Ideas for my trip to Kansas City, Missouri

king is cool just wander it is so cool down there!!

 

Yep, please take your place in line and maybe you might get your order placed in 30-45 minutes! But the wait is worth it, great food, great prices. Try it, you'll like it.

 

Wanda Jackson was going to 12th street and Vine. Let me know what's there.

 

Perry used to let us BYOB, we made a whole night out of it a couple times. Be prepared to change clothes after you leave though!

My vote for local BBQ is Jack's Stack, Martin City though...

 

Hands down the best and only real bbq in town!

 

I must be the only person that likes Rosedale BBQ. Oh well, shorter line for me!

 

I'm formerly a local...Winstead's on the Plaza for the best 50's style steakburger in the U.S.

Nelson Adkins art museum is just 2 blocks from there...truly a world class art museum. If nothing else, drive by it and see the magnificent buildings and surrounding grounds when you cruise the Plaza. Best little city in the Midwest! I guarantee you'll love the town no matter what you do.

 

If your going down town you have to try Town Topic it's the best bergers in town been there since i think the 40's!!


2121 Broadway Street, Kansas City MO 64108

 

I second the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and right next door is the Jazz Museum, which you'll enjoy as much or more. Also, get to Westport and have a drink in the oldest building in town - Kelly's Westport Bar - at the corner of Westport Road and Pennsylvania Avenue. Kit Carson, the James Brothers, pretty much everyone from the 1840s to the present has been in that building.

And if you want to see Harry Truman's post-war DeSoto, go to the Truman Library in Independence.

 

Cactus 1 you are not the only one that likes rosedales.

 

I like rosedales a lot too. I ate there for the first time a few months ago, it was fantastic. There are so many good BBQ joints around here its easy to forget some.

 

yes!! might pack so heat too...

 

I looked and The Rumblejetts are playing an early show in Westport Saturday night. Good way to get your blood circulating.
http://www.rumblejetts.com/

And i'm no BBQ expert, but i've always liked Arthur Bryants also.

 

We are going to be staying at the Court Yard Country Club Plaza. So it sounds like we are in a good spot....no?

 

We went there last 4th of July vacation, had a good time at the dragstrip, if you like to watch drag racing; Alot of things to do in KC, MO. - also Worlds Of Fun - the KC Zoo
Kansas City International Raceway "Your Home For NHRA Drag Racing In Missouri" 8201 Noland Road - Kansas City - MO - 64138 Telephone 816.358.6700 - Fax 816.358.7059
www.kcironline.com

 

It seems like people already nailed the good BBQ in town with Arthur Bryant's and Okie Joes. If you like Mexican food, you should check out the Boulevard and get the best (and cheapest) tacos and burritos in town at Rico's Tacos Lupe. If you want a little fancier food one night, check out the lounge at bluestem.

The River Market at about 6th and Grand has a nice mix of resteraunts and coffee shops, as well as a huge antique mall.

The National WW1 Museum is also in KC, and is a good way to spend an afternoon!

The plaza is good home base to explore from, and a really nice part of town. It's a little uppity as far bars go after dark.

 

yep WW1 museum,and that revolving resturaunt in the sky,SKY'S,crown plaza for shopping with the wife.See if you can hook up with any of them dudes from "LOS PUNK RODS", I know most of them and they are straight shooters and would help you decide and find things to do.

 

I prefer Gates then KC Masterpiece if I can't find a Gates that is open.

Sorry to disagree but I just don't care for Arther Bryants.

This time of year there is a show or cruise going on about every weekend. I am completely out of the show/cruise scene any more but I can find you something if I try.

There is a really good mexican place up the road here in Raytown. But it mostly authentic mexican so if you are after texican food you would be sol.

 

Is there anything to do on the way thru Iowa?

 

Nope, unless you like to watch corn grow

 

Lots of HAMBers in Iowa. Might post your route and at least you could stop for a visit.

Lots of times when we are traveling we stop for a leg stretch and a visit when we go past someone's place.

 

Our car was purchased new AT 5835 Troost Ave in Kansas City Missouri in December of 1950. It was the old Jerry Smith Crosstown Motors Chrysler/Plymouth dealership. Our car lived most of its life at 435 West 58th street in Kansas City. It was the residence of Murat Boyle and his wife Claudine Boyle. Take some pics for us if you venture over that way. we will never make it to kansas city

 

I really couldn't suggest that anyone not from the area go down there for pics. Mid town just isn't the place to hang out if you don't know your way around.

 

well i know 435 west 58th street is in a well-to do neighborhood . Dont know anything about troost ave other than the building that was once the car dealership is now a neighborhood housing services and troost ave is known for its tulips.

 

Ya, as far as hambers to visit, I would love to....we will be going down 35 the whole way!

Also Found out KC Masterpiece is closed

 

Lottsa good suggestions offered so far, if you want a great breakfast, try the Corner Cafe at 39th st. and Swope parkway, do not confuse this with a local chain called Corner Cafe, across the street and a few doors up the street was a hip hardware store turned cool stuff shop also. Always a blast, great food choices. Very hip vintage clothing and furniture store further toward county line on 39th st., The Boomerang. And Retro inferno, is also a great retro, mid-century store on main st. A little something for the lady, try Bob Jones Shoe store which is at 1914 Grand Street a couple of blocks North of Main st, a huge warehouse store of funky shoes right downtown. The new electric light district is also right in this same area which has a plethera of offerings for fun. Have fun and don't miss the beautiful PLaza area. ~sololobo~

 

HA, Im pretty used to ghettos, but I'll take your word for it!

 

Go to the original Oklahoma Joe's on 41st and Mission. Then go to the nelson atkins...if the weather is nice you can walk around outside and check out the new tree (you will see). Arthor Bryant's is great as well, with more history than all other BBQ joints.

Next run to the WW1 memorial, go to the top for the best view of the city. Grab a drink at Knuckheads or Grinders after that.

Tour Boulevard if you get a chance...get reservations or kiss alot of ass when you walk in (done it!).

Also, if you like beer...parkville is having a brew fest on Saturday! Good times and nice little hole in the wall town.

If you like pizza and beer...go to the Tap Room (connected to Waldo Pizza)...good beers and okay pizza.

Crossroads is fun and worth hopping around.

There is my two cents! If you do any of those, I will probably run into you for sure!

Take care....(Best in KC-Art Museam, BBQ, BLVD Smokestack Series Beer)...

 

I'm surprised nobody mentioned Stroud's Restaurant. KC is a barbeque town, but if you get tired of it, Stroud's is the best chicken joint around. If you're on the Plaza, you're only 3-4 miles from the south location in Fairway. The north location has a better atmosphere, but is a bit of a drive. Too bad the original place had to be bulldozed, it was the best.

http://www.stroudsrestaurant.com/