Loretta's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Where & how Hallmark got started, what's not to like! Don't leave without making your very own present bow.
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Hallmark Visitors Center
2501 McGee StWhere & how Hallmark got started, what's not to like! Don't leave without making your very own present bow.
Must see! An excellent tribute to honor our heros. Plus, you can bring a picnic & enjoy the lawn & spectacular view!
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Национален музеј и споменик на Првата светска војна
2 Memorial DrMust see! An excellent tribute to honor our heros. Plus, you can bring a picnic & enjoy the lawn & spectacular view!
East 18 Street & Vine Street
Explore where jazz started in KC.
It's a little gem not too far from everything. Rose garden is beautifulin bloom!
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Loose Park Pond
It's a little gem not too far from everything. Rose garden is beautifulin bloom!
Fun to see how marbles are made! A bit out of the way but can be combined with a trip the the Agricultural Museum.
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Moon Marble Company
600 E Front StFun to see how marbles are made! A bit out of the way but can be combined with a trip the the Agricultural Museum.
Becoming more impressive but still really spread out, be prepared to walk alot! It's kinda hard to find but don't leave without crossing the swinging bridge.
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Канзас Сити зоолошка градина
6800 Zoo DrBecoming more impressive but still really spread out, be prepared to walk alot! It's kinda hard to find but don't leave without crossing the swinging bridge.
KC is hot & humid. Sometimesyou just need to get out of the heat & date yourself. Kind of embarrassing to see the toys you played with in your youth in a museum!
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Toy and Miniature Museum
KC is hot & humid. Sometimesyou just need to get out of the heat & date yourself. Kind of embarrassing to see the toys you played with in your youth in a museum!
Out of the way but fascinating to see how far we've come. Pair it with the Moon Marble Company to make an outing.
National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame
630 North 126th StreetOut of the way but fascinating to see how far we've come. Pair it with the Moon Marble Company to make an outing.
Free coffee tastings on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays. A little bit of fact & a little bit of fun! Try on the hats before you go!
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The Roasterie Cafe
1204 W 27th StFree coffee tastings on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays. A little bit of fact & a little bit of fun! Try on the hats before you go!
Goodness! All that money. Must drive them nuts working there, why don't you go visit?
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Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
1 Memorial DrGoodness! All that money. Must drive them nuts working there, why don't you go visit?
Frontier Army Museum
100 Reynolds AveWhole family fun......especially for the boys! Boys & their toys....
Free on Tuesdays! Beautiful, serene & expansive.
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Арборетум и ботаничка градина во Оверланд Парк
8909 W 179th StFree on Tuesdays! Beautiful, serene & expansive.
This will bring the child out of anyone! Try to bundle this with Sealife or other attractions.
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
2475 Grand BlvdThis will bring the child out of anyone! Try to bundle this with Sealife or other attractions.
New to town & a crowd pleaser. Try to bundle this with Legoland or another attraction.
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SEA LIFE Kansas City
2475 Grand BlvdNew to town & a crowd pleaser. Try to bundle this with Legoland or another attraction.
Fascinating to see a real life hide & seek adventure. Such fantastically preserved history.
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Музеј на парниот брод „Арабија“
400 Grand BlvdFascinating to see a real life hide & seek adventure. Such fantastically preserved history.
The staff volunteers are former TWA employees who have LOTS of stories to share. The TWA Museum now joins my short list of Unique Kansas City Experiences (the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and the National WWI Museum -- all unique to KC.) We highly recommend this museum.
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TWA Museum
10 Richards RdThe staff volunteers are former TWA employees who have LOTS of stories to share. The TWA Museum now joins my short list of Unique Kansas City Experiences (the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and the National WWI Museum -- all unique to KC.) We highly recommend this museum.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) is a privately funded, not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of African-American baseball and its profound impact on the social advancement of America.
