Kansas City
Sightseeing
Less than 4 blocks away from the house, a 7 minute walk or 1 minute drive from Boho Bungalow KC. This is a must see when staying, even just to admire the architecture. 1910, 70 room beaux arts mansion & outbuildings housing exhibits detailing local and regional history. Open Thursday 10AM-8PM, Friday and Saturday 10AM-5PM, and Sunday from 12PM-5PM. Great views of the city from the hill to the west of the museum.
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Kansas City Museum
3218 Gladstone BlvdLess than 4 blocks away from the house, a 7 minute walk or 1 minute drive from Boho Bungalow KC. This is a must see when staying, even just to admire the architecture. 1910, 70 room beaux arts mansion & outbuildings housing exhibits detailing local and regional history. Open Thursday 10AM-8PM, Friday and Saturday 10AM-5PM, and Sunday from 12PM-5PM. Great views of the city from the hill to the west of the museum.
Housed in a 1930's Beaux-Arts style building, an art collection spanning 5,000 years with neoclassical and modern galleries, plus a sculpture garden. Free general admission.
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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StHoused in a 1930's Beaux-Arts style building, an art collection spanning 5,000 years with neoclassical and modern galleries, plus a sculpture garden. Free general admission.
The country's official war memorial and museum dedicated to World War I. The museum focuses on global events from the causes of WWI beore 1914 through the 1918 Paris Peace Conference. The tower and external buildings are designed in the classical Egyptian Revival architecture with limestone. Breathtaking views of the city from the north side of the tower.
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Liberty Memorial
2 Memorial DrThe country's official war memorial and museum dedicated to World War I. The museum focuses on global events from the causes of WWI beore 1914 through the 1918 Paris Peace Conference. The tower and external buildings are designed in the classical Egyptian Revival architecture with limestone. Breathtaking views of the city from the north side of the tower.
Located in the historic district of 18th and Vine. "The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is the world's only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of African-American baseball an its profound impact on the social advancement of America."
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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
1616 E 18th StLocated in the historic district of 18th and Vine. "The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is the world's only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of African-American baseball an its profound impact on the social advancement of America."
Modest museum housing a permanent collection and special exhibitions of challenging contemporary art. Free admission and parking.
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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
4420 Warwick BlvdModest museum housing a permanent collection and special exhibitions of challenging contemporary art. Free admission and parking.
Located in the historical 18th and Vine neighborhood, a museum devoted to jazz music with live performances, educational programs, and interactive exhibits.
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American Jazz Museum
1616 E 18th StLocated in the historical 18th and Vine neighborhood, a museum devoted to jazz music with live performances, educational programs, and interactive exhibits.
From the book cover-adorned parking garage to the film vault in the basement, the Kansas City Public Library's Central location is packed with character and Instagram gold. There is also a coffee shop and full-size chess game on roof.
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The Kansas City Public Library: Central Library
14 W 10th StFrom the book cover-adorned parking garage to the film vault in the basement, the Kansas City Public Library's Central location is packed with character and Instagram gold. There is also a coffee shop and full-size chess game on roof.
Vast collection of everyday objects pulled from a steamboat that sunk on the Missouri River in 1856. Discovered in 1989.
"Displays over 200 tons of general store merchandise recovered from the sunken steamboat Arabia, lost in the Missouri River in 1856."
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Arabia Steamboat Museum
400 Grand BlvdVast collection of everyday objects pulled from a steamboat that sunk on the Missouri River in 1856. Discovered in 1989.
"Displays over 200 tons of general store merchandise recovered from the sunken steamboat Arabia, lost in the Missouri River in 1856."
Neighborhoods
Buy River Market centers on City Market, dating to 1857, where casual global eateries, gourmet grocery stories, and indie boutiques surround pavilions hosting a weekend farmers' market. Nearby, the Arabia Steamboat Museum displays paraphernalia salvaged from a ship that sunk in the Missouri River in the mid-19th century. Broad paths for strolling and biking trace the shoreline in Berkley Riverfront Park.
