Things to do in Kansas City

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Exhibits on segregated league's 1920 founding to Jackie Robinson's 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers debut.

B.B.'s Lawnside BBQ

Barbecue is eaten at communal picnic tables in this no-frills roadhouse joint with live blues.

Joy Wok

Roomy, no-nonsense buffet featuring familiar Chinese standards, sushi & grilled-to-order meats.

Manny's Mexican Restaurant

Veteran destination for Mexican eats & margaritas amid colorful, bustling atmosphere.

Uptown Theater KC

Classic 1920s film & performing-arts venue, now renovated & hosting concerts & other productions.

The Midland Theatre

Historic circa-1927 theater hosting live music & entertainment in an opulent space.

Westport Flea Market

Burgers & beer with live music & a small weekend-only flea market installed in one corner.

Waldo Pizza

Cheerful pizzeria features pies with a variety of crusts, plus a salad bar & an expansive beer list.

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill

Kansas City Convention Center

Cascone's

Veteran family-owned place for Italian meals dished amid vintage decor with red-leather booths.

The Big Biscuit

Penn Valley Park

Park with the National WWI Museum & Memorial, a theater & tennis, baseball & skateboarding venues.

Knuckleheads

Live music, from rock to Elvis tributes to gospel, plus burgers & beer in biker-bar digs.

Penguin Park

Whimsical public park featuring giant animal sculptures, a picnic shelter & barbecue grills.

The Big Biscuit

Antioch Crossing

Lidia’s

Celebrated upscale spot for Northern Italian dining in a glitzy locale with blown-glass chandeliers.

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Lively, family-friendly chain featuring Italian standards such as pastas & salads.

The Escape Game Kansas City