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Great place to take a stroll or get in a run. You can go for miles with quick access from the house.
15 locals recommend
Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail
Harry Wiggins Trolley Track TrailGreat place to take a stroll or get in a run. You can go for miles with quick access from the house.
Food Scene
Open since 1945 and smells like grandma's kitchen (if your grandmas rock like mine :-) ). Need I say more. Famous for their cinnamon rolls. They also have great breakfast sandwiches.
27 locals recommend
McLain's Bakery
201 E Gregory BlvdOpen since 1945 and smells like grandma's kitchen (if your grandmas rock like mine :-) ). Need I say more. Famous for their cinnamon rolls. They also have great breakfast sandwiches.
Aixois
251 E 55th StPerfect all hours of the day. Great patio, coffee and french fair.
One of my favorite brunch spots. What to have:
Brunch: Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
Dinner: Mushroom Ravioli
28 locals recommend
The Classic Cup Cafe
301 W 47th StOne of my favorite brunch spots. What to have:
Brunch: Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
Dinner: Mushroom Ravioli
OMG! Favorite Italian spot in town. Small but inviting. The bartender (Missy?) is also amazingly fun.
What to have;
Italian Sausage and artichoke Soup and the Fettuccine with Meatballs
20 locals recommend
Ragazza Food & Wine
4301 Main StOMG! Favorite Italian spot in town. Small but inviting. The bartender (Missy?) is also amazingly fun.
What to have;
Italian Sausage and artichoke Soup and the Fettuccine with Meatballs
Another great brunch spot that doubles as an excellent evening option.
What to have;
DRINKS! I love the Razzle Dazzle
Drunken Doughnuts
Biscuits & Country Gravy
Brunch Enchiladas
85 locals recommend
Beer Kitchen
435 Westport RdAnother great brunch spot that doubles as an excellent evening option.
What to have;
DRINKS! I love the Razzle Dazzle
Drunken Doughnuts
Biscuits & Country Gravy
Brunch Enchiladas
Gram & Dun
600 Ward PkwyTop ranked outdoor spaces in the country!
Off the beaten path, take 3rd street from the River Market to this butcher shop/food truck in the east bottoms. You can pick up locally sourced meats and pre-made treats to cook back at the house.
15 locals recommend
Local Pig
20 East 5th StreetOff the beaten path, take 3rd street from the River Market to this butcher shop/food truck in the east bottoms. You can pick up locally sourced meats and pre-made treats to cook back at the house.
You are in KC...you better eat here!
Get the carolina joe and seasoned french fries.
344 locals recommend
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveYou are in KC...you better eat here!
Get the carolina joe and seasoned french fries.
Char Bar
4050 Pennsylvania AveBBQ and Craft beers. Both are the focus of this local spot.
Vietnam Cafe
522 Campbell StGet here early for some delicious pho! It's tiny but so worth it.
River Market
All kinds of fun
Gourmet Snow cones and root beer floats! My favorite is the Pineapple Serrano Pepper snow cone.
6 locals recommend
Little Freshie
811 W 17 StGourmet Snow cones and root beer floats! My favorite is the Pineapple Serrano Pepper snow cone.
The Westside Local
1663 Summit StGreat spot! Everything is good!
The Roasterie Cafe
1204 W 27th StOriginal cafe for this local coffee roasterie.
Waldo Pizza
7433 Broadway StI recommend the local pig pizza
Nara
1617 Main StGreat sushi!
Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop
2030 Central StWhat to have; Rainbow peanut noodles
La Bodega
703 Southwest BlvdSpanish tapas, great happy hour
Trezo Mare Restaurant & Lounge
4105 N Mulberry DrItalian in the Briarcliff area
Burg & Barrel Overland Park
7042 W 76th StSome of the best burgers in town
Mexican food is everywhere in KC. It is hard to pick a bad one but this is a favorite spot of mine. Share the Texas cheese dip and roasted chicken.
24 locals recommend
Taco Republic
500 County Line RdMexican food is everywhere in KC. It is hard to pick a bad one but this is a favorite spot of mine. Share the Texas cheese dip and roasted chicken.
