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21 curated spots from Kansas City itineraries

Activities & Attractions (9)

BBQ Cooking Class at Joe's KC
Doafternoon

BBQ Cooking Class at Joe's KC

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

3h
$75/person
City Market
Domorning

City Market

Browse stalls for produce, crafts; street food Saturdays.

2h
Free
Country Club Plaza Walk
Doafternoon

Country Club Plaza Walk

Fountains, Spanish architecture, galleries.

2h
Free
Crossroads Arts District Galleries
Doafternoon

Crossroads Arts District Galleries

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

2h
Free
Kauffman Stadium Royals Game
Doevening

Kauffman Stadium Royals Game

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

3h 30m
$30-50/ticket
Live Jazz at Blue Room
Doevening

Live Jazz at Blue Room

Intimate club sets post-lunch (same block).

2h
$20
Live Music at The Ship
Doevening

Live Music at The Ship

Catch local bands in intimate venue with drinks.

2h
$10-20
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Domorning

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Explore global collections and outdoor shuttlecock sculptures; free admission.

2h 30m
Free
Union Station Exploration
Doevening

Union Station Exploration

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

1h 30m
$10

Restaurants & Food (12)

Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
Eatafternoon

Arthur Bryant's Barbeque

Legendary ribs and sauce since 1920s.

1h
$20-30 per person
Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social
Eatevening

Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social

Steaks, seafood in upscale casual vibe.[4]

1h 30m
$45-50 per person
Café Provence
Eatmorning

Café Provence

Seasonal French pastries and omelets.[1]

1h
$25-30 per person
Gateaux Pastries
Eatmorning

Gateaux Pastries

Croissants and eclairs from French bakery.

45m
$15-20 per person
Gram & Dun
Eatafternoon

Gram & Dun

Chicken & waffles and comfort food.

1h 15m
$25-35 per person
Le Fou Frog
Eatevening

Le Fou Frog

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

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

Pierpont's at Union Station

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

1h 30m
$45-50 per person
Piropos Restaurant
Eatevening

Piropos Restaurant

Argentinian steaks, empanadas, tango vibes.[1]

1h 30m
$40-50 per person
Q39 Blue Ridge
Eatafternoon

Q39 Blue Ridge

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

1h 15m
$25-35 per person
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen
Eatevening

Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen

Wine flights with charcuterie and small plates.

1h 30m
$35-45 per person
The BBQ Spot
Eatafternoon

The BBQ Spot

Soul food BBQ with ribs and cornbread.

1h
$20-30 per person
The Mixx Hermosa
Eatmorning

The Mixx Hermosa

Cozy spot for avocado toast, smoothies, and coffee.

1h
$20-25 per person

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