Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
Hi-Boy Drive-in
3424 Blue Ridge CutoffGood food, great prices!
If you prefer to eat in, this is a good stop. We do love our Chili in KC!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dixon's Chili Parlor
9105 E US Hwy 40If you prefer to eat in, this is a good stop. We do love our Chili in KC!
Great Italian food with reasonable prices.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
V's Italiano Ristorante
10819 E US Hwy 40Great Italian food with reasonable prices.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great sports bar! Always has something on the TVs! Also has pool tables, dart boards, friendly bartenders and decent food!
Stumble's Public House
9315 E State Rte 350Great sports bar! Always has something on the TVs! Also has pool tables, dart boards, friendly bartenders and decent food!
Entertainment & Activities
If you're looking for a day of fun, this is a great place!
161 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Worlds of Fun
4545 Worlds of Fun AveIf you're looking for a day of fun, this is a great place!
AMC Independence Commons 20
19200 East 39th St SClose by with 20 theaters.
Lots of GREAT activities for children! Parents are also encouraged to participate...
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kaleidoscope
2500 Grand BlvdLots of GREAT activities for children! Parents are also encouraged to participate...
The Ice Terrace is open all Winter, and in the summer months, it is a great place to cool off in the ground level fountains.
234 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crown Center
2450 Grand BlvdThe Ice Terrace is open all Winter, and in the summer months, it is a great place to cool off in the ground level fountains.
There are all kinds of events booked at the Spring Center ~ everything from Frozen on Ice to Basketball games and all things in between. Check out their website for a Calendar of Events.
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sprint Center
1407 Grand BlvdThere are all kinds of events booked at the Spring Center ~ everything from Frozen on Ice to Basketball games and all things in between. Check out their website for a Calendar of Events.
Everything Else
There is so much to see on the Plaza that you could spend days wandering around. Of course, my favorites are all the lovely fountains usually on year round. Also, close to many other attractions ~ the horse-drawn carriage rides, Nelson Atkins Museum, Winstead's (iconic KC favorite place to eat), shopping, restaurants.....
505 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdThere is so much to see on the Plaza that you could spend days wandering around. Of course, my favorites are all the lovely fountains usually on year round. Also, close to many other attractions ~ the horse-drawn carriage rides, Nelson Atkins Museum, Winstead's (iconic KC favorite place to eat), shopping, restaurants.....
There is always something happening in this area ~ restaurants, Sprint Center, clubs, bowling alley, and the list goes on. Great place to visit!
397 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Power and Light District
There is always something happening in this area ~ restaurants, Sprint Center, clubs, bowling alley, and the list goes on. Great place to visit!
Parks & Nature
Close by the Plaza. This park has always been a great gathering spot for all kinds of people!
Frank A. Theis Park
Close by the Plaza. This park has always been a great gathering spot for all kinds of people!
Kansas City's Zoo is always growing and changing! A great place for a family outing!
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de Kansas City
6800 Zoo DrKansas City's Zoo is always growing and changing! A great place for a family outing!
Arts & Culture
Many beautiful collections and special showings year-round.
674 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo de Arte Nelson-Atkins
4525 Oak StMany beautiful collections and special showings year-round.
A huge part of the KC Metro area history is Harry Truman being a long time resident of Independence.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harry S Truman Library and Museum
500 W US Hwy 24A huge part of the KC Metro area history is Harry Truman being a long time resident of Independence.
Union Station has an outstanding array of permanent displays, plus they usually have some sort of special event ~ e.g. Body Human. Great interactive area for children!
290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing RdUnion Station has an outstanding array of permanent displays, plus they usually have some sort of special event ~ e.g. Body Human. Great interactive area for children!
All genres of music, as well as plays and recitals take place here. Check their website for Calendar of Events.
Music Hall Kansas City
301 W 13th StAll genres of music, as well as plays and recitals take place here. Check their website for Calendar of Events.
Saw Les Miserables for the first time in this new space! Was amazing and I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to see some of the iconic spots in KC, plus catch a show ~ concert, plays, operas, ballet, Cirque de Soleil, etc.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Performing Arts Center station
Saw Les Miserables for the first time in this new space! Was amazing and I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to see some of the iconic spots in KC, plus catch a show ~ concert, plays, operas, ballet, Cirque de Soleil, etc.
This iconic landmark has been brought back to us! All kinds of shows take place here. Check their website for a Calendar of Events.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Folly Theater
300 W 12th StThis iconic landmark has been brought back to us! All kinds of shows take place here. Check their website for a Calendar of Events.
You'll see Broadway musical productions all summer long, all while sitting under the stars! See their website for Calendar of Events!
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Starlight
4600 Starlight RdYou'll see Broadway musical productions all summer long, all while sitting under the stars! See their website for Calendar of Events!
The Museum was actually a home to Col. Robert Long during the Civil War. Kansas City is riddled with Underground Railroad outlets, and this was one of them. There are other history KC displays, as well as some great information on how KC grew. It also feature a wonderful Planetarium!
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kansas City Museum
3218 Gladstone BlvdThe Museum was actually a home to Col. Robert Long during the Civil War. Kansas City is riddled with Underground Railroad outlets, and this was one of them. There are other history KC displays, as well as some great information on how KC grew. It also feature a wonderful Planetarium!
Shopping
There are so many wonderful Malls and unique shopping areas all around this area!
505 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdThere are so many wonderful Malls and unique shopping areas all around this area!