Chelsea & Jasmine's Guidebook to KC
City/town information
Welcome to Kansas City! We hope you enjoy visiting as much as we love living here. This guidebook has just some of the highlights but we're happy to provide specific recommendations as well. There is always something fun to do, from sporting events to art shows, and amazing restaurants to try.
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Kansas City
Welcome to Kansas City! We hope you enjoy visiting as much as we love living here. This guidebook has just some of the highlights but we're happy to provide specific recommendations as well. There is always something fun to do, from sporting events to art shows, and amazing restaurants to try.
Neighborhoods
Just south of the Missouri River is River Market which has the region's largest farmers market, The City Market, every Saturday & Sunday. Coffee shops, antique stores, and local restaurants make this the perfect area to roam.
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River Market
Just south of the Missouri River is River Market which has the region's largest farmers market, The City Market, every Saturday & Sunday. Coffee shops, antique stores, and local restaurants make this the perfect area to roam.
KC's downtown is bustling with plenty to do and was voted one of America's 10 Best Downtowns by Forbes. Enjoy a night out at Power & Light, see a concert at the T-Mobile Center, or dine at one of the many restaurants.
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Downtown Kansas City
KC's downtown is bustling with plenty to do and was voted one of America's 10 Best Downtowns by Forbes. Enjoy a night out at Power & Light, see a concert at the T-Mobile Center, or dine at one of the many restaurants.
Art, breweries, speakeasies and more can be found in this neighborhood! Party in the streets during First Fridays, one of the nation's largest free art crawls. Take in a show at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Taste local beers while micro-brewery hopping.
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Crossroads
Art, breweries, speakeasies and more can be found in this neighborhood! Party in the streets during First Fridays, one of the nation's largest free art crawls. Take in a show at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Taste local beers while micro-brewery hopping.
This family-friendly neighborhood could fill up an entire weekend! Enjoy family activities such as Legoland, Science City and the aquarium, learn about WWI at the National WWI Museum, and shop until you drop.
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Crown Center
2450 Grand BlvdThis family-friendly neighborhood could fill up an entire weekend! Enjoy family activities such as Legoland, Science City and the aquarium, learn about WWI at the National WWI Museum, and shop until you drop.
A thrifter's paradise! This industrial neighborhood is now full of antique sellers and boutique stores. First Weekends are when most antique sellers open their doors; however, some are open every weekend. Our personal favorite home store is The Painted Sofa. There are also delicious restaurants and waterholes to grab amazing cocktails. During fall, you can also find the spookiest haunted houses in town.
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West Bottoms
A thrifter's paradise! This industrial neighborhood is now full of antique sellers and boutique stores. First Weekends are when most antique sellers open their doors; however, some are open every weekend. Our personal favorite home store is The Painted Sofa. There are also delicious restaurants and waterholes to grab amazing cocktails. During fall, you can also find the spookiest haunted houses in town.
Check out some of the amazing parks, restaurants, and breweries. Downtown North Kansas City has many places to see, such as Cinder Block Brewery for a beer on the patio or Chicken and Pickle to play a round of pickleball. The casinos are also nearby.
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North Kansas City
Check out some of the amazing parks, restaurants, and breweries. Downtown North Kansas City has many places to see, such as Cinder Block Brewery for a beer on the patio or Chicken and Pickle to play a round of pickleball. The casinos are also nearby.
The Plaza is known for it's shopping, fountains, and restaurants. These 15 blocks of Spanish-inspired architecture are beautifully lit around the holidays.
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Country Club Plaza
The Plaza is known for it's shopping, fountains, and restaurants. These 15 blocks of Spanish-inspired architecture are beautifully lit around the holidays.
Food scene
Only a 5 minute walk from the house! It's a perfect spot to grab a coffee before heading out for the day.
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PH Coffee
2200 Lexington AveOnly a 5 minute walk from the house! It's a perfect spot to grab a coffee before heading out for the day.
Enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner on the Plaza with Gram & Dun's comfort food with creative drink pairings. Reservations are recommended. Grab a patio table for some people watching.
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Gram & Dun
600 Ward PkwyEnjoy brunch, lunch or dinner on the Plaza with Gram & Dun's comfort food with creative drink pairings. Reservations are recommended. Grab a patio table for some people watching.
Check out KC's history distillery which offers daily tours and tasting. The best part? There's a slide and 3 unique bars/restaurants on site.
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J. Rieger & Co.
2700 Guinotte AveCheck out KC's history distillery which offers daily tours and tasting. The best part? There's a slide and 3 unique bars/restaurants on site.
Want to get in some activity but also grab a beer and some chicken? Look no further! You can play pickle ball or outdoor games with friends at this chef-driven chicken restaurant/entertainment venue.
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Chicken N Pickle - Kansas City
1761 Burlington StWant to get in some activity but also grab a beer and some chicken? Look no further! You can play pickle ball or outdoor games with friends at this chef-driven chicken restaurant/entertainment venue.
This "sunken treasure" is the perfect spot to grab a drink and enjoy live music with a speakeasy vibe. They also have a full restaurant.
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The Ship
1221 Union AveThis "sunken treasure" is the perfect spot to grab a drink and enjoy live music with a speakeasy vibe. They also have a full restaurant.
Looking to please a variety of tastes? Parlor has seven food hall style dining options.
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Parlor
1707 Locust StLooking to please a variety of tastes? Parlor has seven food hall style dining options.
Whether grabbing brunch, lunch, or dinner, The Farmhouse serves delicious farm-to-table comfort food.
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The Farmhouse
300 Delaware StWhether grabbing brunch, lunch, or dinner, The Farmhouse serves delicious farm-to-table comfort food.
The. Best. Ice. Cream. From traditional options such as chocolate brownie to the more adventurous flavors such as goat cheese, apricots, and candied walnuts. It may sound weird but trust us... it's amazing. Local Tip: Ask to split a big scoop into two flavors and get the waffle cone.
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Betty Rae's Ice Cream
7140 Wornall RdThe. Best. Ice. Cream. From traditional options such as chocolate brownie to the more adventurous flavors such as goat cheese, apricots, and candied walnuts. It may sound weird but trust us... it's amazing. Local Tip: Ask to split a big scoop into two flavors and get the waffle cone.
Sightseeing
Pick up some local goods at one of the largest farmers market every Saturday and Sunday.
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Isitimela saseNkantolo
20 E 5th StPick up some local goods at one of the largest farmers market every Saturday and Sunday.
This nationally renowned art museum is home to over 34,500 pieces of art. Admission is free, simply check the website to reserve your tickets.
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I-Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StThis nationally renowned art museum is home to over 34,500 pieces of art. Admission is free, simply check the website to reserve your tickets.
Legoland is a highly interactive, educational experience for children ages 3-10. Walk through Miniland with iconic KC landmarks built from legos. Enjoy the 2 rides , 4D cinema experience, and interactive play areas.
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
2475 Grand BlvdLegoland is a highly interactive, educational experience for children ages 3-10. Walk through Miniland with iconic KC landmarks built from legos. Enjoy the 2 rides , 4D cinema experience, and interactive play areas.
Learn more about life in the ocean at the aquarium. See sharks, stingrays, an octopus and more!
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SEA LIFE Kansas City
2475 Grand BlvdLearn more about life in the ocean at the aquarium. See sharks, stingrays, an octopus and more!
Nightlife
KC is known for it's Jazz music. Enjoy some smooth Jazz while sipping a cocktail in a cozy atmosphere. Local Tip: If Green Lady Lounge is packed, check out Black Dolphin just a couple doors down.
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Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand BlvdKC is known for it's Jazz music. Enjoy some smooth Jazz while sipping a cocktail in a cozy atmosphere. Local Tip: If Green Lady Lounge is packed, check out Black Dolphin just a couple doors down.