Both hotels are conveniently situated on "The Plaza," as the locals call it, just south of downtown KC. Be sure to look closely at the tops of the Spanish-style architecture for a peek at the famous Plaza Lights. While they shine brightly during the holiday season, these lights remain on the buildings year-round. Food/Drink: - Prime Social Rooftop - Gram & Dun - O'Dowd's Gastrobar - Ice Cream Bae Shopping: - Made in KC - Charlie Hustle Activities: - The Puttery - Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Downtown Kansas City is made up of vibrant neighborhoods like River Market, the Crossroads Arts District, West Bottoms, and Crown Center, making it the perfect destination for an authentic KC experience. Restaurants: - Lula Southern Cookhouse - Messenger Coffee - Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop - Blue Saki Sushi Grill - Lidia's Italian Restaurant - 801 Chophouse Bars/Nightlife: - Boulevard Brewing Company - Percheron Rooftop at Crossroads Hotel - Swordfish Tom's - Power & Light District - Up Down - Nighthawk - Tom's Town Distilling Activities: - City Market Farmer's Market (Sat/Sun 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM) - Ride the Streetcar! - Union Station - Crown Center Shopping - WW2 Museum
West of downtown, The Legends, is the area that the bride and groom live in. You will find the Legends Shopping Outlets, Children's Mercy Park (home of Sporting KC), and the Kansas Speedway. Don't forget to wave to Oaken, their French Bulldog, on your way out!
If you're staying closer to the airport, Zona Rosa is a popular shopping and entertainment spot you'll want to check out! While you're there, don't miss Minsky's Pizza—it's a local favorite and worth trying to see how it stacks up against Chicago-style pizza or West Virginia pepperoni rolls.
The debate over the best KC BBQ is a hot topic, so why not try some of the iconic spots yourself and join in on the conversation? - Slaps BBQ (Kansas City, KS) *Bride and Groom Favorite* - Jack Stack Barbecue (Multiple locations) - Gates Bar-B-Q (Multiple locations) - Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que (Kansas City, KS) - Q39 (Multiple locations) - Arthur Bryant's Barbeque (Kansas City, MO)
Catch a game at The K! It was the first MLB stadium to feature a fountain, with its iconic Water Spectacular Fountain in the outfield. Plus, enjoy views of Arrowhead Stadium, as the two stadiums are right next to each other. Go Chiefs (and Steelers)! Saturday 8/16: Royals vs. White Sox @ 6:10 PM Sunday 8/17: Royals vs. White Sox @ 1:10 PM
Spend your evening at CPKC Stadium, the world’s first stadium built exclusively for a professional women’s sports team. Home to the Kansas City Current, the stadium is located on the Berkley Riverfront. Saturday 8/16: KC Current vs. Orlando Pride @ 3:00 PM