Live Like A Local In Kansas City
Instead of limiting yourself to the typical tourist activities, visit amazing places only the K.C. natives know about while you’re in town!
Splitlog Coffee Co.
548 Central Ave, Kansas City, MO 66101
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Enjoy a morning cup of coffee from one of the best coffee shops around. Splitlog offers a regularly changing menu of coffee drinks, from espresso to a blended beverage. You can pair it with one of the amazing donuts they offer.
Manifesto
1921 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64108
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This lounge used to be a speakeasy frequented by Al Capone, but currently, it’s a popular late-night hangout with amazing cocktails. Try the Devil’s Advocate with pear and tequila, or a shot of the Fire Peacock if you’re feeling brave. It’s a great place to meet locals and bond over drinks.
Brookside Poultry Co.
408 E 63rd St, Kansas City, MO 64110
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Brookside has some of the best fried chicken in Kansas City. It’s well-known by locals, but often overlooked by visitors, so take advantage of the shorter lines and indulge in some crispy wings. Don’t forget the cheddar biscuits!
Mutual Musicians Live
1823 Highland Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Check out the best local musical artists jamming together at Mutual Musicians Live, a music venue open since 1930. No two shows are ever the same, and while there are periodic planned events, most Fridays and Saturdays can be complete surprises. If you’re hoping to catch a show while you’re in town, you’ll definitely want to stop by.
Knuckleheads
2715 Rochester Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120
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Another great music venue, Knuckleheads features five stages and hosts artists in every genre, from gospel to country. The Garage is a popular, low-key stage with an industrial feel that adds atmosphere to the show and makes it less intimidating to strike up a conversation with strangers, and the outdoor stage is amazing for the hot summer nights.
Prospero’s Bookstore
1800 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111
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This 3-floor bookstore features used books, music, and movies in a comfortable environment where you’ll just want to lay claim to a chair and curl up with a good book. Check their schedule for special events, but even if nothing is planned, stop by and pick up a great book.
