Kansas City Travel Guide

 
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 Ernest Hemingway has lived here & worked for Kansas City Star. 


Con

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 cold in winter 


In a nutshell

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 This is where my family reunions are made 

 

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Things to Do  

The Grinter House

The Grinter House, Kansas City

 basstbn Says:  Sitting on a hill above the Kaw (Kansas) River valley is a brick home built in 1857, one of the first in Kansas. Its original owners were Moses Grinter, operator of the first ferry service in the territory of Kansas, and his wife Annie, a member of the Delaware tribe. The... 

Kaw Point

Kaw Point, Kansas City

 basstbn Says:  The Lewis and Clark Expedition camped four nights at Kaw Point in what is now the West Bottoms area of Kansas City, Kansas. This site is the confluence of the Missouri and Kaw (Kansas) Rivers. Captain Clark wrote that "the Countrey about the mouth of this river is verry... 

AUCTION IN KANSAS

AUCTION IN KANSAS, Kansas City

 listenandlearn Says:  While looking for a small town in Kansas we made a wrong turn and at a distance we saw rows of cars, horse trails causing traffic. At these point we were at HWY 35, we stopped and looked for a parking lot amogst others. Got of the vehicle and just followed the crowed and... 

Massage therapy

Massage therapy, Kansas City

 Restless-in-kl Says:  Knowing how expensive it would be to get a massage in the US, I was thrilled when my best friend, EI found a reasonable place to get a massage for US$39. Now, this is still pricier than back home in Malaysia, but hey, the spa queen desperately needs her massage on a regular... 

Stop to smell the roses

Stop to smell the roses, Kansas City

 Restless-in-kl Says:  300 acres with - 30 acres of gardens and turf- 70 acres of prairie- 200 acres of wooded natural area- nearly 5 miles of paved and wood chip hiking trailsOverland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens offer unexpected pleasures to everyone of all ages, in all seasons. We came... 

Hotels  

Restaurants  

Abuelo's: Mexican Restaurant

Abuelo's: Mexican Restaurant, Kansas City

 Maria250 Says:  Food was absolutely fresh and good. I've had a wonderful tasting salad with very tender turkey meat. Mineralwater. Waitresses are very nice and attentive. But the restaurant was very crowded, pretty noisy and rather when it comes to dining out, uncomfortable like any other... 

Panera Bread: Staple food

Panera Bread: Staple food, Kansas City

 Restless-in-kl Says:  This is a bakery cafe that specialises in bread. Definitely not for those on a non-carbo diet! I can't resist bread here as they are made in so many different ways which you usually can't find in Asia.We had lunch here and I was glad to see that they provide an option where... 

Noodles & Co: Long live noodles

Noodles & Co: Long live noodles, Kansas City

 Restless-in-kl Says:  It's a nice change to see a restaurant that specialises in noodles. After all, there are too many pizza, burgers, sandwich joints around.Noodles & Co has a menu of Asian, Mediterranean and American noodles. On top of that, you can to choose your size : Regular, Small, and... 

Jack Stack Barbeque: Land of BBQ ribs

Jack Stack Barbeque: Land of BBQ ribs, Kansas City

 Restless-in-kl Says:  BBQ ribs are big in Kansas City. And Jack Stack Barbeque claims to be world class. In fact, you can even order it online and have it shipped anywhere in the US. This is my family favourite BBQ restaurant so being a baby back ribs fan, I was excited to go there especially... 

LC's BBQ: !st review on BBQ

LC's BBQ: !st review on BBQ, Kansas City

 kcnative Says:  There is alot of BBQ in KC. Some have big marketing budgets and some spend the money on qaulity. This is a VERY small location in KC off of 47th street, east of the plaza about 5 mins.Blue ribbon winning sauce. Also this location was featured on Bobby Flay Grilling/Food... 

