Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
Jack Stack Barbecue
4747 Wyandotte StMy favorite BBQ place in KC!
Walking Distance to the apartment. Local Vibes. Awesome Coffee!
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Crows Coffee South Plaza
304 E 51st StWalking Distance to the apartment. Local Vibes. Awesome Coffee!
Great food, walking distance to the apartment and a good brunch.
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Nick and Jake's On Main
5031 Main StGreat food, walking distance to the apartment and a good brunch.
Glacé Artisan Ice Cream
4960 Main StYummy Ice Cream, walking distance to the apartment.
One of our favorites! Will have to drive to it in the Waldo neighborhood.
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Betty Rae's Ice Cream
7140 Wornall RdOne of our favorites! Will have to drive to it in the Waldo neighborhood.
Good for brunch, walking distance from the apartment. Does get pretty packed on Sundays.
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5107 Main StGood for brunch, walking distance from the apartment. Does get pretty packed on Sundays.
Started in Missouri and one of my favorite Sandwich shops. Easy, quick and affordable and delicious!
Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe UMKC Campus
5050 Oak StStarted in Missouri and one of my favorite Sandwich shops. Easy, quick and affordable and delicious!
Everything Else
My pick for manis and pedis. Ask for Ben, he is my favorite. They can usually take walk ins however it is best to call ahead.
West Plaza Nails, Salon & Spa
4802 Belleview AveMy pick for manis and pedis. Ask for Ben, he is my favorite. They can usually take walk ins however it is best to call ahead.
Parks & Nature
Very serene and tranquil! Walking trails and butterfly garden.
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Kauffman Legacy Park
East 48 StreetVery serene and tranquil! Walking trails and butterfly garden.
Trail where the old KC trolley used to run. Will take you from the plaza to Brookside neighborhood. About 3 miles.
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Trolley Trail
5131 Brookside BlvdTrail where the old KC trolley used to run. Will take you from the plaza to Brookside neighborhood. About 3 miles.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful gardens, yard with the famous KC giant shuttlecocks. Free to the public. Pack a picnic or play in the Kansas City's big back yard!
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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StBeautiful gardens, yard with the famous KC giant shuttlecocks. Free to the public. Pack a picnic or play in the Kansas City's big back yard!
On the First Friday of every month the galleries are open and the streets come alive with food trucks and vendors. Ideal time is about 5-9 PM. Located in the Crossroads district.
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First Fridays
On the First Friday of every month the galleries are open and the streets come alive with food trucks and vendors. Ideal time is about 5-9 PM. Located in the Crossroads district.
Shopping
Within walking distance. Designed after Seville, Spain one of the first of it's kind designed in the country. Favorite stores to shop from, restaurants and bars to drink and eat and street musicians for entertainment.
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Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdWithin walking distance. Designed after Seville, Spain one of the first of it's kind designed in the country. Favorite stores to shop from, restaurants and bars to drink and eat and street musicians for entertainment.
30 minute drive South of Downtown/Plaza area you will find Downtown Lee's Summit. With it's quint working railroad, bars, restaurants, galleries, wine shops, and boutiques. My clothing boutique is located in Downtown Lees Summit so I am a little bias of this quaint little hidden secret in KC ;)
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Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street
13 SE 3rd St30 minute drive South of Downtown/Plaza area you will find Downtown Lee's Summit. With it's quint working railroad, bars, restaurants, galleries, wine shops, and boutiques. My clothing boutique is located in Downtown Lees Summit so I am a little bias of this quaint little hidden secret in KC ;)
Getting Around
The streetcar starts at Union Station and runs north through downtown looping in the river market area and then back to union station. It is free to the public and a great way to see the city with stops along the way!
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Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdThe streetcar starts at Union Station and runs north through downtown looping in the river market area and then back to union station. It is free to the public and a great way to see the city with stops along the way!