Things to Do in Kansas City
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Things to Do in Kansas City

21 curated spots from Kansas City itineraries

Activities & Attractions

9 curated experiences

BBQ Cooking Class at Joe's KC
Do
afternoon

BBQ Cooking Class at Joe's KC

Hands-on class learning rubs, smoking, and sauces (book ahead).

3h · $75/person
City Market
Do
morning

City Market

Browse stalls for produce, crafts; street food Saturdays.

2h · Free
Country Club Plaza Walk
Do
afternoon

Country Club Plaza Walk

Fountains, Spanish architecture, galleries.

2h · Free
Crossroads Arts District Galleries
Do
afternoon

Crossroads Arts District Galleries

Street murals, pop-up shows, and First Friday vibes (if timed).

2h · Free
Kauffman Stadium Royals Game
Do
evening

Kauffman Stadium Royals Game

Watch baseball with BBQ concessions (Streetcar + shuttle, 20 min).

3h 30m · $30-50/ticket
Live Jazz at Blue Room
Do
evening

Live Jazz at Blue Room

Intimate club sets post-lunch (same block).

2h · $20
Live Music at The Ship
Do
evening

Live Music at The Ship

Catch local bands in intimate venue with drinks.

2h · $10-20
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Do
morning

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Explore global collections and outdoor shuttlecock sculptures; free admission.

2h 30m · Free
Union Station Exploration
Do
evening

Union Station Exploration

Wander exhibits, clock tower, and shops (5-min walk from Pierpont's).

1h 30m · $10

Restaurants & Food

12 local favorites

Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
Eat
afternoon

Arthur Bryant's Barbeque

Legendary ribs and sauce since 1920s.

1h · $20-30 per person
Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social
Eat
evening

Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social

Steaks, seafood in upscale casual vibe.[4]

1h 30m · $45-50 per person
Café Provence
Eat
morning

Café Provence

Seasonal French pastries and omelets.[1]

1h · $25-30 per person
Gateaux Pastries
Eat
morning

Gateaux Pastries

Croissants and eclairs from French bakery.

45m · $15-20 per person
Gram & Dun
Eat
afternoon

Gram & Dun

Chicken & waffles and comfort food.

1h 15m · $25-35 per person
Le Fou Frog
Eat
evening

Le Fou Frog

French bistro with escargot, foie gras, and live chef serenades.

1h 30m · $40-50 per person
Pierpont's at Union Station
Eat
evening

Pierpont's at Union Station

Steak and seafood in historic station with chandeliers.[4]

1h 30m · $45-50 per person
Piropos Restaurant
Eat
evening

Piropos Restaurant

Argentinian steaks, empanadas, tango vibes.[1]

1h 30m · $40-50 per person
Q39 Blue Ridge
Eat
afternoon

Q39 Blue Ridge

Top-rated BBQ with burnt ends, ribs, and sides.

1h 15m · $25-35 per person
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen
Eat
evening

Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen

Wine flights with charcuterie and small plates.

1h 30m · $35-45 per person
The BBQ Spot
Eat
afternoon

The BBQ Spot

Soul food BBQ with ribs and cornbread.

1h · $20-30 per person
The Mixx Hermosa
Eat
morning

The Mixx Hermosa

Cozy spot for avocado toast, smoothies, and coffee.

1h · $20-25 per person

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