Katie’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
The Plaza is a beautiful outdoor shopping and dining area with lots of things to do, or just window shop and walk around KC!
114 locals recommend
Plaza Area
The Plaza is a beautiful outdoor shopping and dining area with lots of things to do, or just window shop and walk around KC!
Food scene
This is hands down my favorite BBQ in KC. Try the Mr. Burns sandwich and/or the burnt ends appetizer... you will not be disappointed!
257 locals recommend
Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StThis is hands down my favorite BBQ in KC. Try the Mr. Burns sandwich and/or the burnt ends appetizer... you will not be disappointed!
Best margaritas ever! Great atmosphere. This is my favorite place for Mexican food in KC!
13 locals recommend
Ponak's Mexican Kitchen & Bar
2856 Southwest BlvdBest margaritas ever! Great atmosphere. This is my favorite place for Mexican food in KC!
Snooze an A.M. Eatery
4144 Broadway BlvdAbsolute must for brunch - get a pancake for the table!
Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
1727 Brooklyn AveMy second favorite BBQ spot - food is fantastic.
Brookside Barrio
6227 Brookside PlazaGreat atmosphere and great food! Another favorite for Mexican.
Really good food and drinks, great atmosphere. They also have brunch!
19 locals recommend
Red Door Woodfired Grill
6324 Brookside PlazaReally good food and drinks, great atmosphere. They also have brunch!
Blue Koi
10581 Mission RdBlue Sushi Sake Grill
4705 Rainbow BlvdSushi
Andy's Frozen Custard
1200 Westport RdBest frozen custard ever
Sightseeing
Beautiful art inside and great people watching at the park outside!
674 locals recommend
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StBeautiful art inside and great people watching at the park outside!
The only WWI museum in the US - also great views of the city.
400 locals recommend
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial DrThe only WWI museum in the US - also great views of the city.
Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdCrown Center
2450 Grand BlvdNight Life
Power and Light District
Food and bars with fun night life!
Midtown - Westport
Lots of fun bars and restaurants in this area!
Waldo Restaurants We Love
Restaurants within minutes of the house that are some of our faves!!
Waldo Pizza
7433 Broadway StClose and great pizza! One of the best in KC!
Amazing happy hour, never had a bad food item here! Cool vibe and atmosphere
27 locals recommend
Summit Grill
520 W 75th StAmazing happy hour, never had a bad food item here! Cool vibe and atmosphere
Amazing thai food super close. Make sure you ask for non spicy unless you can take the heat!
12 locals recommend
Waldo Thai
8431 Wornall RoadAmazing thai food super close. Make sure you ask for non spicy unless you can take the heat!
Your typical neighborhood bar with rooftop and fun atmosphere!
27 locals recommend
The Well Bar - Grill and Rooftop
7421 BroadwayYour typical neighborhood bar with rooftop and fun atmosphere!
Kansas City Bier Company
310 W 79th StGet a burger and a gyro and split them with whoever you're with - they're both that good! There is only outdoor seating here so plan accordingly - neighborhood take out joint.
Maxs Burgers and Gyros
8240 Wornall RoadGet a burger and a gyro and split them with whoever you're with - they're both that good! There is only outdoor seating here so plan accordingly - neighborhood take out joint.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
10157 Wornall RdWestport Restaurants We Love
Room 39
1719 W 39th StAmazing brunch and cocktails
The Pressed Penny Tavern
1511 Westport RdDelicious brunch & cocktails
Denver Biscuit Company - Kansas City
4144 Pennsylvania AvenueGreat breakfast/lunch!
Meshuggah Bagels
1208 W 39th StCafé Corazón
1721 Westport RdCoffee!
Beer Kitchen
435 Westport RdGreat food and atmosphere
Mickey's Hideaway
4057 Pennsylvania AveCupini's
1809 Westport RdAmazing italian!
Westport Flea Market
817 Westport RdGreat burgers!
For Kids
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
2475 Grand BlvdKaleidoscope
2500 Grand BlvdScience City
30 W Pershing RdAt Union Station - fun for the whole family!
SEA LIFE Kansas City
2475 Grand BlvdGreat way to spend a rainy day!