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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
1616 E 18th StNegro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) is a privately funded, not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of African-American baseball and its profound impact on the social advancement of America.
He never graduated from college, failed in business and became president. He stopped the buck, defeated Dewey and led our nation - and the world - through some of the most dramatic chapters in human history. Explore the life and legacy of President Truman at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum.
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Harry S Truman Library and Museum
500 W US Hwy 24He never graduated from college, failed in business and became president. He stopped the buck, defeated Dewey and led our nation - and the world - through some of the most dramatic chapters in human history. Explore the life and legacy of President Truman at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum.
A multifaceted exhibit highlighting the countless musicians who crafted "Kansas City jazz," a sound known all over the world, The Blue Room also provides a distinctive platform to present dynamic performances from the best local and national jazz talent in an intimate setting.
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American Jazz Museum
1616 E 18th StA multifaceted exhibit highlighting the countless musicians who crafted "Kansas City jazz," a sound known all over the world, The Blue Room also provides a distinctive platform to present dynamic performances from the best local and national jazz talent in an intimate setting.
The National Airline History Museum is located at the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport in Kansas City, Mo. To walk through it is to truly step back in time, to a different and more graceful age of air transportation. The museum contains a collection of photographs, artifacts, printed material and audio/visual displays that will bring you the true flavor of an age gone by.
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Airline History Museum
201 NW Lou Holland DrThe National Airline History Museum is located at the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport in Kansas City, Mo. To walk through it is to truly step back in time, to a different and more graceful age of air transportation. The museum contains a collection of photographs, artifacts, printed material and audio/visual displays that will bring you the true flavor of an age gone by.
Cliff Drive is currently CLOSED to motorized vehicles every day.
CLOSURES: the westbound lane is a dedicated bike and pedestrian lane every day. The entire drive is closed to vehicular traffic from everyday to allow for walkers, runners, and bikers alike to use the scenic byway.
Cliff Drive
Cliff DriveCliff Drive is currently CLOSED to motorized vehicles every day.
CLOSURES: the westbound lane is a dedicated bike and pedestrian lane every day. The entire drive is closed to vehicular traffic from everyday to allow for walkers, runners, and bikers alike to use the scenic byway.
Cave Spring Park Trail. LOCATION: 8701 E. Gregory, KCMO 64133. DISTANCE: 4.5 miles. TRAIL TYPE: Natural. These dirt hiking trails are located at the Cave Spring Historic Site & Nature Center. There are 3 loops — but once on the trail it feels like the trails all loop and cross so much you can take a different route each trip.
Cave Spring Park
8701 E Gregory BlvdCave Spring Park Trail. LOCATION: 8701 E. Gregory, KCMO 64133. DISTANCE: 4.5 miles. TRAIL TYPE: Natural. These dirt hiking trails are located at the Cave Spring Historic Site & Nature Center. There are 3 loops — but once on the trail it feels like the trails all loop and cross so much you can take a different route each trip.
Looking like something out of a painting, the Flint Hills are a region in eastern Kansas named for the abundant residual flint eroded from the bedrock that lies near the surface. One of the best ways to admire the scenic beauty of the Flint Hills is to embark on a leisurely drive. Stop by Visit Kansas to learn more about the Flint Hills.
Flinthills
Looking like something out of a painting, the Flint Hills are a region in eastern Kansas named for the abundant residual flint eroded from the bedrock that lies near the surface. One of the best ways to admire the scenic beauty of the Flint Hills is to embark on a leisurely drive. Stop by Visit Kansas to learn more about the Flint Hills.
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm invites visitors of all ages to discover a working 1860s farm with horses, chickens, sheep, and other livestock. You and your family can engage in some of the activities that were a part of daily life for the Mahaffie family and their neighbors. Mahaffie is open year round!
The Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site is the only working stagecoach stop left along the Santa Fe Trail. It demonstrates the important role of small farmsteads (and their owners) in opening trade with New Mexico.
