Best of Kansas City, MO
The BBQ Capital of America
About Kansas City
This guide covers 120 bars, 117 restaurants, and 44 hotels in Kansas City, MO (USA), alongside 79 parks and 39 things to do. Visitors can explore venues like the Airline History Museum and American Jazz Museum, or dine at spots such as 801 Chophouse.
📣 What's going on in Kansas City
- 📅 Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC Tour 2026 — Tue, Sep 1 · 6:30 PM · Morton Amphitheater, 6150 NW Music Blvd
- 📅 Kansas City Royals vs Miami Marlins: Dollar Dog Night — Tue, Sep 1 · 6:40 PM · Kauffman Stadium, I-70 and Blueridge Cutoff
- 📅 Faetooth — Tue, Sep 1 · 7:30 PM · recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd.
- 📅 Josh Groban: Stage, Screen, and Symphony — Tue, Sep 1 · 8:00 PM · Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight RD
Yard House
Yard House is an American restaurant located in the Kansas City Power & Light District.
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Best Hotels in Kansas City
44 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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AC Hotel Kansas City Downtown
AC Hotel Kansas City Downtown is located at 906 Grand Boulevard.
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AC Hotel Kansas City Westport
AC Hotel Kansas City Westport is located at 560 Westport Road.
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Aiden by Best Western Kansas City Downtown
Aiden by Best Western Kansas City Downtown is located at 405 East 13th Street. This hotel offers accommodation in the downtown area.
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Baymont by Wyndham Kansas City KU Medical Center
Baymont by Wyndham Kansas City KU Medical Center is a hotel located at 501 Southwest Boulevard.
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Comfort Inn Kansas City Midtown
Comfort Inn Kansas City Midtown is a hotel located at 3240 Broadway Boulevard.
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Courtyard Kansas City Downtown/Convention Center
Courtyard Kansas City Downtown/Convention Center is a hotel located at 1535 Baltimore Avenue.
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Fairfield Inn Kansas City Downtown/Union Hill
Located at 3001 Main Street, the Fairfield Inn Kansas City Downtown/Union Hill serves as a hotel option in the area.
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Hampton Inn Kansas City/Downtown Financial District
Hampton Inn Kansas City/Downtown Financial District is a hotel located at 801 Walnut Street.
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Holiday Inn Express North Kansas City
Holiday Inn Express North Kansas City is located at 1995 Macon Street.
Best Restaurants in Kansas City
117 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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801 Chophouse
Located in the Kansas City Power & Light District, 801 Chophouse is a steak house.
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BRGR Kitchen + Bar
BRGR Kitchen + Bar serves burgers in the Kansas City Power & Light District.
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Banksia Bistro
Banksia Bistro serves Australian cuisine in the Kansas City Power & Light District.
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Black Garlic
Black Garlic serves Ethiopian and Caribbean cuisine in the Hanover Place neighborhood.
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Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Blue Sushi Sake Grill serves sushi in the Kansas City Power & Light District.
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Bristol Seafood Grill
Bristol Seafood Grill serves seafood in the Kansas City Power & Light District.
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Chappell's Restaurant & Sports Museum
Located in Harlem, Chappell's Restaurant & Sports Museum serves American dishes including burgers, chicken, fish, and sandwiches.
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Extra Virgin
Extra Virgin serves tapas in the Kansas City Power & Light District.
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Firehouse Bar & Grill
Firehouse Bar & Grill operates as a restaurant in the Harlem neighborhood.
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Gaia Masala & Burger
Located in Westport, Gaia Masala & Burger serves a diverse menu featuring burgers, pizza, and sandwiches. The restaurant also offers Mediterranean, Indian, and Asian dishes.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Kansas City
73 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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1888 Coffee House
1888 Coffee House is a café in the Central Hyde Park neighborhood. It serves breakfast and operates as a coffee shop.
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Anchor Island Coffee
Anchor Island Coffee is a café in South Hyde Park serving bagels, breakfast, coffee, and tea.
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Cafe Cà Phê
Cafe Cà Phê is a café in the Columbus Park neighborhood. It serves coffee, tea, and Vietnamese food.
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Café Corazón
Café Corazón is a coffee shop located in the West Side neighborhood.
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City Market Coffee House
City Market Coffee House serves breakfast and coffee in the Garment District.
