Venues
27 places
- Venues · district
39th Street Restaurant Row
Midtown
Midtown's eclectic dining district with dozens of locally owned restaurants and bars.
- Venues · shopping
Adams Dairy Landing
Blue Springs
Open-air shopping and dining center anchored by popular restaurants and retail. The main commercial hub for Blue Springs.
- Venues · landmark
American Jazz Walk of Fame
18th & Vine
Bronze medallions honoring jazz legends along 18th & Vine. A free outdoor tribute to KC's jazz heritage.
- Venues · shopping
Brookside Shops
Brookside
Walkable historic shopping district with 80+ shops and restaurants since 1919.
- Venues · market
City Market
River Market
One of the largest and oldest public farmers markets in the Midwest. Year-round vendors with local produce, international foods, and artisan goods.
- Venues · shopping
Country Club Plaza
Plaza
America's first outdoor shopping district, built in 1922 with Spanish-inspired architecture. Over 100 shops, restaurants, and the famous Plaza Lights holiday display.
- Venues · arts-district
Crossroads Arts District
Crossroads
KC's creative core packed with galleries, studios, restaurants, and breweries. First Fridays bring thousands to gallery openings and street performances.
- Venues · shopping-entertainment
Crown Center
Crown Center
Shopping, dining, and entertainment complex connected to the Westin and Sheraton. Hallmark visitor center inside.
- Venues · historic-district
Downtown Lee's Summit
Lee's Summit
Walkable downtown district with locally owned shops, restaurants, and a vibrant farmers market. A small-town Main Street feel right in the metro.
- Venues · historic-district
Independence Square
Independence
Historic town square anchored by the Jackson County Courthouse. Local shops, cafes, and the starting point for several Truman walking tours.
- Venues · food-hall
Iron District
North Kansas City
Open-air food and drink destination built from colorful shipping containers. Rotating local food vendors, tiki bar, shops, and events. Dog and family-friendly.
- Venues · shopping
Legends Outlets Kansas City
Kansas City, KS
Large outdoor outlet shopping center with 100+ stores in the Village West entertainment district.
- Venues · live-music
Lemonade Park
West Bottoms
Outdoor music venue in the West Bottoms. Local and touring acts under the stars with food trucks and good vibes.
- Venues · civic-center
Lenexa City Center
Lenexa
New civic hub with a community center, public market, splash pad, amphitheater, and gathering spaces. Host of the annual Lenexa BBQ Battle.
- Venues · event-space
Mildale Farm
Olathe
A 500-acre working farm and event space with stunning prairie views, a historic barn, and seasonal community events. A taste of rural Kansas minutes from the suburbs.
- Venues · convention-center
Overland Park Convention Center
Overland Park
Johnson County's World Cup welcome center during summer 2026. Info desks, shuttle connections, and World Cup activities for visitors staying on the Kansas side.
- Venues · shopping
Park Place
Leawood
Mixed-use lifestyle center with luxury shops, restaurants, a movie theater, and residential lofts. A walkable suburban destination.
- Venues · food-hall
Parlor
Crossroads
Three-level Crossroads food hall with multiple restaurants, two bars, and a rooftop with downtown views.
- Venues · entertainment-district
Power & Light District
Power & Light
Downtown entertainment district with restaurants, bars, and live music venues. Major gathering spot during events.
- Venues · entertainment-district
River Quay
River Market
Revitalized section of the River Market with restaurants, a comedy club, and nightlife. Walking distance to the City Market and streetcar.
- Venues · shopping
The Shops of Prairie Village
Prairie Village
Walkable neighborhood shopping center with local boutiques, restaurants, and services.
- Venues · shopping
Town Center Crossing — Leawood
Leawood
Upscale outdoor shopping center adjacent to Town Center Plaza. Features premium retailers, specialty shops, and popular dining.
- Venues · shopping
Town Center Plaza
Overland Park
Upscale open-air shopping center with national retailers, local boutiques, and several popular restaurants.
- Venues · entertainment-district
West Bottoms
West Bottoms
Historic warehouse district known for First Friday antique and vintage shopping. Multiple multistory warehouses packed with dealers, plus food and drinks.
- Venues · event-district
West Bottoms First Fridays
West Bottoms
First weekend of each month: antique shopping, vintage dealers, food trucks, and art galleries.
- Venues · entertainment-district
Westport
Westport
KC's oldest entertainment district, founded in 1833. A lively mix of bars, restaurants, shops, and live music venues on and around Westport Road.
- Venues · shopping
Zona Rosa
Northland
Open-air shopping and entertainment center in the Northland. Mix of retail, restaurants, and seasonal events near the airport.