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The Fountain City - KC,MO.

A travel journal to Kansas City by AnaMH

The City of FountainsMore Photos

The City of Fountain's is one of my favorite places to visit. This small town has a big town feel about it or is it the other way around :-)

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The Fountain City - KC,MO.Best of IgoUgo

Overview

The City of Fountains
The place to begin a tour is at the colorful City Market area of the restored downtown riverfront district. Next head to the Country Club Plaza to get some great shopping, dining and nightlife under your KC belt. The CC Plaza was developed in the 1920s as America's first shopping center with fountains and Moorish architecture. A great place to do some walking while you window shop the fabulous stores. Next head to the historic Westport district for great live music and a great nightlife experience. Be sure to visit the the American Jazz Museum and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Please don't leave with out getting KC's famous barbecue at least twice!

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Gates BarbecueBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Gates Bar-B-Q"

You simply haven’t lived until you eat BBQ at Gates. Their extra hot sauce holds the title 'Best Barbecue Sauce on the Planet, 1991.' Eating at Gates is a KC experience everyone should have. It’s one of the first places I visit when I come to town.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by AnaMH on November 4, 2000

Gates Barbecue
3201 Main St Kansas City, Missouri 64111
+1 816 753 0828

Plaza III - The SteakhouseBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

No visit to KC is complete without dinner at Plaza III. I love the atmosphere, decor, music and food. This Kansas City steakhouse has been a Plaza mainstay since 1963. Here’s a place to find the best in KC beef and jazz. As with most steakhouses, everything is served a la carte. Leave room for dessert, so you can sample the Key Lime pie. The restaurant owns its own bakery which ensures the bread and desserts are fresh. Their 700 bottle wine list has been awarded a Wine Spectator award. Look for local jazz musicians on the stage in the latter part of the week. 4749 Pennsylvania Ave.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by AnaMH on November 4, 2000

Plaza III - The Steakhouse
4749 Pennsylvania Ave Kansas City, Missouri 64112
+1 816 753 0000

Fiesta CruisesBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

A 40-minute narrated boat cruise along the winding waterway, waterfalls and fountains of the Country Club Plaza. This is a wonderful thing to do in the winter but bundle up.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by AnaMH on November 4, 2000

Fiesta Cruises
231 Ward Parkway Kansas City, Missouri 64112
+1 816 741 1302; +1

Hilton Isle of Capri Casino - Flamingo HiltonBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Flamingo Hilton Casino"

For safety reasons, the riverboats no longer cruise the Missouri River. Under state law, however, boarding times remain restricted to 'cruise' schedules. Once a gambler leaves a boat, he or she may not re-enter during that two-hour gaming session. This was a bit confusing but we finally figured it out. There is also a limit that can be spent on each session by the gambler. I believe it's $500.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by AnaMH on November 4, 2000

Hilton Isle of Capri Casino - Flamingo Hilton
1800 E Front St Kansas City, Missouri 64120
(816) 855-7777

Country Club PlazaBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

This is a wonderful place to shop, window shop or just take in the sights. One of my favorite things to do is to take a carriage ride through the Plaza. One of my favorite times to take the carriage ride is around November and December, when the holiday lights add a special twinkle to the plaza.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by AnaMH on November 4, 2000

Country Club Plaza
4745 Central Kansas City, Missouri 64112
(816) 753-0100

Toy and Miniature MuseumBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "The Toy & Miniature Museum of Kansas City"

Twenty-four rooms of antique toys, dolls, trains, doll houses and scale miniatures. The collections range in size from paintings on the head of a pin to a 9-1/2-feet-tall doll house. A great place to enjoy a quiet afternoon.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by AnaMH on November 4, 2000

Toy and Miniature Museum
5235 Oak St Kansas City, Missouri 64112
+1 816 333 2055

WestportBest of IgoUgo

Story/Tip

Westport is in the heart of Kansas City. Westport has a special sound, smell & atmosphere which is truly its own. The small village which lies just north of the Plaza, is a unique place, because its streets are filled with history and mystery.

More than 150 years ago, thousands of people came to Westport ready to start a new life in a growing city. As more and more settlers came into Westport looking to make a life, the town kept growing, finally to the point that there was nowhere to grow. The new city created was Kansas City.

Today, Westport is the popular destination for young people looking for a good time. The many nightclubs and bars draw them to the area. The streets are filled with the sounds of a dance music. The restaurant smells filter through the city streets. This is the place to be after dark!

Holiday eventsBest of IgoUgo

Story/Tip

Plaza Lighting Ceremony ---Over 200,000 jewel-colored bulbs transform the Country Club Plaza into a twinkling wonderland of color and light.

Crown Center Ice Terrace ---The Crown Center has KC's only public outdoor ice skating rink. It is open throughout the winter. There is skate rental available.

Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony ---The Crown Center is home to the nation's tallest Christmas tree.

Crayola Christmas Land --- As children wait to visit with Santa Claus they can play with supersized Crayola products at the Crown Center.

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AnaMH
AnaMH
South Florida, Florida

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