Heartland Recommendations

Museums | Visiting the Museum at Prairiefire, American Jazz Museum and Museum of Toys and Miniatures is just a start to unlocking arts and culture in KC.

Uptown Lounge | An intimate jazz experience with a lively ambiance to enjoy handcrafted cocktails in Midtown.

First Fridays | A monthly block party featuring food trucks, street performers and dozens of local art galleries with free admission in the Crossroads district.

XO | Enjoy quality wine, Japanese-inspired small plates and a large collection of albums on vinyl at this hi-fi lounge in KC’s Westside neighborhood.

Sports Bars | Experience the highs and lows of the game with fellow fans and a cold beer. With locations around the metro, both The Peanut and Johnny’s Tavern are KC classics. Hockey fan? Catch a game at The Blue Line in River Market.

Chicken N Pickle | Fun for all ages, the high-energy pickleball courts encourage spirited games and provide tasty, casual eats with locations in North KC and Overland Park.

Brkthrough | Get competitive in this unique, immersive entertainment space in Overland Park. With 40 different challenge rooms and a shareable menu, prepare to get active and have some fun.

World Class Stadiums | Immerse yourself in the energy of the game at one of the city’s renowned pro stadiums. Want to be a part of history? Pay a visit to CPKC Stadium — the first ever built for women’s professional sports.

Treat Yourself | Savor all of the richest flavors at some of KC’s most prestigious restaurants like Novel, Story and The Town Company.

Farm-to-Table | Local farmers fuel KC’s food scene. To start, check out The Farmhouse, Fox and Pearl and Saltwell Farm Kitchen. When you’re ready for more, dive deeper into KC’s farm-to-table scene.

Tacos | KC may be known for its barbecue, but did you know the taco scene is just as robust? Start your journey on the KCK Taco Trail, to see just how delicious KC can be.

Winos Unite | Time to channel your inner sommelier. Peruse the calendar at Cellar Rat Wine to find the perfect wine education class for you. 

Clean Eats | The KC region has plenty of options for healthy, mindful eating. Locals love Billie’s Grocery and Enjoy Pure Food + Drink.

Vegan | For delicious coffee and desserts, Overland Park’s Mud Pie Vegan Coffeehouse and Bakery will be your new fave. For a full menu of entrees, try Café Gratitude in The Crossroads Arts District. There’s even vegan BBQ – give a jackfruit pulled pork sandwich a shot.

Get Outside |  With more than 2,651 miles of trails and bikeways, becoming one with nature isn’t hard to do. Looking for some guided movement? Try yoga in the park at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Farmers Markets | From the historic City Market to the nationally-recognized Overland Park Farmers Market, there’s never a shortage of fresh produce and locally made goods. Check out this robust guide to farmers markets across the metro.