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River Market
Buy River Market centers on City Market, dating to 1857, where casual global eateries, gourmet grocery stories, and indie boutiques surround pavilions hosting a weekend farmers' market. Nearby, the Arabia Steamboat Museum displays paraphernalia salvaged from a ship that sunk in the Missouri River in the mid-19th century. Broad paths for strolling and biking trace the shoreline in Berkley Riverfront Park.
The buzzing Power & Light District is home to the Sprint Center, drawing big crowds for basketball games and concerts. Nearby, the College Basketball Experience tells the history of the sport through interactive exhibits. Cocktail bars and steakhouses in the area have a party vibe, and there are upscale clubs for late-night dancing and live music. The shopping scene offers chic boutiques for fashion and accessories.
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Power and Light District
The buzzing Power & Light District is home to the Sprint Center, drawing big crowds for basketball games and concerts. Nearby, the College Basketball Experience tells the history of the sport through interactive exhibits. Cocktail bars and steakhouses in the area have a party vibe, and there are upscale clubs for late-night dancing and live music. The shopping scene offers chic boutiques for fashion and accessories.
Designed in Moorish Revival style echoing the architecture of Seville, Spain, this ritzy marketplace features an outdoor plaza adorned with romantic European fountains and sculptures, plus designer shops and great restaurants.
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Country Club Plaza
Designed in Moorish Revival style echoing the architecture of Seville, Spain, this ritzy marketplace features an outdoor plaza adorned with romantic European fountains and sculptures, plus designer shops and great restaurants.
Westport is a historic neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Originally an independent town, it was annexed by Kansas City in 1897. Today, it is one of Kansas City's main entertainment districts.
Remnants of Westport’s 19th-century charm color the neighborhood with historic buildings, old-style lampposts and tree-lined boulevards that almost beg for a long walk. Luckily, history buffs will find a walking trail with placards that recount the area’s storied history.
Plug into KC’s live music scene with rousing acts at Riot Room, a local haven for finding that next great sound. Meanwhile, The Westport Saloon features music acts of a different tune, including roots, blues, rockabilly and more. Or hit the patio at Westport Ale House for craft beers and live sports watching.
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Old Westport
Westport is a historic neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Originally an independent town, it was annexed by Kansas City in 1897. Today, it is one of Kansas City's main entertainment districts.
Remnants of Westport’s 19th-century charm color the neighborhood with historic buildings, old-style lampposts and tree-lined boulevards that almost beg for a long walk. Luckily, history buffs will find a walking trail with placards that recount the area’s storied history.
Plug into KC’s live music scene with rousing acts at Riot Room, a local haven for finding that next great sound. Meanwhile, The Westport Saloon features music acts of a different tune, including roots, blues, rockabilly and more. Or hit the patio at Westport Ale House for craft beers and live sports watching.
The Crossroads Arts District is a diverse, mixed-use community full of galleries, restaurants, locally-focused retail, technology, and design firms. Located at the intersection of some of Kansas City’s most traveled thoroughfares, the Crossroads is also at the intersection of the region’s creative spirit. First Friday art walk hosted here monthly.
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Crossroads
The Crossroads Arts District is a diverse, mixed-use community full of galleries, restaurants, locally-focused retail, technology, and design firms. Located at the intersection of some of Kansas City’s most traveled thoroughfares, the Crossroads is also at the intersection of the region’s creative spirit. First Friday art walk hosted here monthly.
Evolving West Bottoms is a quiet area that comes alive once a month, when antiques and vintage goods markets open in old warehouses for the First Weekends event, which also includes food trucks and live music. Some stores open on other weekends, or by appointment, while eclectic contemporary art galleries in the district show their works daily. Nearby brewpubs, wine bars and steakhouses have an industrial-chic vibe.
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West Bottoms
Evolving West Bottoms is a quiet area that comes alive once a month, when antiques and vintage goods markets open in old warehouses for the First Weekends event, which also includes food trucks and live music. Some stores open on other weekends, or by appointment, while eclectic contemporary art galleries in the district show their works daily. Nearby brewpubs, wine bars and steakhouses have an industrial-chic vibe.
