πΊπΈ Kansas City, MO β One-Day Travel Guide: Art, BBQ & Fun! πΈ
We wrapped up our Great Plains road trip in Kansas City, returning our rental car at MCI before flying back to LA. Here are the spots and eats we checked off: πΌοΈ The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art A must-visit! Famous for its extensive Asian art collection and those iconic giant shuttlecock sculptures πΈβ¨ Note: Closed Tue-Wed, but the outdoor sculpture garden is always accessible. βοΈ National WWI Museum and Memorial Powerful exhibits and artifacts inside, plus a grand tower offering panoramic views of the KC skyline ποΈπΊπΈ ποΈ Union Station Kansas City A beautiful historic train station turned cultural hubβnow home to museums, restaurants, a theater, and rotating exhibits. Perfect for photos! πΈ ποΈ Crown Center A popular indoor mall with shops, eateries, hotels, and kid-friendly attractions. Donβt miss the outdoor fountains! β² π« Country Club Plaza A Spanish-style shopping and dining district known for its architecture and seasonal light displays π‘ We even spotted a βXiβanβ sister city bridge and some very KC-themed fridge magnets! We stayed at InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza β super walkable. π― If you have 2 days: Add Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium β great for families! π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ π Q39 We tried the brisket and burnt ends β both delicious! π₯ Also recommended: Jack Stack Barbecue π π« Christopher Elbow Chocolates A luxury local chocolatier known for artistic, handcrafted chocolates. Perfect for gifts or a sweet treat! πβ¨ β A perfect mix of culture, history, food, and fun β whether youβre passing through or planning a dedicated trip! π #KansasCity #KC #VisitKC #KansasCityChiefs #KCFood #Missouri #TaylorSwift #Shuttlecocks