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Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop-Farm
1200 E Kansas City RdMahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm invites visitors of all ages to discover a working 1860s farm with horses, chickens, sheep, and other livestock. You and your family can engage in some of the activities that were a part of daily life for the Mahaffie family and their neighbors. Mahaffie is open year round!
The Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site is the only working stagecoach stop left along the Santa Fe Trail. It demonstrates the important role of small farmsteads (and their owners) in opening trade with New Mexico.
The Little House on the Prairie Museum LHOPM is a non-profit historical site and museum dedicated to preserving the homestead of Laura Ingalls Wilder, 13 miles Southwest of Independence, Kansas. As a 501(c)3 organization, the goal is to continue to educate the public about the author Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie Books, and life on the Prairie in the late 1800's.
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Little House on the Prairie Museum
2507 County Rd 3000The Little House on the Prairie Museum LHOPM is a non-profit historical site and museum dedicated to preserving the homestead of Laura Ingalls Wilder, 13 miles Southwest of Independence, Kansas. As a 501(c)3 organization, the goal is to continue to educate the public about the author Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie Books, and life on the Prairie in the late 1800's.
Hands on
Fun for the inner child! Leftovers from the hallmark company you and your children are invited to be artistic & have fun! Make a puzzle, paint a masterpiece or create a card there are too many fun things to do!
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Kaleidoscope
2500 Grand BlvdFun for the inner child! Leftovers from the hallmark company you and your children are invited to be artistic & have fun! Make a puzzle, paint a masterpiece or create a card there are too many fun things to do!
Free 2pm-close Monday-Thursday. Great fun for the littles & the child inside! Who wouldn't want to feed goats, poke chickens, race tractors or ride horses & go panning?
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Дејана Роуз Детска Фарма
13800 Switzer RdFree 2pm-close Monday-Thursday. Great fun for the littles & the child inside! Who wouldn't want to feed goats, poke chickens, race tractors or ride horses & go panning?
A Union Station package gives you a better entrance price. Lots of hands on fun!
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Science City
30 W Pershing RdA Union Station package gives you a better entrance price. Lots of hands on fun!
Find permits at the boat slip & enjoy some fishing while the children play on the equipment.
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Wyandotte County Park
Find permits at the boat slip & enjoy some fishing while the children play on the equipment.
Year round fun! Take the family or make it a seasonal date.....check to see what they're doing before you go.
Weston Red Barn Farm
16300 Wilkerson RdYear round fun! Take the family or make it a seasonal date.....check to see what they're doing before you go.
A beautiful way to spend some time with nature, conveniently in city!
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Центар за природата на езерото
4701 E Gregory BlvdA beautiful way to spend some time with nature, conveniently in city!
Breakout KC Escape Room | Park Place
11535 Ash StTruly fun!
Activities
Whether lover of the old or into the modern, there's always a masterpiece to be had. Don't miss out on the glass maze out front, talk about fun!!!
Whether lover of the old or into modern viewing art is just relaxing.
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Музеј на уметноста Нелсон-Аткинс
4525 Oak StWhether lover of the old or into modern viewing art is just relaxing.
Кауфман стадион
1 Royal WayTry an uber drop off, it'll save you a bunch!
Look at their website for free concerts, well worth the look. Tuba Christmas & Happy Hour, yes please! Park on a side street or come early & eat at the Webster house.....saves on ridiculous parking predicaments.
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway BlvdLook at their website for free concerts, well worth the look. Tuba Christmas & Happy Hour, yes please! Park on a side street or come early & eat at the Webster house.....saves on ridiculous parking predicaments.
Go for drinks & jazz in the basement, you won't regret it.
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Majestic
931 Broadway BlvdGo for drinks & jazz in the basement, you won't regret it.
See if you can't find a discount through informationon the Country Club Plaza.
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Worlds of Fun
4545 Worlds of Fun AveSee if you can't find a discount through informationon the Country Club Plaza.