Buzzing 18th & Vine is the city’s jazz district. It's known for music clubs and the American Jazz Museum, which hosts concerts and displays artifacts like a Louis Armstrong trumpet. In the same building, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum has 19th-century memorabilia and a gift shop selling rare and autographed items. Popular, no-frills BBQ joints include the iconic Arthur Bryant's BBQ restaurant, dating to the 1920s.
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18th And Vine And Downtown East
Buzzing 18th & Vine is the city’s jazz district. It's known for music clubs and the American Jazz Museum, which hosts concerts and displays artifacts like a Louis Armstrong trumpet. In the same building, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum has 19th-century memorabilia and a gift shop selling rare and autographed items. Popular, no-frills BBQ joints include the iconic Arthur Bryant's BBQ restaurant, dating to the 1920s.
City/town information
Massachusetts Street is home to many shops, restaurants and a brewery. College town, great for a little day trip from Kansas City. 45 minute drive.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts Street is home to many shops, restaurants and a brewery. College town, great for a little day trip from Kansas City. 45 minute drive.
Coffee
PH Coffee
2200 Lexington AveLocal, a few minutes from the Airbnb.
Quay Coffee
412 Delaware StRiver Market
A coffee shop in the heart of the Garment District, Vested Coffee is established in history and devoted to good coffee in Kansas City.
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Vested Coffee
310 W 8th StA coffee shop in the heart of the Garment District, Vested Coffee is established in history and devoted to good coffee in Kansas City.
Coffee Shop in historic Pendleton Heights Neighborhood in Kansas City MO. Splitlog Coffee Co. Cultivates extraordinary and easy coffee experiences by serving specialty coffee, and exceptional service.
Splitlog Coffee Co. Pendleton Heights Coffee Shop
546 Olive StCoffee Shop in historic Pendleton Heights Neighborhood in Kansas City MO. Splitlog Coffee Co. Cultivates extraordinary and easy coffee experiences by serving specialty coffee, and exceptional service.
Kansas City BBQ
Q39 - Midtown
1000 W 39th StBarbecue in Westport, one of the best
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveBest BBQ in KC
Slap's BBQ
553 Central AveTop BBQ in KC
Longtime restaurant doling out slow-smoked, Kansas City-style BBQ classics in a down-home setting.
Rosedale Barbeque
600 Southwest BlvdLongtime restaurant doling out slow-smoked, Kansas City-style BBQ classics in a down-home setting.
Old-school spot for traditional barbecue & sides offered in a no-frills dining room.
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LC's Bar-B-Q
5800 Blue PkwyOld-school spot for traditional barbecue & sides offered in a no-frills dining room.
BBQ & Southern eats with a modern twist in a big space with a retro vibe & beer garden with games. For those that may want other options besides BBQ.
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Char Bar
4050 Pennsylvania AveBBQ & Southern eats with a modern twist in a big space with a retro vibe & beer garden with games. For those that may want other options besides BBQ.
Celebrated spot for smoked meats served with Wonder bread & fries in plain self-service digs.
It is in the neighborhood and belongs on the list because they've been around forever.
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Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
1727 Brooklyn AveCelebrated spot for smoked meats served with Wonder bread & fries in plain self-service digs.
It is in the neighborhood and belongs on the list because they've been around forever.
A Kansas City staple since 1946 has served its award winning Barbecue sauces and rubs to millions of patrons! Best BBQ Sauce in KC!
In the neighborhood and a staple even if not my personal favorite.
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Gates Bar-B-Q
3205 Main StA Kansas City staple since 1946 has served its award winning Barbecue sauces and rubs to millions of patrons! Best BBQ Sauce in KC!
In the neighborhood and a staple even if not my personal favorite.
Bustling, local Kansas City chain known for its vast barbecue menu including steak, seafood & more.
The fine dining of KC BBQ.
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Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
101 W 22nd StBustling, local Kansas City chain known for its vast barbecue menu including steak, seafood & more.
The fine dining of KC BBQ.
Fine Dining
A stylish locale offering seasonal Mediterranean plates plus beer, wine & cocktails.
My favorite restaurant in the city.
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The Antler Room
2506 Holmes StA stylish locale offering seasonal Mediterranean plates plus beer, wine & cocktails.
My favorite restaurant in the city.
