Top 10 Kansas City Experiences

Updated: March 26, 2004

From a popular landmark or attraction to a must-visit restaurant or bar, uncover Kansas City's ultimate top 10 experiences.

The Top 10

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Velvet Dog
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    400 E 31ST St, Kansas City, MO 64108 (map)

    Sip a Gibson or Manhattan under a canopy of vintage lampshades with the city's urbanites.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Country Club Plaza
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    310 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112 (map)

    Shop on streets modeled after Seville, Spain. Window mannequins here model everything from Prada to BCBG.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Succotash
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    15 E 3RD St, Kansas City, MO 64106 (map)

    Do your Saturday shopping in the River Market and then have a kitchen-sink omelet in a freight elevator.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Chubby's On Broadway
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    3756 Broadway St, Kansas City, MO 64111 (map)

    Breakfast burritos at 3am and a bottomless cup of coffee at a midtown landmark.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Blue Bird Bistro
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    1700 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64108 (map)

    Be free-range: enjoy a Blue Bird Benedict for Sunday brunch at this vegetarian institution.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Peppercorn Duck Club
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    2345 Mcgee St, Kansas City, MO 64108 (map)

    Dine close to the sky atop the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Westport Flea Market-Bar-Grill
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    817 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111 (map)

    After sorting through crates of old forty-fives and retro salt and pepper shakers, eat a ten-ounce burger piled high with goodies.

  8. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Arrowhead Stadium
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    1 Arrowhead Dr, Kansas City, MO 64129 (map)

    Start your tailgating at 7am on game day with the city's die-hard Chiefs fans.

  9. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
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    1727 Brooklyn Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127 (map)

    Have your burnt ends with original sauce where Harry Truman and Jimmy Carter once dined.

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