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Please note the wedding is on Friday of the Fourth of July weekend of 2027. Travel and/or hotel reservations will need to be made timely. Call Kristen or Parker if you have any questions!
Please note the wedding is on Friday of the Fourth of July weekend of 2027. Travel and/or hotel reservations will need to be made timely. Call Kristen or Parker if you have any questions!
July 2, 2027
Kansas City, MO

Things To Do

Here are few highlights of museums, restaurants, and places to go while you're in Kansas City. There will also be Fourth of July events in River Market, Union Station, Liberty Memorial (WWI), and other places that are always popular.

KC Streetcar

Kansas City, MO 64106

The streetcar is FREE and runs down Main Street from River Market to the university just north of the Brookside area. Popular stops are River Market, Union Station, Westport, and Plaza. It has air conditioning!

Union Station Kansas City

30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO 64108

Science Center, Planetarium, and Museum with Pierpont's restaurant for fine dining.

Liberty Memorial

2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO 64108

This is the National World War I Museum. Kristen used to guide school groups through here and can point out some cool things if you're interested.

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO 64132

Joe's KC Bar-B-Que

3002 West 47th Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66103

The original Oklahoma Joe's BBQ located in a gas station. Rebranded to Joe's KC but it's still Oklahoma Joe's. Can't go wrong with a Z-Man sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, or ribs! Kristen's favorite barbecue restaurant.

Char Bar Barbecue KC

4050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64111

Where we had our first "date"--BBQ Brunch! We didn't know it was a date, but it was totally a date. Kristen's second favorite barbecue place, but this one has great cocktails!

Q39 - Midtown BBQ

1000 West 39th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111

Parker's favorite barbecue restaurant.

Lidia’s

101 West 22nd Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

Amazing Italian restaraunt.

Green Lady Lounge

1809 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108

Moody bar with great live jazz music. Next door is the Black Dolphin (similar type bar) that is just as amazing.

Arabia Steamboat Museum

400 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64106

We were surprised that this museum was so interesting and we recommend it to anyone able to go!

Boulevard Brewing Company

2501 Southwest Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108

Tours are great and provide samples and tastings.

KC Wine Co

13875 South Gardner Road, Olathe, KS 66061

Lovely winery with activities.

J. Rieger & Co.

2700 Guinotte Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64120

Fun cocktail bar with outdoor area and speakeasy downstairs.

Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen

1526 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

Buck Tui BBQ

6737 West 75th Street, Overland Park, KS 66204

Asian BBQ fusion and delicious!

The Antler Room

2506 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

Restaurant with a changing, curated menu based on what is available. Always delicious.

Garozzo's Downtown

526 Harrison Street, Kansas City, MO 64106

Wonderful and popular Italian restaurant.

Plaza

Kansas City, MO

Shopping and restaurants.

Westport

Kansas City, MO 64111

Shopping and Restaurants

Worlds of Fun / Oceans of Fun

4545 Worlds of Fun Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64161

Amusement Park and Water Park