Things To Do
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
National WWI Museum and Memorial
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Jazz District
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Union Station Kansas City
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum
Arabia Steamboat Museum
Kansas City Crossroads Arts District
Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District is one of the Midwest's most vibrant creative neighborhoods — and a must-visit for anyone passing through KC. Stretching across a revitalized stretch of warehouses and brick storefronts south of downtown, the Crossroads pulses with energy: independent galleries, working artist studios, acclaimed restaurants, and eclectic boutiques all share the same walkable streets. It's the kind of place where you might stumble out of a contemporary art opening and into a world-class cocktail bar without missing a beat. The district really comes alive on the first Friday of each month, when galleries throw open their doors, street performers fill the sidewalks, and thousands of locals and visitors turn the neighborhood into an open-air block party. But even on an ordinary afternoon, there's plenty to explore — murals around every corner, coffee shops with serious creative energy, and the kind of independent spirit that chain-heavy cities can only dream of.
Crestwood Shops
Aixois
Bacaro Primo
Welcome to Bacaro Primo, an Italian-American restaurant in the heart of Crestwood, brought to you by the owners of Earl’s Premier. Featuring a menu that is Italian-inspired but driven by Midwestern seasonality. An Italian wine list and amari program round out the experience in our modern, yet quaint dining room.
Prime Social
Best rooftop bar in KC (in our most humble opinion)!
The Classic Cup Cafe
The Restaurant at 1900
The Restaurant at 1900 features modern American cuisine from award-winning Chef Linda Duerr. Linda’s cooking shows influences of her native New England, as well as Italian and French cuisines. The menu is seasonally-based, and frequently updated according to the best ingredients available. Inventive lunch and dinner specials offered.