Kaiyo Restaurant: Good Sushi in KC

Kaiyo Restaurant: Good Sushi in KC, Kansas City

 jackofspades Says:  There's many sushi place in KC, but most of them are really bad. Some I've heard had people getting sick from eating there. Kaiyo is different. It tastes good, and the sushi or sashimi combo is a good deal. The owner is the sushi chef and he's very nice as... 

Lucky Wok: Best Authentic Chinese in Kansas City Area

Lucky Wok: Best Authentic Chinese in Kansas City Area, Kansas City

 jackofspades Says:  It's hard to find authentic Chinese food. No, General Tso's Chicken or Sweet & Sour Chicken is not considered authentica Chinese food. :) This restaurant is small, but the food is delicious. Try their Steamed Flounder. I can finish a whole medium fish by myself. 

Nightlife  

Blonde: Plaza Nightclub
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Blonde Lounge is one of the only nightclubs on the Plaza in Kansas City, MO. There is usually a line on the weekends but its a great time and the people are watch. The clientele is always a mix of good looking people and there is a dance area, couches, an upstairs for VIP and a cool, clubby vibe.

Dress Code: Dress to Impress

Written Jul 6, 2007

Address: 100 ward parkway Kansas City, MO

Website: www.blondekc.com

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Shopping  

Town Center Plaza: Place to splurge

Town Center Plaza: Place to splurge, Kansas City

 Restless-in-kl Says:  For something upscale, open-air and beautifully decorated with lights especially during Christmas, head on to Town Center Plaza.The streets here are also nicely landscaped with colourful plants, water fountains and sculptures. Expensive clothes and jewellery. Some of the... 

Oak Park Mall: Indoor shopping experience

Oak Park Mall: Indoor shopping experience, Kansas City

 Restless-in-kl Says:  Many American malls in the Midwest are single storey outdoor complexes where you can enjoy the sun whilst you walk from a store to the other.Well, that's no fun in winter though so I'm glad there is Oak Park Mall. It's like any shopping mall you'll find in the bigger cities... 

The Legends at Village West: Something for everyone

The Legends at Village West: Something for everyone, Kansas City

 Restless-in-kl Says:  This sprawling shopping paradise is quite new in Kansas City having opened in 2006. It's the place to go for some outlet shopping with brands like Gap, Banana Republic, BCBG, Nike, Adidas, Levi's etc.There are also food and entertainment places catered to children and... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Take a day and visit historic...

Take a day and visit historic..., Kansas City

 Libertybelle Says:  Take a day and visit historic Parkville, Missouri. A darling picturesque town near North Kansas City. A wonderful place for sightseeing, and shopping, it has many antique and craft stores. Take I-35 to the Parkville exit and follow it right into town. 

Sports & Outdoors  

KC Ice Center
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At the KSC Ice Sports Arena happen tournaments as well as offers to participate in the sport of ice skating & ice hockey. The Ice Sports Arena is a very nice building. Also they have a very disabled-friendly entry with comfortable doors, no stairs, the tribune offers enough space on the ground floor, and the restrooms are very disabled-friendly too. Got a most exotic & fantastic tasting artificial juice there. Too bad, can't remember its name. Color & taste was similar to Fruitpunch.

Updated Aug 2, 2011

Website: http://icesportskc.com

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You must visit the Plaza Area...

You must visit the Plaza Area..., Kansas City

 Mondial Says:  You must visit the Plaza Area for its restaurants and shopping. You must also visit the Wesport Area for its restaurants, cafés and clubs. There is a beautiful Train Station as well. Overall a very nice Midwestern Big City. This Picture is the same as the night view from my... 

It was a long time ago but I...

It was a long time ago but I..., Kansas City

 vickystowe Says:  It was a long time ago but I found the Plaza area facinating with it's reproduction cowboy saloons. I thought the 'fort' in the middle was a little odd as it looked as though it had been transplanted from Mexico. The best view was at night from a hotel across the river that... 

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