Bethany & Cameron
Things To Do
Union Station Kansas City
This was where we had our first official date! We have loved walking around and especially seeing the lights at Christmas!
River Market
On Saturdays, there is an abundance of shops, bakeries, and vendors selling produce, crafts, art, and several other things! We also enjoy KC Soda Company, Bloom Baking Company, Thou Mayest, and Betty Raes which are all within a short walk!
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
This is a great art museum! It is free and a fun way to spend an afternoon! There is a coffee shop before you go into the museum! However, you are not allowed to bring drinks into the exhibits. They also have an outdoor sculpture garden and picnic area!
Kansas City Plaza
The Plaza has many shops and restaurants and is a great place to walk around. Make sure to stop by “Made in KC” for locally made souvenirs and things.
National WWI Museum and Memorial
Enjoy the fantastic view of downtown KC!
Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc
This is a cute place to walk around! There are many shops, and Ginger Sue’s is right down the street. You will also find a bank that Jesse James robbed in the square.
English Landing Park
This is where we first got to know each other more! English Landing is a beautiful park that sits alongside the Missouri River! It is part of Parkville, MO’s downtown that has some fun shops and activities for the whole family including mini-golf!
Jacob L. Loose Park
This is a beautiful park during the spring and summer time! This is a favorite of ours! Make sure to stroll into the rose garden!
Overland Park Arboretum
This is where Cam proposed! It is a little out of the way but a very pretty park featuring a replica of the Monet garden!
Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary
A cute nature sanctuary with several little trails in Liberty.
Ginger Sue's
This is Bethany’s favorite breakfast place in the area. The Cajun crepes are her "go to" but the apple cinnamon, blueberry, and seasonal pancakes are also great. You can’t go wrong with anything on their menu!
Pigwich
The Philly cheese steak is by far the best thing there! Pigwich was featured on “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dines.” It is also, a favorite of the Chiefs head coach Andy Reid.
Q39 - Midtown
This is the father of the bride's favorite KC BBQ spot! The Mr. Burns sandwich is a personal favorite of the bride and maid of honor!
Slap's BBQ
The best place in town for BBQ according to the groom! Get their burnt end and baked potato casserole when you go!
Joe's KC BBQ
The brisket is the top choice at this classic KC BBQ stop!
Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
The great location makes this the favorite of the mother of the bride! It is a brief walk over to Union Station. It has the best sides! Try out their cheesy corn and finish your meal with some carrot cake.
Chicken N Pickle - North Kansas City
This is a fun place for food and games. They also have pickleball courts to rent!
Longboards Wraps & Bowls
This is a classic go-to for locals with Hawaiian wraps! Try the cabu steak, Thai chicken, teriyaki grill, or pork luau wraps!
Tacos El Gallo
Get the carne asada or el pastor tacos here, and don’t miss out on the sauce!
Tacos El Tio
It’s in a slightly “interesting” neighborhood and they only take cash, no cards. But the food is worth it! Especially the chorizo street tacos!!
Grünauer
This is an amazing Austrian restaurant with homemade food that is out of this world! It is fairly pricy, but if you’re looking for a nice dinner out it’s worth it! Make sure to get their schnitzel with spatzle!
Splitlog Coffee Co. Coffee, Drive Thru, Roastery
Splitlog is a cozy shop with excellent service! Parking is somewhat limited so be aware!
Renegade Coffee
Renegade is a cozy little coffee shop close to Midwestern Seminary’s campus and is a personal favorite study/games spot for us!
Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
This is an iconic KC coffee spot in the heart of downtown! It’s a three-story coffee shop with a rooftop seating that overlooks a large portion of downtown KC. It has an in-house bakery and an abundance of seating!
Chingu Coffee
This is an awesome coffee shop that specializes in small-batch roasting! Their seasonal menu is super creative and Cam has never had a bad drink there!
Prefix Coffee - Midtown
This is one of our favorite places to do our Bible studies! The staff is super friendly and very helpful! We recommend trying one of their seasonal drinks if available! If not, try their cappuccino with either whole milk or oat milk!
Tomlinson Cafe
This is the cafe on Midwestern Seminary’s campus! It features great service, drinks, and pastries! There is also the Sword & Trowel bookstore for those who have an interest in theology, history, academics, or even kids' books! After you grab a drink and book, you can walk around Midwestern Seminary’s campus and see highlights like Charles Spurgeon’s personal library collection and talk to Dr. Geoff Chang (or any of the staff) about Spurgeon’s life and legacy! (This is a personal recommendation of the groom!!)