Sister park to Worlds of Fun see if you can't get a discount at the information center on Country Club Plaza.
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Oceans of Fun
4545 Worlds of Fun AveSister park to Worlds of Fun see if you can't get a discount at the information center on Country Club Plaza.
Truly fun to watch a production outside under the stars!
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Театарот Старлајт
4600 Starlight RdTruly fun to watch a production outside under the stars!
So much energy! The Cauldron is the best!!
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Стадионот Чилдренс Мерси
1 Sporting WaySo much energy! The Cauldron is the best!!
Small town feel, just good old-fashioned fun. Play ball! Check the site for weekday specials.
Kansas City T-Bones
1800 Village West PkwySmall town feel, just good old-fashioned fun. Play ball! Check the site for weekday specials.
Multiple avenues for outdoor fun. Disc golf, boat slip, bike paths, play equipment, etc. etc. Don't forget to bring water!
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Shawnee Mission Park
Shawnee Mission ParkMultiple avenues for outdoor fun. Disc golf, boat slip, bike paths, play equipment, etc. etc. Don't forget to bring water!
Got a hankering for snow? Take a trip to snow creek & end it with a trip to O'Malley's!
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Сноу Крик Ски Арија
1 Snow Creek DrGot a hankering for snow? Take a trip to snow creek & end it with a trip to O'Malley's!
Yup, we have them like all the other cities.........only, ours is better.
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Zip KC
12829 Loring RdYup, we have them like all the other cities.........only, ours is better.
KC Pumpkin Patch
13875 S Gardner RdFall fun for family & friends! Come one, come all.
The Livestock Show began as The National Hereford Show, 121 years ago in a tent in the Kansas City Stockyards. Since 1899, the American Royal Livestock Show has grown to become one of the largest livestock shows in the nation! Drawing an audience of owners, breeders, future business and agriculture leaders, and animal enthusiasts from across the nation.
American Royal
1701 American Royal CtThe Livestock Show began as The National Hereford Show, 121 years ago in a tent in the Kansas City Stockyards. Since 1899, the American Royal Livestock Show has grown to become one of the largest livestock shows in the nation! Drawing an audience of owners, breeders, future business and agriculture leaders, and animal enthusiasts from across the nation.
Shopping
Come on down & walk the shops! Stretch your legs, enjoy the sights, lights & sounds......maybe even some food & a horse draw carriage ride.........take a gander at the gondola rides!
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Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdCome on down & walk the shops! Stretch your legs, enjoy the sights, lights & sounds......maybe even some food & a horse draw carriage ride.........take a gander at the gondola rides!
Open market where weekends come alive with local vendors. Lots to see & too much to experiencein one day, have fun!
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River Market
Open market where weekends come alive with local vendors. Lots to see & too much to experiencein one day, have fun!
Multiple choices
Fun for everyone!
Free train exhibit & train watching from the bridge. Stop for food at Harvey's or Pierpont. Shop for souvenirs while taking in the historic station. Immerse yourself in history as you delve into the scientific at the Science Center. Use the Link to get to Crown Center or hope on the tram to reach City Market. So much to do at Union Station!
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Железничка станица Канзас Сити
30 W Pershing RdFun for everyone!
Free train exhibit & train watching from the bridge. Stop for food at Harvey's or Pierpont. Shop for souvenirs while taking in the historic station. Immerse yourself in history as you delve into the scientific at the Science Center. Use the Link to get to Crown Center or hope on the tram to reach City Market. So much to do at Union Station!
So many choices!
Historic, shops, restaurants, activities, shows, sights.......all in one location!
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Crown Center
2450 Grand BlvdSo many choices!
Historic, shops, restaurants, activities, shows, sights.......all in one location!
Enjoyable expanse of shops, sports, entertainment, dining & more!
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Legends Outlets Kansas City
1843 Village West PkwyEnjoyable expanse of shops, sports, entertainment, dining & more!
Hold off til the first Friday's if you can! These masterpieces are only a $1 & lines are down the block. The art district comes alive on First Friday's!
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Christopher Elbow Chocolates
1819 McGee StHold off til the first Friday's if you can! These masterpieces are only a $1 & lines are down the block. The art district comes alive on First Friday's!

