Rose Garden at Loose Park

This park makes a great walking route and the roses should be gorgeous.

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Mission Hills Country Club

Hampton Inn

Intercontinental Hotel

The Raphael Hotel

Webster House

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Blue Stem

Award-winning chef, fine dining.

The American Restaurant

Award-winning chef, fine dining.

The Country Club Plaza

Shopping, dining, and entertainment in a setting modeled after sister city, Seville, Spain. The buildings are outlined in Christmas lights and turned on each Thanksgiving, then nightly till mid-January. This is a gorgeous and fun KC tradition.

Crestwood Shops and Dining

Just great fun in a quaint neighborhood shopping locale. Antiques, home incidentals, stationery, children's clothing, and two French restaurants.

J'Adore

French home design store, with a good restaurant next door.

The Plaza Shops

Be sure to see Hall's - a special Kansas City shopping tradition.

Trapp and Company

Our favorite florist and a great home furnishing and design boutique.

Hi Hat Coffee Shop

Used to be a filling station. A great place for a latte, e-crush, or mango jet tea. The bride's father frequents this neighborhood spot and many good memories are made right here.

Kauffman Gardens

Another great walking destination, or a place to stop and picnic or read, take photos...

National World War I Museum

On December 2, 2006, the National World War I Museum opened the window to an extraordinary emotional and intellectual experience. Envisioned by the people of Kansas City, designed by Ralph Appelbaum, and designated by Congress as the nation’s official WWI Museum, the new state of the art complex at Liberty Memorial uses highly-interactive technology to bring history to life, and to foster timely discussions of ethics, values, decision making and conflict resolution. The Museum is open daily except Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Museum will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 28).

American Jazz Museum

The sights and sounds of a uniquely American art form come alive at the American Jazz Museum. The Museum includes interactive exhibits and educational programs as well as the Blue Room, a working jazz club, and the Gem Theater, a modern 500-seat performing arts center. Located in the Historic 18th and Vine District in Kansas City, MO., this is the place where jazz masters such as Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Big Joe Turner, and hundreds of others defined the sounds of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Today, scholars, students, musicians, and fans are drawn here to learn about the legends, honor their legacy, or simply enjoy the best music America has to offer. For more information, call 816-474-8463.

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Preserving the rich history of African American Baseball.

Union Station/Science City

This fully restored 1914 landmark is one of Kansas City's destinations for entertainment and cultural activities. The Station is home to a permanent rail exhibit with vintage rail cars, an interactive science center, a vibrant Theater District featuring giant-screen movies and live theater, fine restaurants, unique shops,etc.

Toy and Miniature Museum

Nostalgic fun for kids of all ages.

Steamboat Arabia Museum

This is an exceptionally fun and interesting museum of an old steamboat that sank in 1856 and was preserved in riverbank mud for 100 years.