Downtown

Horace M. Peterson III Visitors Center

Through the moving documentary film "A People’s Journey," visitors are introduced to the everyday heroes in Kansas City’s 18th & Vine neighborhood whose social, cultural and economic contributions profoundly impacted a city and a nation. Free admission.

Heritage League of Greater Kansas City

The Heritage League of Greater Kansas City is a network of more than 100 history and heritage organizations, museums, archives, and sites. The League helps to cross-promote the interests and activities of its members, provide networking opportunities, and maintain an online and print History Map. Visit heritageleaguekc.org to view the online map and learn more!

Hallmark Visitors Center

The Hallmark Visitors Center is now open! Come and discover how a teenager from Nebraska turned two shoeboxes of postcards into an iconic company. Attendance is limited and reservations are required for everyone. Please go to HallmarkVisitorsCenter.com to make reservations.

Grinders by STRETCH

Grinders West is an upscale delicatessen located in the heart of Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District. Dine-in for a satisfying meal, or drop in to buy meats and cheeses to-go. Grinders West serves sandwiches made with the finest Dietz & Watson meats and artisan cheeses, along with soups, salads, and pasta. In addition, you diners can always order off of Grinders menu from next door.

Grinders KC Event Venue

Grinders Pizza offers downtown's largest outdoor gathering facility complete with stage and towering sculptures in a park-like setting. The theatre area can seat 2,500 people and is available for outdoor shows of all kinds, including music, theatre and special events. Full bar, 22 eclectic beers on tap. Including lagers...

Greater Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation

PROMOTING KANSAS CITY THROUGH SPORTS By promoting Kansas City sports locally and nationally, and by working behind the scenes to attract, retain and facilitate sports events and organizations here, the Kansas City Sports Commission is helping our bi-state region realize the economic, social and community-building benefit...

Greater Kansas City Attractions Association

The Greater Kansas City Attractions Association (GKCAA) is an association consisting of 60+ attractions and allied members located throughout the Kansas City area. For more information about attractions, members, benefits, & events, please visit attractionskc.com.

Gem Theater

Originally named the Star Theater, the Gem was built in 1912 by the Shriner and Powellson Amusement Company as a silent movie palace serving Kansas City’s African American population. It was renamed the Gem in 1913, and by the time motion pictures could talk in 1929, it had become an established fixture on 18th Street. U...

Gates Bar-B-Q - Downtown

Family-owned KC barbecue tradition, cafeteria style. Full bar. Major credit cards. Semi-private dining for 30 people.