Things to do in Kansas City

The Big Biscuit

Antioch Crossing

Penguin Park

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

Westport Flea Market

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

Lidia’s

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

Manny's Mexican Restaurant

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

Waldo Pizza

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

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

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

The Midland Theatre

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

B.B.'s Lawnside BBQ

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

Kansas City Convention Center

Joy Wok

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

Uptown Theater KC

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

Knuckleheads

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

The Big Biscuit

Penn Valley Park

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

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

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

The Escape Game Kansas City

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill

Cascone's

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