Kansas City has a lot more to offer than most people realize. This is my collection of places, food, attractions, activities, and local experiences that I know, have enjoyed, or believe are genuinely worth discovering. Some are Kansas City favorites,...
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This is a great place to eat. Be sure to try their shepherds pie. It’s delicious.
KC Hooley House
I’ve been to Loose Park several times, and it’s one of those Kansas City places where you can do as much or as little as you want. There are walking paths, tennis courts, a playground and seasonal splash area for the kids, and plenty of open green sp...
Loose Park
I’ve been to the downtown Kansas City Public Library several times, and it’s worth visiting even if you’re not going there just to check out a book. The building itself gives you plenty to explore, with several floors of books and interesting spaces ...
The Kansas City Public Library: Central Library
I’ve been to the Kansas City Zoo several times over the years and have even had a Friends of the Zoo pass a couple of times. It was always a fun place to spend the day. There’s enough to see that you can come back more than once and still enjoy the e...
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
The Country Club Plaza has been part of Kansas City for a long time, and it’s still a place I think is worth exploring. I’ve been there many times over the years, and there’s something enjoyable about simply walking around the district, looking throu...