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Country Club Plaza
Neighborhood Cool Factors β’ Entertaining β’ Extremely Walkable β’ Historic β’ Lively
Some call it the βRodeo Drive of the midwest,β but this spanish-inspired shopping district dotted with fountains and statues, truly has a flavor all its own.
Things To Do
Take in the sights and sounds of this 15-block area with a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride or a gondola float on the adjacent Brush Creek. When the holidays roll around, theΒ Plaza LightsΒ are an eight-decade sensation and the annual Plaza Art Fair each fall presents the countryβs top visual artists.
Two nationally renowned art museums are located nearby,Β The Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtΒ and theΒ Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Located on the campus of UMKC, theΒ Kansas City RepΒ is one of the best-kept secrets in the Midwestern theater scene, delighting local audiences and inspiring New York productions at the same time.
WHERE TO SHOP
Itβs been said, and bears repeating: no trip to Kansas City is complete without shopping on The Plaza. Seasoned shoppers will find high-end labels likeΒ Michael Kors,Β Kate SpadeΒ andΒ Kendra Scott. Local-vores will love Hallmark-ownedΒ HMKΒ as well asΒ Charlie Hustleβhome to retro apparel such as T-shirts and wool hatsβandΒ Three Dog Bakery, which began in KC and now has locations around the globe, not to mention a gigantic menu of treats for manβs best friend. For antiques, venture toΒ 45th & State Line, where youβll find a charming collection of traditional and vintage.
Places To Eat
Sidewalk cafes and patios on the Plaza just canβt be beat. See for yourself and rest your heels at local institutions likeΒ The Classic CupΒ (seafood and sandwiches) andΒ Gram & DunΒ (comfort food with creative drink pairings). RyeΒ features down-home favorites such as fried chicken and hand-selected steaks cooked over pecan and white oak, plus a killer weekend brunch. Other favorites includeΒ Parkway Social KitchenΒ for swanky atmosphere,Β Kaldi’s CoffeeΒ for caffeination andΒ Shake ShackΒ for craveworthy cheeseburgers.