Guidebook for Mission
Food Scene
KC is famous for BBQ and this neighborhood "hole in the wall" lives up to the reputation! Live music on the patio in warm months too.
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R.J.'s Bob-Be-Que Shack
5835 Lamar AveKC is famous for BBQ and this neighborhood "hole in the wall" lives up to the reputation! Live music on the patio in warm months too.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
6800 Johnson DrHoulihan's
For something a little nicer
Best sit down dinner for the price. Be prepared to wait or eat at an off hour.
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
11865 W 95th StBest sit down dinner for the price. Be prepared to wait or eat at an off hour.
Make a meal of their $2 - $5 appetizers M-F at 3-6pm! Don't forget your $4 margaritta!
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Jose Pepper's Mexican Restaurant
6870 Johnson DrMake a meal of their $2 - $5 appetizers M-F at 3-6pm! Don't forget your $4 margaritta!
You have to try it! Ask for a Voodoo Pothole.
Or if you are on a budget, buy a pint to bring home and add your own toppings. Open late during the summer.
Sheridan's Frozen Custard
6825 W 75th StYou have to try it! Ask for a Voodoo Pothole.
Or if you are on a budget, buy a pint to bring home and add your own toppings. Open late during the summer.
d'Bronx
3904 Bell StGreat local deli & pizza place. Fantastic meat!
Panera Bread
6301 Brookside PlazaWhen you want something healthier.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fric & Frac's is a KC institution. This great little neighborhood bar & grill serves sandwiches to steaks to Sunday brunch. Enjoy the casual atmosphere, 2 pool tables, well made drinks & lunch and nightly food specials (Friday - steak, Saturday - tacos).
Be sure to say hi to Dale or John behind the bar from Kaya.
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Fric & Frac
1700 W 39th StFric & Frac's is a KC institution. This great little neighborhood bar & grill serves sandwiches to steaks to Sunday brunch. Enjoy the casual atmosphere, 2 pool tables, well made drinks & lunch and nightly food specials (Friday - steak, Saturday - tacos).
Be sure to say hi to Dale or John behind the bar from Kaya.
This area near the river is closed off to drive through traffic and filled with bars, restaurants & music venues. Lively, youthful crowds. Summer outdoor concerts!
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Power and Light District
This area near the river is closed off to drive through traffic and filled with bars, restaurants & music venues. Lively, youthful crowds. Summer outdoor concerts!
Grand Emporium Saloon Kansas
3832 Main StEveryone famous has played here! From Blues to Ska.
Sightseeing
Even if you aren't into famous name shopping, the Plaza is worth seeing. Inspired by Seville, Spain, the Plaza has more fountains than any other US city per square foot and beautiful, tiled architecture. From Thanksgiving through 2nd week in January it is all outlined in lights!
Window shop, eat, and listen to street musicians. On the weekends you can take a carriage ride. Parking is FREE
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Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdEven if you aren't into famous name shopping, the Plaza is worth seeing. Inspired by Seville, Spain, the Plaza has more fountains than any other US city per square foot and beautiful, tiled architecture. From Thanksgiving through 2nd week in January it is all outlined in lights!
Window shop, eat, and listen to street musicians. On the weekends you can take a carriage ride. Parking is FREE
Parks & Nature
Just walk to the end of our block and turn right and you can see Antioch Park. This little gem is a beauty with 2 large ponds with ducks and stocked with fish (license required), walking trails, a rose garden, tennis courts, horse shoe pit, picnic areas & several shelters that can be reserved for events. The playground includes a O'West village.
PS: Pokemon stop!
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Antioch Park
6501 Antioch RdJust walk to the end of our block and turn right and you can see Antioch Park. This little gem is a beauty with 2 large ponds with ducks and stocked with fish (license required), walking trails, a rose garden, tennis courts, horse shoe pit, picnic areas & several shelters that can be reserved for events. The playground includes a O'West village.
PS: Pokemon stop!
Shawnee Mission Park has everything including a nationally recognized summer musical theater!
You can:
hike,
canoe (rentals available),
swim (seasonal),
fish (license required),
off leash dog park;
disc golf;
fly model airplanes;
ride horses;
picnic & BBQ;
reserve shelters for events
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Shawnee Mission Park
Shawnee Mission Park has everything including a nationally recognized summer musical theater!
You can:
hike,
canoe (rentals available),
swim (seasonal),
fish (license required),
off leash dog park;
disc golf;
fly model airplanes;
ride horses;
picnic & BBQ;
reserve shelters for events
Arts & Culture
Great collection of modern & ancient art work. Check their schedule for many special events - most are free. Plan to eat at the Rozzelle Court restaurant. A little pricey for lunch but excellent food in a beautiful setting!
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Nelson-Atkins Művészeti Múzeum
4525 Oak StGreat collection of modern & ancient art work. Check their schedule for many special events - most are free. Plan to eat at the Rozzelle Court restaurant. A little pricey for lunch but excellent food in a beautiful setting!
A Játékok és Miniaturák Nemzeti Múzeuma
5235 Oak StIn the historic 18th & Vine district. Learn about the origins of jazz & blues in KC.
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American Jazz Museum
1616 E 18th StIn the historic 18th & Vine district. Learn about the origins of jazz & blues in KC.
Shopping
If you've never been, you gotta go! Full afternoon. You can eat at the restaurant.
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IKEA
6000 Ikea WayIf you've never been, you gotta go! Full afternoon. You can eat at the restaurant.