Take a tour or just visit the tap room and store for some great Kansas City beer!
The 100 year old Union Station is a hub of culture, education, and entertainment. Union Station has something for everyone in the family. Fun facts: They filmed the train station scenes for Pearl Harbor at KC's Union Station! Knock on wood: IF the Chiefs win the Super Bowl, Union Station will be a hot spot for decor and festivities.
Kansas City is one of the five recognized BBQ capitals in the country, and every Kansas Citian has their favorite spot -- in our humble opinion - you can't go wrong, but a few of our favorites are Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Q, Jack Stack (Plaza and Freighthouse locations), Gates and Arthur Bryant's Barbecue, but you really can't go wrong!
Modeled after Kansas City's sister city, Seville, Spain, the Country Club Plaza was designed to be a marquee shopping location for the city. When it first opened in 1957, it was the first planned shopping community designed specifically with cars in mind. It remains the jewel of the city and a top attraction for locals and tourists alike, especially on Thanksgiving night for the "Plaza Lighting": More than 2 million Christmas lights are turned on marking the official start of the Christmas season. Explore 15 blocks of shopping and dining in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri with 100 stores, 30 restaurants, and amazing architecture. It is also home to many of Kansas City's famed fountains. Fun fact: Kansas City is home to the most working fountains of any city in the world. Behind Rome, it has the second most fountains period. The Plaza architecture and fountains contribute to Kansas City's nickname, "the Paris of the Plains".
THE National World War I Memorial is located blocks from the heart of downtown Kansas City. A point of pride for Kansas Citians, the Memorial and museum is a most stop-in spot for "history interested" visitors. If you don't have time to tour the museum, put it on your running route for a spectacular view of the skyline.
Voted the best place in the country to watch the World Cup, P&L is a popular spot to watch a game or grab a beverage or a meal, during non-COVID times. The Power & Light District is located one block from the Hilton President hotel. Check out their website for the latest updates on hours of operation.
Designed by Moshe Safdie, the same architect behind the famed Sydney Opera House, the Kaufman Center is one of the newest additions to the Kansas City skyline and, during non-Covid times, is the epicenter of Kansas City's world class fine arts scene. While a show may not be in the agenda during this visit, located in the heart of downtown, it's worth a stop on a walk or run through the city.
Given the grooms great love for the "Land Down Under", we would be remiss if we didn't include an Australia connection, when one is presented to us. Banksia cafe is located about 3 blocks from the Hilton President (adjacent to the Hotel Indigo). It's Australia inspired coffee and cuisine will make you wonder, "what's a place like this doing in the middle of the US?" And they would be glad to tell you their story.