In the Neighborhood
Museums, Parks, Historical Landmarks
Nelson Atkins Museum of Art = .3 miles from restaurant
4525 Oak St
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 751-1278
Considered Kansas City's premier museum, the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art has recently completed substantial expansion in 2007. Located on Oak Street, the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art houses collections from Asian art; collection of bronzes by Henry Moore; collections of American photography; works by Missouri native Thomas Hart Benton; a collection of 17th- and 18th-century European paintings; Impressionist and post-Impressionist pieces; and American art.
www.nelson-atkins.org
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art = .3 miles from restaurant
4420 Warwick Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 561-3737
The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is located on Warwick Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri. The museum contains a vast collection of modern and contemporary art. The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art first opened October 2, 1994 after two years of construction. The museum covers more than 23,200 gross square feet and has a main gallery measuring 5,697 square feet, in addition to multiple smaller galleries that feature rotating exhibits. .
www.kemperart.org
National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial = 2.4 miles from restaurant
100 West 26th St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 784-1918
The National World War 1 Museum and Liberty Memorial serve to honor the memory and sacrifices of all those who served their country and defended liberty during World War I. With extensive refurbishing in 2002, expansion of the museum in 2006, technological improvements, and a designation by Congress as the of nation’s official World War I Museum, the National World War 1 at Liberty Memorial received Kansas City’s Favorite Museum or Historical Site” vote in 2008
www.theworldwar.org
Shopping and Theater
Country Club Plaza = .2 miles from restaurant
4745 Central St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 753-0101
The Country Club Plaza, located on Central Street, is Kansas City’s premier retail, dining and entertainment destination. Designed in 1922 as the nation’s first suburban shopping district, The Country Club Plaza is an also an outdoor museum reflecting amazing architecture influences by Spain and Europe. The plaza covers a 15-block district that contains more than 150 shops, dozens of restaurants, art collections, fountains, sculptures and murals that make it must see attraction. The Plaza is kept lively with a year-round calendar of music and special events, including the famous Plaza Lights and the widely recognized Plaza Art Fair.
www.countryclubplaza.com
Kansas City Repertory Theatre = .6 miles from restaurant
4949 Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 235-2700
Located on Cherry Street, the Kansas City Repertory Theatre is a premier professional resident theatre company. For over 43 years the Kansas City Repertory Theatre it has provided Kansas City with world-class performances.
www.kcrep.org
Stadiums, Convention Centers, Activities
Sprint Center = 3.8 miles from restaurant
1407 Grand Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 949-7000
The Sprint Center is located on downtown Kansas City on Grand Boulevard, The $276 million Sprint Center is the premier sports and entertainment in Kansas City and is the home for basketball, hockey, concerts, family shows and special events.
www.sprintcenter.com
Hotels and Airports
The Raphael Hotel = .3 miles from restaurant
325 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64112
(800) 821-5343
Located on Ward Parkway, The Raphael Hotel is one of the world’s most respected hotels and is located just steps from the historic Country Club Plaza. The hotel’s overall design and appearance follows the footsteps of Europe's finest small hotels. The Raphael Hotel was originally built in 1927 as an apartment building but after renovation was completed in 1975 it has served as the hotel and has gone through continual modernization. The hotel, which has 88 suites and 35 guestrooms, has been a member of the Historic Hotels of America since 1999.
www.raphaelkc.com