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I thought I would post a comprehensive thread of what there is to do in Kansas City. It’s a question often asked on this forum and others and with my photography and passion for my hometown, I thought I would create a thread that showcases what KC has to offer. I hope people like it and they find it useful and informative.
Please add more ideas as I'm sure I've missed some.
Barbecue! Kansas City has the best BBQ and it's always the number one thing people ask about. Arthur Bryant’s, Gates, Jack Stack, OK Joes, Smokehouse, Danny Edwards, LC’s, Rosedale, Winslow’s is just the beginning. I think Gates is a must if you can only hit one place.
“Mixed Plate” Ollie Gates by KC rapper TechN9ne
National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial
The Museum is very well done and very entertaining while educating. The view from the top of the observation deck is breathtaking. National World War I Museum
Union Station
This place is just amazing. Even if there is nothing going on at the station, it’s well worth a visit just to see the building although most of the time there are popular traveling exhibits there and the model railroad exhibit is amazing. If you have kids, the IMAX and Planetarium are great and Science City is worth a visit. (don’t forget to walk cross the bridge behind the station which goes over the railroad tracks to the freight house where you will find Jack Stack, a great sit down BBQ place among others) Union Station, Kansas City, MO
Bridge connecting Union Station to the Crossroads District over the RR tracks
Crown Center
This complex of shops, hotels and attractions south of Downtown is perfect for families with its central location and family friendly atmosphere. The square is home to concerts, movies, festivals and ice skating. The complex includes a 3 story shopping mall, a movie theater and several live theaters as well as the Hallmark visitors center and kaleidoscope, both are free. Crown Center also has some of KC’s best restaurants like the revolving Skies Restaurant 45 stories up and Frit’z Railraod Restaurant where trains bring food to your table! Crown Center, Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City Power & Light District
Kansas City’s new downtown “living room”. This entertainment district host many restaurants, theaters and night clubs. The AMC Mainstreet is one of the best theaters there is. The historic Midland host concerts, comedians etc, there are popular restaurants like Bristo and KC LIVE! is a two level night club district that is extremely popular on weekend nights. Power & Light District, Downtown KC
American Jazz Museum and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and Blue Room Jazz Club and Gem Theater
The Museums at 18th and Vine are incredible and should be a high priority if in KC. The Blue Room and Gem Theaters are two of KC’s premier Jazz and Blues venues. http://www.americanjazzmuseum.com/Si...ocName=Welcome
Boulevard Brewing Company
Boulevard is KC’s beer and very popular across the Midwest. A plant tour is a must Boulevard Brewing Company Tour
Westport
This historic midtown eclectic neighborhood has many nightclubs and restaurants.
Crossroads Art District
This district between downtown and crown center boast many art galleries and popular restaurants and currently hosts one of the largest First Friday Art crawls in the country on the first Friday of every month.
Kansas City Zoo
The KC Zoo has some of the coolest exhibits you will find in any zoo. The wide open African Exhibit is like nothing else. The new Polar Bear Exhibit is awesome too. The Kansas City Zoo
City Market
The City Market is one of the largest urban farmers markets in the nation. Saturday mornings more than 30,000 people flock to the market so that’s when it’s busiest, but it’s open every day.
Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun Amusement Parks
Both of these parks are two of the largest of their kind in the Midwest and a great value for the cost, especially the two park passes. Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun, Kansas City, MO
College Basketball Experience
This place is a LOT of fun and you don’t have to like college basketball to enjoy it, but if you do, it’s even better. College Basketball Experience
Starlight Theatre, Midland Theater, Mainstreet, Music Hall
Starlight host many concerts and Broadway plays. It’s one of the finest outdoor amphitheaters in the country. Midland is an art deco gem. There are several other theaters that create a first class arts scene. Kansas City Starlight Theatre
Truman Library and Truman Home
The Truman Library/museum is a well done and recently updated with modern exhibits that nicely showcase life of one of America’s more famous presidents.
Sprint Center, Municipal Auditorium, Kemper Arena and the Independence Events Center These venues bring concerts, sporting events to town and keep kc’s entertainment schedule booked.
Plaza Art Fair and Waterfire Kansas City
The Plaza Art Fair is one of the country’s largest art festivals and one of KC’s largest events. Waterfire KC is one of many additional events held in the Plaza area. Country Club Plaza | Plaza Art Fair
Celebration at the Station
The KC Symphony performs in front of a huge crowd and KC sets off one of the largest fireworks displays in the Midwest over the Liberty memorial on Memorial Day weekend. Celebration at the Station: Celebrate KC, Celebrate America
Fireworks over the Liberty Memorial
Brush Creek River Walk
A great urban riverwalk for biking or walking. It connects to the popular trolley track trail near Main Street which takes you to Brookside/Waldo
American Royal BBQ Contest
Kansas City Museum
Museum showcasing the area’s history
The Money Museum
This free modern museum at the Kansas City Federal Reserve very much worth a visit. The Money Museum
Casinos
Kansas City has some of the largest Casinos in the Midwest and one of the largest in the country (Ameristar Kansas City). If you plan to visit the casinos, I would visit them in this order:
1. Ameristar 2. Harrah's, 3, Argosy, 4. Isle of Capri (Ameristar has a movie complex and concert arena and much more, Ameristar and Harrah's have large hotels)
Go on a self guided fountain tour of the city of fountains!
A couple of coming attractions that will add even more to KC's entertainment and cultural scene in 2011.
The Sporting Kansas City soccer stadium
Another state of the art sports venue joins Kauffman, Arrowhead, Sprint Center and KS speedway and will be home of KC's MLS Soccer team. Sporting Kansas City
I’ll finish this off with a couple of shots of Kansas City…
Thanks for the memories, kcmo.
I used to go to Bryant's for lunch every chance I got when I worked downtown. It took me a couple of visits to get used to their sauce, but once I did it became my favorite by far. I remember that they had pictures on the wall of visits there by just about every famous person you could think of, including past Presidents. I wonder if Obama has stopped by yet.
freestater. I own kcphotos.com and skylinescenes.com and took all photos on both websites. So I do have permission.
So you are Bill Cobb? I didn't know that you were a professional photographer. They are nice photos. You should say that these are your own photos when you post them.
Well done! Thanks for taking your time to create and post for visitors and hometowners alike. KC is a very special place, a very classy city with an unforgettable charm.
I think the Haunted Houses deserve a mention as well. The Farmstead thing out in Olathe might be worth a mention as well as downtown Parkville and Weston.
This thread should have been created a few years ago!
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