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Eleos Coffee
Eleos Coffee operates as a café in the Scarritt Point neighborhood.
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Fat Bee Cafe
Fat Bee Cafe serves bubble tea in the Kansas City Power & Light District.
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Goat Hill Coffee & Soda
Goat Hill Coffee & Soda is a café located in the West Side neighborhood.
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HITIDES Coffee
HITIDES Coffee operates as a café in the Hospital Hill neighborhood.
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Java Garage LLC
Java Garage LLC operates as a café in the Quality Hill neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Kansas City
120 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Arrow Dart & Sports Club
Arrow Dart & Sports Club operates as a bar in the Hospital Hill neighborhood.
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Bar Medici
Bar Medici is a bar located in the Kansas City Power & Light District.
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Besos y Abrazos
Besos y Abrazos is a bar located in the Kansas City Power & Light District.
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Black Dolphin
Black Dolphin is a bar located in the Kansas City Power & Light District.
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Boulevard Brewing Tours & Recreation Center
Boulevard Brewing Tours & Recreation Center is a bar located on the West Side.
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Chartreuse Saloon
Chartreuse Saloon operates as a bar within the Kansas City Power & Light District.
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Frost Frozen Bar
Frost Frozen Bar is a bar located in the Westport neighborhood.
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Hammers Dueling Piano Bar
Hammers Dueling Piano Bar operates as a bar within the Hanover Place neighborhood.
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Harry’s Country Club
Harry’s Country Club is a bar located in the Garment District.
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Horsefeather Social
Horsefeather Social is a bar located in the Kansas City Power & Light District.
Best Things to Do in Kansas City
39 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Airline History Museum
The Airline History Museum is an attraction located in Harlem.
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American Jazz Museum
The American Jazz Museum is an attraction located in the 18th & Vine Jazz District.
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Arabia Steamboat Museum
Located in the Garment District, the Arabia Steamboat Museum preserves a significant historical artifact for visitors to explore.
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Belger Arts Center
Located on Hospital Hill, the Belger Arts Center serves as a local attraction for visitors to the area.
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Belger Crane Yard Studios
Belger Crane Yard Studios is an attraction located in the 18th & Vine Jazz District.
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Four Chapter Gallery
Four Chapter Gallery is an attraction located in the West Side neighborhood.
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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Located in the Southmoreland neighborhood, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art serves as a cultural attraction for visitors.
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Leedy-Voulkos Art Center
Leedy-Voulkos Art Center is an attraction located in the West Side neighborhood.
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Mattie Rhodes Center
The Mattie Rhodes Center is an attraction located on the West Side.
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Money Museum
The Money Museum is an attraction located in the Union Hill neighborhood.
Best Shops in Kansas City
65 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Arizona Trading Company
Arizona Trading Company is a shop located in the Kansas City Power & Light District.
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Blackbird Collection
The Blackbird Collection is a shop located in the West Side neighborhood.
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Creative Culture Studios
Creative Culture Studios operates as a shop in the Westport neighborhood.
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Daisy Lee Vintage
Daisy Lee Vintage is a shop located in the Kansas City Power & Light District.
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Dear Society
Dear Society is a shop located in the Kansas City Power & Light District.
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Do Good Company
Do Good Company is a shop located in the Hospital Hill neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Kansas City
79 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Manheim Green Park
Manheim Green Park is a park located in the Ivanhoe Southwest neighborhood.
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Gillham Park
Gillham Park is a green space located in the South Hyde Park neighborhood.
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Harmony Park
Harmony Park is a green space located in the Independence Plaza neighborhood.
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Heim's Electric Park
Heim's Electric Park is a park located in the Pendleton Heights neighborhood.
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Hospital Hill Park
Hospital Hill Park is a green space located in the Hospital Hill neighborhood.
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Kessler Park
Kessler Park is a green space located in the Scarritt Point neighborhood.
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Manheim Gardens
Manheim Gardens is a park located in the South Hyde Park neighborhood.
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Richard L. Berkley Riverfront Park
Richard L. Berkley Riverfront Park is a green space located in the Columbus Park neighborhood.
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Sheila Kemper Dietrich Park
Sheila Kemper Dietrich Park is a green space located in the Longfellow neighborhood.
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Blue Valley Park
Blue Valley Park is a park located in the South Blue Valley neighborhood.
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