There's more to Kansas City than just BBQ and jazz, although, the BBQ and the jazz are pretty great. We’re sharing some of our favorite spots to help you make the most of your visit to the City of Fountains.
Local Goods & Markets
- Made In KC Marketplace
- City Market
- The Black Pantry
- Sandlot Goods
- Fetch KC
- West Bottoms Flea Markets
- Collective Ex
- Westside Storey
![Profile: The Black Pantry — MIKCexplore](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c70a0dd2b8576b5074454b/b036c29d-5bbc-4a7f-9fbf-01884981360f/IMG_0496.jpg?format=1000w)
Coffee Shops & Hangouts
- Messenger Coffee on Grand
- Oddly Correct on Troost
- Café Corazón in the Crossroads Art District
- Thou Mayest in River Market
- Goat Hill in the West Side
- Blip Roasters in the West Bottoms
- Afterward Tavern in the Crossroads Art District
![Events Calendar — Blip Roasters](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53e960c7e4b0b0caeecb75c9/1634675171048-KWQ4GRIX4PU27J8T2V8C/EX8B2490.jpg?format=1500w)
Breweries, Distilleries, and More
For the beer aficionado :
- Boulevard Brewing Company
- Casual Animal Brewery
- Brewery Emperial
- City Barrell Brewing
- Torn Label Brewing Company
- Strange Days Brewing Co.
- Vine Street Brewing
For the spirit lover :
- J. Rieger & Co. Distillery
- Tom’s Town Distilling Company
- Mean Mule Distilling Co.
- Lifted Spirits Distillery
- Holladay Distillery
For the wine drinker:
Grab a bottle and settle in for the night:
![Need to cool off? Try some of Kansas City's craft breweries, distilleries and wineries | KCUR 89.3 - NPR in Kansas City](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/b0/a5/48ff33854d68b28a570d5e782e4f/casual-animal-1.jpg)
Barbeque
A few of our favorites:
![14+ Best BBQ Restaurants in Kansas City (BBQ Capital of the World)](https://recipesfordads.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Firorellas-Jack-Stack-Barbecue-1024x683.jpg)
Watering Holes & Nightlife
Speakeasy vibes:
Bad & Bougie
Dive-y and dancing:
LGBTQIA+ Owned:
![Dish & Drink KC: Two dazzling new bar experiences, pizza comes to Troost, and significant closings signal a rough winter ahead](https://wpcdn.us-east-1.vip.tn-cloud.net/www.thepitchkc.com/content/uploads/2020/11/Mercury.jpg)
Jazz Clubs
![Jazz Destinations: Kansas City - JAZZIZ Magazine](https://assets.jazziz.com/2019/05/MGDs-c-1024x559.jpg)
Shopping
- Country Club Plaza
- Crown Center
- The Legends
- West 18th Street
- Brookside along 63rd Street
- Crestwood Shops
![Country Club Plaza | Kansas City's Favorite Shopping & Dining District](https://countryclubplaza.com/images/seo-default-image.png)
Cultural & Historical
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
- Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
- National WW1 Museum & Memorial
- Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
- Arabia Steamboat Museum
- U.S National Archives at Kansas City
![National World War I Museum and Memorial - KC Parent Magazine](https://kcparent.com/downloads/23087/download/iStock-1051267786.jpg?cb=86758641145dd14ab0b0a40c37414b85&w=1200)
Family Friendly Activities
- Kansas City Zoo
- Science City at Union Station
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center
- Yaya’s Alpaca Farm
- Museum of Toys & Miniatures
- Worlds of Fun
![Science City at Union Station Pictures: View Photos & Images of Science City at Union Station](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res40/258000/258000-Science-City-At-Union-Station.jpg)
Stadiums & Sporting Events
- Chiefs Kingdom
- The Royals
- Sporting KC
- KC Current
- Fun fact! 21c Kansas City is an Official Hotel Partner of the Kansas City Current. Kansas City is home to the world’s first women’s soccer stadium!
![2022 Sporting KC Roster, Contracts and Options - The Blue Testament](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/DuAyO-F_cyTpCvQSGvB5_UYRFWM=/0x0:6368x4408/1200x800/filters:focal(2593x367:3611x1385)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/70532363/usa_today_17270825.0.jpg)
Outdoor Spaces & Activities
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Tours
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