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KC Activity #6 – Boulevard Beer Hall
2534 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108
Cost: $
Atmosphere: Spacious, friendly, relaxed
Good for: Beer snobs, parties, happy hour
Features: Patio, photo booth, gift shop, foosball table.
Pro Tip: With a patio, board games, snacks and tasty beer, the Beer Hall is perfect for a Sunday Funday.
KC Activity #4 – Tom’s Town
1701 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Cost: $$
Atmosphere: Gatsby-esque, Intimate
Cuisine: New American
Good for: Date night, history buffs, booze lovers
Pro Tip: Belly up to the bar to watch the bartenders work their magic.
Tom’s Town Distilling Co. is the first legal distillery in Kansas City since the prohibition. We took the $10 tour, which is the perfect mix of distillery information and Kansas City history. You also get to sample each of the three spirits Tom’s Town distills – vodka, bourbon and gin. Their gin has 14 herbs and flavors, and was my favorite of the three.
KC Activity #3 – Loose Park
5200 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64112
Cost: Free
Features: Tennis courts, running path, playground, rose garden
Good for: Families, runners, history buffs, dog lovers
Pro Tip: Bring a hammock. Loose has tons of trees, perfect for a relaxing day.
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KC Activity #2 – Kansas City Library (Downtown Branch)
14 W 10th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Cost: Free
Atmosphere: Quiet, relaxing
Cuisine: Coffee shop and snacks
Features: Movie vault, study rooms, rooftop terrace
Good for: Families, students, everyone
Pro Tip: Parking around the library can be a pain, so take the streetcar if you can. There is a parking garage that’s free for the first hour, if you get your ticket validated in the library.
KC Activity #1 – Westport Flea Market
817 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Cost: $
Atmosphere: Dive bar, locals
Cuisine: American, bar food
Features: Arcade games, pool tables, patio
Good for: Families, large groups, dive bar enthusiasts
Pro Tip: Bring cash – The Flea doesn’t take cards.
