual Boulevardia Beerfest, car shows, and so much more. In the fall months, some warehouses transform into some of the scariest haunted houses around.
79 locals recommend
West Bottoms
The Historic West bottoms dates back to the 1860's when it was the Midwestern hub to the Livestock Exchange. Over the years the neighborhood has transformed from the heart of the cattle exchange to an eclectic mixture of different entertainment. Stop by the West Bottoms during the first weekend of every month to check out the warehouses filled with antiques. These warehouses are home to some of the most unique treasures you can find! West Bottoms also hosts the annual Boulevardia Beerfest, car shows, and so much more. In the fall months, some warehouses transform into some of the scariest haunted houses around.
Family Fun
Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo DrDeanna Rose Children's Farmstead
13800 Switzer RdLouisburg Cider Mill
14730 KS-68Union Station
Crown Center
2450 Grand BlvdCrown Center offers shopping, eats, and Lego World for kids!
SEA LIFE Kansas City
2475 Grand BlvdMuseums
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StA beautiful, newly renovated museum, showcases Kansas City's rich history. This is a MUST visit. Also check out their Facebook page for free events the museum hosts.
32 locals recommend
Kansas City Museum
3218 Gladstone BlvdA beautiful, newly renovated museum, showcases Kansas City's rich history. This is a MUST visit. Also check out their Facebook page for free events the museum hosts.
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial DrNegro Leagues Baseball Museum
1616 E 18th StAmerican Jazz Museum
1616 E 18th StCocktails
Great local distillery with delicious cocktails and small bites. Located in Crossroads district with lots of other entertainment to jump around to and see.
45 locals recommend
Tom's Town Distilling Co.
1701 Main StGreat local distillery with delicious cocktails and small bites. Located in Crossroads district with lots of other entertainment to jump around to and see.
Located in the historic East Bottoms. Rieger distillery has LOTS to do. Schedule a tour, get reservations at their exclusive Hey Hey Club!, or spend time in their outdoor Electric Park Garden. Located right next to Knuckleheads Saloon so you might get a chance to catch some live music during your visit.
18 locals recommend
J. Rieger & Co.
2700 Guinotte AveLocated in the historic East Bottoms. Rieger distillery has LOTS to do. Schedule a tour, get reservations at their exclusive Hey Hey Club!, or spend time in their outdoor Electric Park Garden. Located right next to Knuckleheads Saloon so you might get a chance to catch some live music during your visit.
My favorite cocktail lounge in Kansas City. This is a true speak easy. No reservations, you can only come in when the light is green, otherwise you wait on the other side of the door. Cash only location but they do offer an ATM inside.
19 locals recommend
Swordfish Tom's
210 W 19 TerraceMy favorite cocktail lounge in Kansas City. This is a true speak easy. No reservations, you can only come in when the light is green, otherwise you wait on the other side of the door. Cash only location but they do offer an ATM inside.
One of Kansas City's first high-end cocktail lounges. Not only are the drinks amazing but the decor is amazing! You will also notice a unique scent that was developed just for this lounge and smells delicious.
37 locals recommend
The Monarch Bar
4808 Roanoke PkwyOne of Kansas City's first high-end cocktail lounges. Not only are the drinks amazing but the decor is amazing! You will also notice a unique scent that was developed just for this lounge and smells delicious.
The Mercury Room Bar
1800 Walnut Street
Verdigris Bar
5245 West 116th PlaceOwed by the same folks as Swordfish Tom's, this speak easy style cocktail lounge offers a great cocktail menu. Just remember, no food and cash only!
Drastic Measures
5817 Nieman RoadOwed by the same folks as Swordfish Tom's, this speak easy style cocktail lounge offers a great cocktail menu. Just remember, no food and cash only!
Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand BlvdGreat cocktails and live jazz music
The Ship
1221 Union AveCatch some live music and drinks! Expect a crowd.
Ça Va
4149 Pennsylvania AveJulep
4141 Pennsylvania Ave