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Kansas City, Missouri — BBQ Pilgrimage & Boulevard Brewery, MO

Destination: Kansas City, MissouriNights: 3Group: 4–12Season: April, May, June, July, August, September, OctoberEstimated: $450–$850/person

Three days eating through Kansas City's barbecue canon: Arthur Bryant's for burnt ends and sauce-soaked ribs, Joe's KC for Z-Man sandwiches, Q39 for competition-grade brisket, and Jack Stack for the full-service experience. Boulevard Brewery tour mid-day with a flight of Tank 7 and Pale Ale. Catch a Royals or Chiefs game at Arrowhead if in season, or hit the rooftop bars along Main Street. Finish with cigars at The Rieger, bourbon neat.

What You'll Do

Food Tour

Brewery Tour

Sports Event

Cigar Bar

Where You Sleep

  • · The Rieger
  • · Crossroads Hotel
  • · Westport Hotel

Where You Eat

  • · Arthur Bryant's Barbecue
  • · Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
  • · Q39
  • · Jack Stack Barbecue
  • · Boulevard Brewery Tap Room

Questions

Do we need reservations?
Arthur Bryant's, Joe's, and Q39 are walk-up only; arrive early or expect a wait. Jack Stack takes reservations and is worth booking ahead for larger groups.
What's the best time to go?
May through October hits the sweet spot: weather is warm, Royals/Chiefs seasons overlap, and all restaurants are in full swing.
Can we do a brewery tour same-day as eating?
Yes. Boulevard's tours run mid-morning to early afternoon; hit Arthur Bryant's for lunch, tour Boulevard around 2 PM, then dinner at Q39 or Jack Stack.

Ready to book the story?

Five quick questions, then we build the full itinerary — lodging, daily schedule, dining, bars, the group-chat message — and drop you into a Trip Room you can share with the crew.