Mikaila & Roland

Mikaila & Roland

October 12, 2024 • Kansas City, MO, USA
Mikaila & Roland

Mikaila & Roland

October 12, 2024 • Kansas City, MO, USA

A Little Note From M&R:

Hello Fam and Friends! We are so excited to see you all in the city where we've made our home! Since we have so many family and friends coming from out of town, we wanted to make a BIG list of some of the best things to do in KC (in our opinion). We spent a lot of time picking out the places (and yes, the food orders) that we love the most. We hope this helps you plan your stay!


This list is broken into a few of the most popular areas that are nearby the hotel block: River Market, Downtown, Crossroads, Westport, and Plaza. We've labeled which ones you can access for free on the streetcar.


If you're looking for any more suggestions or information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at any time. We hope you love KC as much as we do!

River Market - street car stop

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City Market

20 E 5th St #201, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA

Better known as the River Market, this is a lovely outdoor market with many delicious local restaurants. Local vendors are out selling local goodies on Saturdays and Sundays. There is also a scenic river walk nearby.

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Carollo's Grocery & Deli

9 E 3rd St, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA

-Mikaila's Pick: Napolitano with fresh mozzarella

-Roland's Pick: Siciliano

Betty Rae's Ice Cream

412 Delaware St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA

-Mikaila's Pick: S'mores or Creme Brûlée

-Roland's Pick: Cookies & Cream or Matcha

City Market Coffee

305 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA

Other River Market Gems:

-Thou Mayest - coffee shop

-The Homesteader Cafe - brunch

-The Farmhouse - brunch

-Pigwich

-Taste of Brazil

-KC Taco Company

-Brown & Loe

-Harry's Country Club

Downtown KC - street car stop

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KC Live!

13 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA

Better known as Kansas City's Power & Light District, this is an outdoor entertainment area with several restaurants, bars, and night clubs.

Shark Bar

1340 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA

We love the throwback music they play here!

PBR Big Sky: A Coors Banquet Bar

111 E 13th St Inside the, 151 E 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA

You couldn't tear us away from their mechanical bull if you tried.

No Other Pub by Sporting KC

Located in the, 1370 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA

We love all the fun games you can play here! Ping pong, pool, bowling, table shuffle board, you name it.

BRGR Kitchen + Bar

11 E 14th St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA

-Mikaila's Pick: Juicy Lucy and Pig Wings

-Roland's Pick: Steakhouse

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

101 E 14th St, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA

-Mikaila's Pick: The Lion King

-Roland's Pick: The Tataki Maki

Meshuggah Bagels

40 E 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA

Other Downtown Gems:

-801 Chophouse - we celebrated our 4th anniversary here!

-Bristol Seafood Grill

-John's Big Deck

-Pizza Bar

-Howl at the Moon - piano bar

-McFadden's - Irish bar

-Sinker's Lounge - mini golf bar

-The College Basketball Experience

Crossroads Arts District - street car stop

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Union Station Kansas City

30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

Union Station is a classic KC landmark. It has several cool exhibits, including Mikaila's favorite model trains. It also houses several great restaurants. Harvey's has a great brunch, Parisi has delicious coffee, and Pierpont's Restaurant has delicious dinner options. We celebrated our 2nd anniversary here!

National WWI Museum and Memorial

2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

This is located right next to Union Station, so you can visit both at once. The WWI memorial is a great museum with the best views of downtown KC.

KC Wheel

2485 Jefferson St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

This is a brand new KC attraction where you can ride the ferris wheel for a lovely view of the city and play a little mini golf afterwards.

Boulevard Brewing Company

2501 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

Boulevard is one of KC's most popular local breweries. They have a fabulous beer hall rec deck with games and delicious snacks. They also host daily brewery tours.


-Mikaila's Pick: Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat or any Quirk flavor

-Roland's Pick: Southwest BLVD

Percheron Rooftop Bar

2101 Central St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

Percheron at the Crossroads Hotel is a gorgeous rooftop bar with great drinks and vibes.

Up-Down KC

101 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

Up-Down is our nerdy paradise. It's one of our favorite bars with tons of arcade and patio games. They have a great patio and balcony with city views. They also have good pizza.

Green Lady Lounge

1809 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

Green Lady is a sophisticated spot with great live Jazz, delicious cocktails, and an unmatched ambience. Plus, they're one of the only bars open until 3am.

Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House

101 W 22nd St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

While there are many Jack Stack locations, this one is closest to the hotel block. They have a more upscale atmosphere but they're a KC barbecue staple nonetheless.


-Mikaila's Pick: brisket and cheesy corn

-Roland's Pick: lamb ribs and potato salad

Town Topic Hamburgers Broadway

2021 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

The best 24 hour diner in the Crossroads. There's nothing like a Town Topic burger and tots after a long night out.

Parlor

1707 Locust St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

Parlor is a food court bar concept with lots of great restaurants. We especially love Mother Clucker. Some weekends, it transforms into a night club.

The Rockhill Grille

2000 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

We celebrated our 1st anniversary here! We love their dinner and brunch menus. They are close by the hotel blocks.

Other Crossroads Gems:

-Casual Animal Brewery

-Brewery Emperial

-King G Bar and Delicatessen

Westport

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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

3002 W 47th Ave, Kansas City, KS 66103, USA

This is the original Joes Kansas City and our FAVORITE KC barbecue spot. It's located inside a gas station. If you don't want to wait in line, make sure to call ahead.


-Mikaila's Pick: The Z-Man and fries

-Roland's Pick: The Z-Man and potato salad

Char Bar

4050 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA

Char Bar has a great outdoor area with games and even better barbecue! We had our first date here.


-Mikaila's Pick: CBGB Burger

-Roland's Pick: CBGB Burger

Q39 - Midtown

1000 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA

This is the original Q39 location. One of the most popular KC barbecue locations for visitors with delicious barbecue options. It may require a reservation in advance.


-Mikaila's Pick: brisket poutine and Mr. Burns

-Roland's Pick: burnt end burger or combo plate

Westport Flea Market

817 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA

This is one of our favorite burger spots in Westport. They have great food and atmosphere, with trivia nights. They're cash only but have an ATM.

Andy's Frozen Custard

1200 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA

We had part 2 of our first date here. Andy's is a summer staple.


-Mikaila's Pick: Jack Hammer with cheesecake and cookie dough

-Roland's Pick: Boot Daddy

Other Westport Gems

-Jerusalem Cafe

-Beer Kitchen

Country Club Plaza

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Country Club Plaza

4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112, USA

The Plaza is an outdoor shopping area with many delicious restaurants. We love the Made in KC store with lots of local KC goodies. They also have a Jack Stack location and Mill Creek Park nearby is a lovely walk on a fall day.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA

The Nelson Atkin's Museum is a KC staple. If you don't come for the museum, come for a photo op with the giant shuttlecock sculptures on the Nelson lawn.

Jacob L. Loose Park

5200 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64112, USA

Loose Park is a massive and beautiful park with a lovely rose garden. We've had a picnic or two here.

Peanut on Main

5000 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64112, USA

The original Peanut has the best traditional buffalo wings.

Other Plaza Gems:

-Cooper's Hawk

-Bo Lings

-Gram & Dun

Other KC Activities

-18th and Vine Jazz District

-Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

-Kansas City Zoo

-Royals and Chiefs stadiums

-KC Speedway

-Sporting KC stadium

-KC Current stadium

-Legends Outlet Mall

-Zona Rosa Mall

-Worlds of Fun