Outdoor patio and neat Italian grocery. What to have; TAGLIATELLA ALLA BOLOGNESE
18 locals recommend
Bella Napoli
6229 Brookside BlvdOutdoor patio and neat Italian grocery. What to have; TAGLIATELLA ALLA BOLOGNESE
Pirate's Bone
Great coffee (They roast their own beans!) and a small selection of souvenirs.
Avenues Bistro
3102 W 63rd StGreat Brunch! Make reservations!
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent selection of craft beers on tap and to-go. Dog friendly patio perfect for watching the afternoon slip into evening.
32 locals recommend
Bier Station
120 E Gregory BlvdExcellent selection of craft beers on tap and to-go. Dog friendly patio perfect for watching the afternoon slip into evening.
Manifesto - An Original SPEAKEASY is located in the basement. Reservations are recommended.
40 locals recommend
The Rieger
1924 Main StManifesto - An Original SPEAKEASY is located in the basement. Reservations are recommended.
Kansas City Bier Company
310 W 79th StGreat Local beer with bier garden
O'Malley's Pub is located underground in cellars that were once used for aging beer. Enjoy their local beers and live music.
Weston Brewing Co
500 Welt StO'Malley's Pub is located underground in cellars that were once used for aging beer. Enjoy their local beers and live music.
Power and Light District
Lively Entertainment District
Arts & Culture
Take a nice stroll through the rose garden or down by the pond. This is one of Mabel's favorite places to run.
213 locals recommend
Jacob L. Loose Park
5200 Wornall RdTake a nice stroll through the rose garden or down by the pond. This is one of Mabel's favorite places to run.
Kauffman Stadium
1 Royal WayLet's go Royals! Get out there and support our boys in blue!
4800 Rockhill Rd
4800 Rockhill RoadBeautiful Photo op
Sprint Center
1407 Grand BlvdConcert venue
Crossroads
Art galleries, restaurants, etc
Great place to hang out. The lawn plays host to a variety of events during the year.
Admission is FREE!
674 locals recommend
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StGreat place to hang out. The lawn plays host to a variety of events during the year.
Admission is FREE!
Sightseeing
The city of fountains will not disappoint you. Photo Op!
10 locals recommend
J C Nichols Memorial Fountain
47th Mill Creek PkwyThe city of fountains will not disappoint you. Photo Op!
One of a kind museum of a steamboat and it's well preserved contents that sank in the mighty Mo back in the 1800's.
80 locals recommend
Arabia Steamboat Museum
400 Grand BlvdOne of a kind museum of a steamboat and it's well preserved contents that sank in the mighty Mo back in the 1800's.
This 1914 train station is a must see. Go inside for a self-guided tour of the station and it's rehab back to greatness. Have a drink or grab a bite at Pierpont's. Their bar is beautiful!
58 locals recommend
Union Station
This 1914 train station is a must see. Go inside for a self-guided tour of the station and it's rehab back to greatness. Have a drink or grab a bite at Pierpont's. Their bar is beautiful!
Another one of a kind KC treasure. My favorite museum in the city.
400 locals recommend
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial DrAnother one of a kind KC treasure. My favorite museum in the city.
"First Fridays" (The entire weekend following the first friday of each month.) Wander through cute antique stores situated in really cool old warehouses. The Painted Sofa is my favorite.
79 locals recommend
West Bottoms
"First Fridays" (The entire weekend following the first friday of each month.) Wander through cute antique stores situated in really cool old warehouses. The Painted Sofa is my favorite.
Brewery Tours! Check out the taproom which is open everyday while they are having tours.
174 locals recommend
Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdBrewery Tours! Check out the taproom which is open everyday while they are having tours.
Green Dirt Farm Creamery
1099 Welt StFarm that hosts cheese appreciation events, dinners and farm tours.
Built in 1900, the estate now hosts winery and event space. Wine tastings are available in the main level bar.
11 locals recommend
Belvoir Winery and Inn
1325 Odd Fellows RdBuilt in 1900, the estate now hosts winery and event space. Wine tastings are available in the main level bar.
Essentials
Cosentino's Market
10 E 13th StWithin walking distance from the house.
Brookside Wine & Spirits
600 E 63rd StRefreshments...Close to the house! ;-)
Shopping
Zona Rosa
7210 NW 86th TerraceStores and restaurants
Planters Seed & Spice Co
513 Walnut StAmazing selection of spices, coffee, nuts, etc.