Thank you for celebrating 2021 with us!




New This Year

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Live the Legend!
King Henry VIII and his royal court invite one and all to his 16th Century European village, featuring something for the whole family. Pay heed to the exploits of jousting knights on thundering steeds, roam the village shops for unique crafts, delight in entertainment on one of our 25 stages, and feast on delicious food and drinks from the far reaches of the globe!
Truly unique!
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Kansas City Renaissance Festival
633 N 130th St
Thank you for celebrating 2021 with us!




New This Year

Daily Events

Daily Contests

Fundraising Opportunities

Employment

Vendor Applications
Live the Legend!
King Henry VIII and his royal court invite one and all to his 16th Century European village, featuring something for the whole family. Pay heed to the exploits of jousting knights on thundering steeds, roam the village shops for unique crafts, delight in entertainment on one of our 25 stages, and feast on delicious food and drinks from the far reaches of the globe!
Truly unique!
Food Scene
The BEST BBQ in KC! Nothing to look at but they know how to smoke & the sauce is fantastic!
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LC's Bar-B-Q
5800 Blue PkwyThe BEST BBQ in KC! Nothing to look at but they know how to smoke & the sauce is fantastic!
Yes, it's a gas station.......& the best baked beans in KC! You've got to have a taste.
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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveYes, it's a gas station.......& the best baked beans in KC! You've got to have a taste.
In house chips, tasty mexican and the BEST margaritas! You'll never regret getting the pitcher.
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Ponak's Mexican Kitchen & Bar
2856 Southwest BlvdIn house chips, tasty mexican and the BEST margaritas! You'll never regret getting the pitcher.
Delicious food & a beautiful view of the city. Fantastic place for a romantic dinner.
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Piropos Piano Bar
4141 N Mulberry DrDelicious food & a beautiful view of the city. Fantastic place for a romantic dinner.
Wonderful 5-course dinner! Warm and intimate setting ripe for the romantic evening.
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Pierpont's at Union Station
30 West Pershing RoadWonderful 5-course dinner! Warm and intimate setting ripe for the romantic evening.
Perfect rehearsal dinner spot! Good food, great atmosphere, wonderful Sunday brunch.
Harvey's at Union Station
30 West Pershing RoadPerfect rehearsal dinner spot! Good food, great atmosphere, wonderful Sunday brunch.
A little outside the barrel.......be daring, go out on a vine.
Full % alcohol on sweet wines!
Z&M Twisted Vines Wines & Winery
620 Cherokee StA little outside the barrel.......be daring, go out on a vine.
Full % alcohol on sweet wines!
Fantastic french cuisine!!! Husband & wife duo cook & make you feel like family.
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Cafe Des Amis
112 Main StFantastic french cuisine!!! Husband & wife duo cook & make you feel like family.
A little out of the way but why not? Hit Weston on the way back & go to O'Malley's pub! So good!
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Amelia Earhart Birthplace
223 N Terrace StA little out of the way but why not? Hit Weston on the way back & go to O'Malley's pub! So good!
Got to try it once a least! Fantastic irish food, live music & dug down down down into the ground.
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O'Malley's Pub
540 Welt StGot to try it once a least! Fantastic irish food, live music & dug down down down into the ground.
Garozzo's Overland Park
9950 College BlvdJust good Italian!
Entertainment
Look for the Free Discovery concerts & be blown away by some absolutely amazing talent.
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The Folly Theater
300 W 12th StLook for the Free Discovery concerts & be blown away by some absolutely amazing talent.
The KC Improv Company
4010 Pennsylvania AveWhat a fabulous evening of fun!
Never underestimate the need for speed!
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NASCAR Racing Experience and Richard Petty Driving Experience
400 Speedway BlvdNever underestimate the need for speed!
The Blue Room. Named after the famed 1930s Street Hotel club in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District, the Blue Room simultaneously honors the past and showcases the present names in jazz.
Specialties: The Blue Room is the only jazz club in Kansas City that allows minors to attend its shows as long as they are accompanied by an adult. It is also one of the only small-scale jazz listening rooms in Kansas City. This is your opportunity to listen to jazz musicians only a few feet away, fully immersing yourself in the music and experience!
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Blue Rooms
1600 E 18th StThe Blue Room. Named after the famed 1930s Street Hotel club in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District, the Blue Room simultaneously honors the past and showcases the present names in jazz.
Specialties: The Blue Room is the only jazz club in Kansas City that allows minors to attend its shows as long as they are accompanied by an adult. It is also one of the only small-scale jazz listening rooms in Kansas City. This is your opportunity to listen to jazz musicians only a few feet away, fully immersing yourself in the music and experience!
If you have a need for speed & don't want to wait for a bi-annual nascar race......look no further!
Every Friday night from March-October & events in between come to lakeside racetrack for some awesomefun!!
Lakeside Speedway
5615 Wolcott DrIf you have a need for speed & don't want to wait for a bi-annual nascar race......look no further!
Every Friday night from March-October & events in between come to lakeside racetrack for some awesomefun!!