Things To Do
Places to Eat
1587 Prime
Connected to the Loews Hotel! A steakhouse started by Travis Kelce & Patrick Mahomes
Bay Boy Specialty Sandwiches
Jordan's favorite sandwich spot from his time living in KC!
The Peanut on Main
Wings. Extra Napkins & Bleu Cheese.
Il Lazzarone Pizza
Neapolitan style pizza in The River Market. Betty Rae's ice cream is down the block if you're in need of a little sweet treat.
Farina
For Chicago friends: The Monteverde of KC. For everyone else: A delish pasta spot.
Earl's Premier
Omega-3 friendly & very fun spot.
Noka
For Chicago friends: The Momotaro of KC. For everyone else: A delish Japanese spot.
BBQ: Joe Arthur's Gates Stack
There are so many BBQ spots to hit throughout the city. Kansas City Joe's for a lunch Z-man, Arthur Bryant's known for popularizing burnt ends, Gates for its great sauce & vibrant welcome, and Jack Stack for the full meal experience (and for Adena and non-meat eaters, great smoked trout!). There are many more spots to hit in the city but these are just the few staples.
Fox and Pearl
CDC Aleck Bratt is Adena's childhood best friend. We wish we had half the knife skills he has.
Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
Enjoy a warm coffee and delicious pastry near the Loews Hotel.
Winstead's
A KC Classic: Limeade, 50/50 Fries and Onion Rings, Grilled Cheese with Pickles.
Things to do
The River Market District
Walk over to The River Market for a bite, coffee, and Jordan's favorite Italian market, Carollo's. This will be a great place to find brunch the Sunday of the wedding.
Country Club Plaza
Outdoor shopping mall near Jordan's apartment when he lived in KC and where Adena spent many Friday afternoons with her Bubby.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Beautiful art museum near the Country Club Plaza. Explore art over multiple centuries and the wonderful sculpture garden with the famous KC shuttlecocks.
Crossroads
Area walkable from the Loews Hotel & wedding venues with great food, bars, and things to explore.
The College Basketball Experience
Jayhawks & Tigers (& I guess GreenWave) welcome. A hilarious interactive museum on the history of college basketballl.
National WWI Museum and Memorial
For our history buffs... or those who like a great view of KC.