The only dedicated World War I monument in the United States. The new museum is full of informative displays and information. President Obama gave a stump speech at Liberty Memorial in 2008.
Be sure to have some food or drink at the Rozzelle Court Restaurant. Feels like a quick escape to Europe! Fantastic way to spend an afternoon. Read more.
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum opened its’ permanent 10,000 square foot facility in 1997 sharing the new facility with the American Jazz Museum.
Check out the Plaza lights! The lighting ceremony is held every Thanksgiving, but the lights stay on until the first part of January! It's really beautiful!
Brand new arts center and an architectural treasure. The lead architect for it has designed buildings in Jerusalem and Singapore. Seats 1,800 and 1,600 in two halls and has a custom-built organ.
Sprawling farmers market on weekend mornings, with a great selection of produces, crafts and baked goods. Also check out the restaurants and cafes, including Bloom Bakery and Blue Nile.
Terrific place to take a quick revitalizing break. Lunch (Cafe Sebastienne) and stunning art. Not so big, so not something that will swallow your day. Just right.
Check out this one-of-a-kind museum full of well-preserved treasures from a cargo steamboat that sank in 1856 just north of Kansas City. Read more.
One of the necessary experiences for both KC natives and visitors. Don't miss seeing the Crossroads area come alive, once a month. Read more.
The Harry S. Truman Library was the 1st Presidential Library to be created under the provisions of the 1955 Presidential Libraries Act. Watch this video of Douglas Brinkley recently speaking here. Read more.
Walk through the station and view the architecture. The clock hanging above the entrance to the main hall is famous in KC. This is where someone means when they say "Meet me under the clock." Read more.
Don't miss Halls at Crown Center! We have unique clothing and accessories for men & women; a fab children's dept and MUCH more! Stop in and see us. Read more.
A great festival! Download the Santa Cali Gon Days festival app for the iPhone and Android!
Get a turkey leg. And a beer. And cheesecake on a stick. And for the love of all things holy, go to the Garlic Festival tent and buy some awesome seasonings!
To get the full 'experience' wear soft sole shoes. There's something for all ages to enjoy.
Try to reserve a spot well in advance. When I took the tour, one of the guides said that you may be able to go on the tour if you just show up. Good luck with that.
Best shopping on the Plaza. Best service you can attain in retail. Try them you will be hooked.
In a city renowned for barbecue, Oklahoma Joe's stands out. Order anything from pork to brisket to chicken. Read more.
Wow. I had the three small plate special, and everything was amazing! The garlic grilled cheese and breakfast melt are among the best meals I've ever had anywhere.
Yes, the cakes taste as good as they look. Try out their chocolates too.
They have a 1/2 dozen house-made milks that add another delicious dimension to fancy coffee drinks--perfect with a cupcake or muffin! Not into sweets? Try a house-made bagel with vegan cream cheese.
The best restaurant in Kansas City, feels like you're in NYC. Get happy hour at the bar and stay for the Steak Au Poivre, everything is perfect here!
Must have for breakfast a Keller-esque BLT. It's the best BLT on earth. Really you can go wrong with anything on the menu. It's also a great place just to hang out!
Every visit we order their daily special. To date there has never been anything below amazing!
Best wine selection on the plaza, try the Prairie Breeze Cheddar from Iowa it's a crowd pleaser!
Check in to the oldest building in KC! Built in 1837 by merchant Joseph Parks, it later became Boone’s Trading Post, a wagon-train outfitter owned by Daniel Boone’s grandson Albert Gallatin Boone.
Great pizza combinations, big salad portions, bottles of wine and beer. Gelato bar has lots of choices! Terrific dinner spot! Read more.
Christopher Elbow's phenomenal No. 6 Dark Rocks chocolate bar is composed of 61% dark chocolate and popping candy.
Sure this is healthy, local, veg friendly food. But try the meat loaf. Or meat loaf Benedict on Sunday. Just sayin
Best Ice Cream, PERIOD. Try the Chocolate Flake Fromage, there's nothing quite like it!
