Neighborhoods
Among Kansas City’s more than 240 neighborhoods, you’ll find areas that feel like their own mini-cities—each unique with its own history, charm and attractions.
18th & Vine
Kansas City’s historic jazz district is home to legendary smoked meats, the stellar Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and celebrated live music clubs. It’s this combination of barbecue, baseball and bebop jam sessions that melds together for one sweet melody.
Brookside
Don’t be fooled by its low-key vibe: Exuberant parades and one-of-a-kind festivals color this charming, historic neighborhood built in the 1920s.
Country Club Plaza
Kansas City’s premier retail center is renowned for a reason. Stroll through 15 city blocks of Spanish-inspired architecture to discover dozens of fountains, shop trendy designer brands and dine at beloved restaurants ideal for special date nights—proving the district to be an essential experience w...
Crossroads Arts District
Once-vacant warehouses now house carefully curated galleries in the Crossroads. It’s here that visitors can truly take in the arts, both hanging in showrooms and spray-painted onto building exteriors—while restaurants, breweries and speakeasies round out the neighborhood that the arts built.
Crown Center
This all-in-one hub is an interactive paradise youngsters—not to mention premium boutique and department store shopping, meaning visitors of all ages will have no trouble finding their next great purchase.
Downtown Kansas City
Welcome to one of “America’s 10 Best Downtowns” (Forbes). Amid the skyscrapers and fantastic Art Deco buildings, you’ll find a vibrant, new energy in the heart of the city, thanks to a $6.5-billion renaissance in the city’s core in the last five years.
Kansas City Power & Light District
At the heart of Kansas City’s $10 billion renaissance is this thriving Downtown playground, where memories are made during late-night revelry inside KC Live! Block, upscale dining occasions and citywide watch parties for the biggest sporting events in the region.
Midtown
Loosely defined as the area between the Crossroads Arts District and the Country Club Plaza, Midtown is home to hotspots like Westport and Tower East—along with a roster of creative venues and culinary destinations on virtually every block.
River Market
The River Market isn’t just idyllic—it’s quietly, charmingly iconic. Sample cuisines from across the world and navigate through farmer’s market stalls stocked with fresh produce in this 150-year-old riverfront neighborhood that’s situated on the free-to-ride KC Streetcar route.
Southwest Boulevard
International food, flavorful coffee and craft brew dominate Southwest Boulevard—a celebrated stretch of road adjacent to the Crossroads featuring a spirit vibe totally unique to KC.