Lonely PlanetJul 24, 2026
The top things to do in Kansas City
Kansas City is an excellent Midwestern hub for art, music, shopping, sporting events and food. These are the top things to do when you
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- Gates Bar-B-QRestaurantKansas City, United Statestrademark phrase is "May I help you!"
- KCK Taco TrailNeighborhoodKansas City, United Statesrounds up 60 local taquerias on the Kansas side
- The Antler RoomRestaurantKansas City, United Statessample all the inventive small plates
- Nelson-AtkinsMuseumKansas City, United Statesfree art museum, globe-trotting collection
- 18th and VineNeighborhoodKansas City, United Stateshistoric Black district, cradle of jazz music
- CPKC StadiumSightKansas City, United Statesfirst arena purpose-built for women's pro soccer
- Arthur Bryant’sRestaurantKansas City, United Statesclaims direct lineage to Henry Perry's BBQ
- Joe’s KCRestaurantKansas City, United Statesserves Z-Man sandwich from a gas station
- Q39RestaurantKansas City, United Statestakes plates in a classier, but authentic, direction
- Slap’s BBQRestaurantKansas City, United Statesdoes some of the best burnt ends
- Jack StackRestaurantKansas City, United Stateswider variety of ribs than elsewhere, including lamb
- Baba’s PantryRestaurantKansas City, United StatesPalestinian American deli named best new restaurant
- CorvinoRestaurantKansas City, United Statessleek darkened dining room for a celebratory night
- KC StreetcarPlaceKansas City, United Statesfree-to-ride route extended for 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Two Birds, One StoneRestaurantKansas City, United Statesbeer garden on the south bank of the Missouri River
- Origin HotelHotelKansas City, United Statesboutique guest rooms near CPKC Stadium
- American Jazz MuseumMuseumKansas City, United Stateslearn about jazz musicians, instruments, and styles
- Blue RoomRestaurantKansas City, United Statesafter-hours jazz club for live performances
- Negro Leagues Baseball MuseumMuseumKansas City, United Stateschronicles history of Black baseball teams
- Mutual Musicians FoundationNightclubKansas City, United Stateslate-night jam sessions for performers
- Vine Street Brewing CoPubKansas City, United StatesMissouri’s first Black-owned brewery
- Rabbit h0leMuseumNorth Kansas City, United Statesart-filled space celebrating children's literature
- Line Creek TrailTrailNorth Kansas City, United Statespretty trail in North Kansas City
- Carniceria y Tortilleria San AntonioRestaurantKansas City, United States
- El Camino RealRestaurantKansas City, United States