Things To Do
Kauffman Stadium
We are headed to the Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins game on 7/3/21 @ 3:10pm. We would love to see you there! Tickets can be purchased at the link provided! Go Royals!
Country Club Plaza
Lots of great restaurants and shopping! The Plaza is close to the reception venue and is a great place to find accommodations to spend the weekend! There are several hotel and AirBnb options availbale, https://countryclubplaza.com/
Jack Stack Barbecue | Freight House
Emily's favorite KC Barbecue. Must try: Burnt Ends and Cheesy Corn Bake https://www.jackstackbbq.com/
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
Charle's favorite KC Barbecue. Must try: The Rocket Pig or The Z-Man...or both https://www.joeskc.com/
Boulevard Brewing Tours & Recreation Center
This is a fun place to tour and taste great beer! Emily and Charles both recommend Boulevard Wheat! https://www.boulevard.com/beer/our-beers/
The College Basketball Experience
The College Basketball Experience is a 41,500-square-foot fan-interactive facility located downtown in Kansas City, Missouri, which includes the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. KCP&L is located directly across the street and is full of restaurants and bars! https://collegebasketballexperience.com/visit/
National WWI Museum and Memorial
Come here for the best view of KC! Great picture background! The National World War I Museum and Memorial of the United States is located in Kansas City, Missouri. Opened to the public as the Liberty Memorial museum in 1926, it was designated in 2004 by the United States Congress as America's official museum dedicated to World War I. https://www.theworldwar.org/
Union Station
Union Station draws tourists from all over the world who marvel at her Grand Hall's 95-foot ceiling, three 3,500-pound chandeliers and the six-foot-wide clock hanging in her central arch.You'll also find a permanent rail exhibit called the KC RAIL EXPERIENCE, exhibit spaces for traveling exhibits produced by the Smithsonian, National Geographic and other international organizations, a PLANETARIUM, an interactive science center SCIENCE CITY and a vibrant Theater District featuring GIANT-SCREEN MOVIES, LIVE THEATER, and so much more. Beginning in June, 2021, the most comprehensive exhibition on Auschwitz will be at Union station. https://www.unionstation.org/auschwitz-not-long-ago-not-far-away https://www.unionstation.org/
Crown Center
Crown Center is a shopping and entertainment district dominated by its namesake mall, which overlooks a plaza with an ice rink. Family-friendly attractions include the Hallmark Visitors Center, with exhibits on this iconic local brand, and the Coterie Theatre, staging both classic and contemporary shows. https://www.crowncenter.com/
Power and Light District
KCP&L is a dining, shopping, office and entertainment district in Downtown Kansas City. It is located directly across from the College Basketball Experience. https://www.powerandlightdistrict.com/
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is a privately funded museum dedicated to preserving the history of Negro league baseball in America. https://www.visitkc.com/business-detail/negro-leagues-baseball-museum
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an art museum in Kansas City, Missouri, known for its encyclopedic collection of art from nearly every continent and culture, and especially for its extensive collection of Asian art. https://www.nelson-atkins.org/