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Things to do/try in Kansas City
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items Looking for exciting activities to enjoy with family or friends in the Kansas City area? This list has you covered! From outdoor adventures and group outings to breathtaking scenic views and must-try spots, there’s something for everyone!
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Arts & Entertainment
Breakfast spots
Coffee spots
Outdoor Activities
Looking for fun things to do in Kansas City with friends or family? This list has you covered! From outdoor adventures to indoor activities, there’s something for everyone, no matter what you’re in the mood for. Explore ideas I’ve tried and loved tha...
The City Market is a great spot to enjoy with your loved ones! You’ll find fresh fruits and vegetables, along with a variety of unique pop-up shops to explore.
City Market
This is the perfect spot for dogs to play while their owners unwind with a drink or enjoy a meal.
Bar K
The view from this memorial is stunning, especially at sunset, offering a beautiful glimpse of the city! This is a good place to go to with some friends when you’re bored and want a scenic view of KC.
Home | National WWI Museum and Memorial
This may be a high school, but the scenic view from here is absolutely breathtaking! You can see the entire Kansas city skyline, and it feels like you’re looking down at it from above.
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
Restaurants
Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen is a restaurant that serves Cajun and Creole food in a lively setting. Some say the live music complements the meal and enhances the restaurant's vibrant atmosphere. The food is soo good!!!
Jazz A Louisiana Kitchen
If you’re craving some great KC BBQ, Slap’s is the spot to try! The food is incredible, the staff is friendly and provides great service, and the music creates a fantastic vibe. Plus, the prices are super reasonable!
Slap's BBQ
If you’re craving soul food, Peachtree is the place to be! The food is absolutely delicious. Their menu changes daily, but their meats, sides, and desserts are always amazing!
PeachTree Cafeteria
Arts & Entertainment
This is an ideal group activity to enjoy with friends or family! Each game accommodates up to 6 players, and there are multiple games to choose from. It feels like you’re stepping into a video game and playing it in real life. It’s so much fun—you ha...
Sandbox VR | Immersive Virtual Reality Experiences
Looking for an exciting group activity? This game show experience lets you compete against each other in a thrilling and hilarious showdown. Perfect for family or friends—it’s a must-try for your next outing!
Game Show Battle Rooms
This is such a cute spot to visit when you’re looking for something to do. The interior is beautiful, and you can grab some great coffee while strolling around with friends or family.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Breakfast spots
Homegrown is hands down my favorite breakfast spot! Everything is incredible—the biscuits are soft, the homemade pop tarts are delicious, and the breakfast potatoes are absolutely amazing.
HomeGrown Kansas City Menu | The Best Brunch & Lunch in KC
Snooze offers amazing food and a great atmosphere. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, plus a bar where you can enjoy some fantastic drinks. Such a cute spot!
Snooze A.M. Eatery: Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant
Coffee spots
You can’t beat the lively atmosphere, and there’s plenty of seating—including a rooftop area. Their coffee is some of the most versatile in the city, satisfying both coffee connoisseurs and macchiato lovers alike. Plus, they offer incredible fresh-ba...
Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
Has the best craft coffee in the metro, hands down. Go here if you are a legit coffee snob and want to enjoy some truly exceptional coffee.
Oddly Correct Coffee Bar
Love this place for its abundance of space and its industrial vibe. I would say this place has my favorite baristas and in general the most "warm and welcoming".
Rochester Brewing and Roasting Company – Beer. Coffee ...
Thou Mayest is solid with their roasts and they have some fun locations, my favorite of which is inside the Nelson. Go grab a cup and walk around one of the most underrated art museums in the country! (also you dont have to pay for parking if you par...
Thou Mayest - Nelson-Atkins
This is the cutest spot with incredible coffee! It’s the perfect place to catch up with friends, have a Bible study, or simply chat. I absolutely love the cozy atmosphere and their delicious coffee.
Post Coffee Company - Specialty Coffee Roaster - Lee's Summit
They roast great beans here as well and their baristas are knowledgable. Shop aesthetic is a little plain but sometimes it's nice to come with some work to do or a book to read here, it's not super mainstream as far as KC standards.
Second Best Coffee