BBQ, bourbon, and the boulevard life
The BBQ pilgrimage — Joe's KC, Q39, LC's, Arthur Bryant's, Gates — plus Power & Light district for the bar runs and a Royals or Chiefs game if it's in season. Boulevard Brewery for the chill afternoon. Dedicated bachelor-trip shuttles run the BBQ trail.
brewery tour • 1.5 hours
Tour KC's most iconic brewery with tastings included
sports event • 4-5 hours
The loudest stadium in the NFL with legendary tailgating
food tour • 3 hours
Guided tour hitting 4 legendary BBQ joints
golf • 2-3 hours
Multi-level driving range with food, drinks, and games
club • unhinged • $$$
Power & Light's premier dance club with VIP bottle service
Dress code: Upscale nightlife attire
comedy club • balanced • $$
Intimate comedy venue in Westport with national touring acts
cocktail bar • chill • $$$
Award-winning Westport cocktail bar with Southern charm
dueling piano • unhinged • $$
Dueling pianos and crowd sing-alongs in Power & Light
speakeasy • balanced • $$$
Prohibition-era inspired distillery and cocktail bar in Crossroads
bar • balanced • $$
Indoor/outdoor bar with pickleball courts and yard games
dive bar • chill • $
Legendary Westport dive with cheap drinks and great people-watching
sports bar • unhinged • $$
Massive Power & Light sports bar with huge screens and game-day energy
karaoke • unhinged • $$
Private karaoke suites in Westport with craft cocktails and party packages
rooftop • balanced • $$$
Crossroads rooftop with skyline views, craft cocktails, and sunset vibes
Dress code: Smart casual
BBQ • $$ • Best for: dinner
The legendary Z-Man sandwich inside a gas station
BBQ • $$ • Best for: group-dinner
Upscale BBQ with craft cocktails and large group seating
Steakhouse • $$$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Historic Jazz District steakhouse with live music downstairs
American • $ • Best for: late-night
24-hour diner serving burgers and breakfast since 1937
New American • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Acclaimed Crossroads restaurant with the famous pork belly
American • $$$ • Best for: brunch
Trendy Power & Light spot with inventive brunch menu
BBQ • $$ • Best for: dinner
Kansas City-style burnt ends and ribs in KCK
Mediterranean • $$$ • Best for: dinner
Crossroads tapas and cocktails with great patio vibes
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
Restored Art Deco gem in the historic Kansas City Club building
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
Contemporary art museum meets boutique hotel in Crossroads
airbnb • Max 10 guests
Loft apartments steps from nightlife and restaurants
hotel • Max 2 guests
Country Club Plaza hotel with rooftop pool and skyline views
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