Rustic Italian dishes by a James Beard award-winning chef in a casual setting with warm interiors.
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Farina
1901 Baltimore AvenueRustic Italian dishes by a James Beard award-winning chef in a casual setting with warm interiors.
There's an old-school vibe at this vibrant steakhouse classic, featuring cocktails & nightly jazz.
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Majestic
931 Broadway BlvdThere's an old-school vibe at this vibrant steakhouse classic, featuring cocktails & nightly jazz.
Sleek restaurant offering elegant New American fare & tasting menus, plus nightly live music.
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Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room
1830 Walnut StSleek restaurant offering elegant New American fare & tasting menus, plus nightly live music.
Cozy New American offering inventive dishes made from seasonal ingredients, plus classic cocktails.
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Novel
1927 McGee StCozy New American offering inventive dishes made from seasonal ingredients, plus classic cocktails.
Unpretentious eatery for elevated French dining in cozy quarters with a sometimes-serenading chef.
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Le Fou Frog
400 E 5th StUnpretentious eatery for elevated French dining in cozy quarters with a sometimes-serenading chef.
Posh classic with high ceilings & a mahogany bar pairs prime steaks & seafood with a vast wine list.
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Pierpont's at Union Station
30 West Pershing RoadPosh classic with high ceilings & a mahogany bar pairs prime steaks & seafood with a vast wine list.
Mid-Range Restaurants
Creative American comfort food & craft beers delivered in bustling, stylish digs.
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Beer Kitchen
435 Westport RdCreative American comfort food & craft beers delivered in bustling, stylish digs.
Several varieties of ramen plus salads, steamed buns & cocktails served in a cool, modern space.
Komatsu Ramen
3951 Broadway BlvdSeveral varieties of ramen plus salads, steamed buns & cocktails served in a cool, modern space.
Neapolitan-style wood-fired pies pair with craft cocktails & beers on tap in a hip, casual space.
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Il Lazzarone Pizza
412 Delaware StNeapolitan-style wood-fired pies pair with craft cocktails & beers on tap in a hip, casual space.
A casual spot for high-quality Mexican seafood, including chef's dinners, in a colorful space.
Jarocho Authentic Mexican Seafood
719 Kansas AveA casual spot for high-quality Mexican seafood, including chef's dinners, in a colorful space.
A menu featuring traditional Thai dishes & cocktails in a contemporary setting with Asian decor.
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Waldo Thai
8431 Wornall RoadA menu featuring traditional Thai dishes & cocktails in a contemporary setting with Asian decor.
Country-chic eatery in a 1907 building with a terrace plating rustic meals & BBQ dishes.
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Fox and Pearl
2143 Summit StCountry-chic eatery in a 1907 building with a terrace plating rustic meals & BBQ dishes.
Austrian-German cooking & European beer in the historic dark-wood-&-brick Freight House space.
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Grünauer
101 W 22nd StAustrian-German cooking & European beer in the historic dark-wood-&-brick Freight House space.
Well-known spot for inventive Mediterranean tapas in lively, festive digs with a streetside patio.
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Extra Virgin
1900 Main StWell-known spot for inventive Mediterranean tapas in lively, festive digs with a streetside patio.
Vibrant, colorful venue pairs Spanish tapas with wine, with sidewalk seating & happy-hour deals.
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La Bodega
703 Southwest BlvdVibrant, colorful venue pairs Spanish tapas with wine, with sidewalk seating & happy-hour deals.
Farm-to-table American fare served in a modern bistro setting with a spacious, loungey patio.
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Rye Plaza
4646 Mill Creek PkwyFarm-to-table American fare served in a modern bistro setting with a spacious, loungey patio.
A Turkish and Near Eastern inspired restaurant with a local take on classic small plates.
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Clay & Fire
815 W 17 StA Turkish and Near Eastern inspired restaurant with a local take on classic small plates.
Long-running Ethiopian spot for traditional fare with gluten-free & vegan options, plus a patio.
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Blue Nile Cafe
20 E 5th StLong-running Ethiopian spot for traditional fare with gluten-free & vegan options, plus a patio.