Things to do in Kansas City in March

[mj4cy]

My wife and I are taking our first weekend getaway since having our son last summer. We are planning on Kansas City over her spring break (March 16th-18th). Was wondering if you KC experts could give some pointers on places to stay/things to do. We were there last year for the ISU game and enjoyed the game, power and light, and some good bbq.

Another thing we have done on our getaways has been couples massages. Anyone had massage experiences in KC?

Thanks in advance.

 

[DeereClone]

My advice...go the weekend before and watch us win the Big 12 Tourney :yes:

 

[zwclones51]

We got about 10 going down for a bachelor party the weekend of big 12 tourney. Let's hope we get to watch the Cyclones!

 

[Cy Hard]

Re:Things to do in Kansas City in Marh

Downtown for the st patricks day parade then to Kelly's for a pint.

 

[jr4cy]

My wife and I are taking our first weekend getaway since having our son last summer. We are planning on Kansas City over her spring break (March 16th-18th). Was wondering if you KC experts could give some pointers on places to stay/things to do. We were there last year for the ISU game and enjoyed the game, power and light, and some good bbq.

Another thing we have done on our getaways has been couples massages. Anyone had massage experiences in KC?

Thanks in advance.

Hit up Oklahoma Joes

 

[SC Cy]

The Titanic artifact and exhibit will be at Union Station in March to mark the 100 year anniversary of the sinking. I've heart this is quite impressive.

Home | Kansas City Titanic Exhibition

 

[GMackey32]

I'm just gonna throw this out there, but since its your first time going on vacation since having your son, I'm gonna go ahead and say "your wife" as something you should do in Kansas City.

 

[mctallerton]

Shark bar... And get my istate hat back from a certain Ames High dr that lives down there!

 

[cdekovic]

If your wife wants to shop, Zona Rosa. If you're a history buff the WWI museum. If you go on Friday, you might try the Harley Davidson factory tour. They are only open during the work week.

 

[cymate]

pm Missouricyclone

 

[mj4cy]

The Titanic artifact and exhibit will be at Union Station in March to mark the 100 year anniversary of the sinking. I've heart this is quite impressive.

Home | Kansas City Titanic Exhibition

Definitely an awesome idea.

Sounds like there are all kinds of prices for different things at union station. Do you have any idea how that all works?

 

[cyflier]

Hit up Oklahoma Joes

THIS......get the Z-man!

 

[CySmitty]

The Titanic artifact and exhibit will be at Union Station in March to mark the 100 year anniversary of the sinking. I've heart this is quite impressive.

Home | Kansas City Titanic Exhibition

Screw the Titanic! Check out a local boat.

Steamboat Arabia Museum

Pretty decent little exhibit in a cool little area of town. Also I second the OK Joes awesome BBQ. Other good resturants Korma Sutra (indian food), Jersulum Bakery (awesome buffet), The peanut (wings). Damn I miss KC restaurants.

 

[MissouriCyclone]

WWI Museum is a great idea (props to that guy). Went there a couple years ago and want to go back again.

The Plaza is a great place for a dinner or shopping. It's pretty high end so beware, but even walking around it at night or during the day is interesting. It's pretty safe as well.

Crown Center is another shopping center that connects with Union Station and that is pretty cool.

A nice Italian restaurant that I make my parents take me every time I'm home is Lidia's Kansas City. It's right next to Union Station and can walk above the train tracks to get there. I usually get the pasta trio (3 pastas all you can eat, salad and a dessert for $25). Jack Stack's Bar-B-Que is there as well.

Negro League Baseball Museum is also pretty cool if your interested in baseball or just history. Not in the best area, but no place in KC is bad during the day.

Legends is another cool place to shop and look around in Kansas City, Kansas. Just follow I-435 W and you'll find it. Race track is there (For a landmark) and I believe there is a really nice casino being built right by there too. I know it opens soon, but not sure when.

Also The Kauffman of Performing Arts just opened up in downtown KC. Don't know if anything is going on, but it's worth a shot to look into. Heard it's really cool inside.

Enjoy your visit to KC. One of the most underrated towns IMO.

 

[Beerbrat]

Screw the Titanic! Check out a local boat.

Steamboat Arabia Museum

Pretty decent little exhibit in a cool little area of town. Also I second the OK Joes awesome BBQ. Other good resturants Korma Sutra (indian food), Jersulum Bakery (awesome buffet), The peanut (wings). Damn I miss KC restaurants.

Steamboat Arabia was pretty cool when we took class trips there when I was younger. I would also second the Negro League Baseball Museum as that was also a fun time.

 

[Ficklone02]

Boulevard tour is always good.

 

[Tarbox]

Couple days early for Big XII tourney AND then stay for this: Sprint Center :: Radiohead

 

[CloneAlta]

Lots to do. Not knowing your interests, here are some suggestions:
- World War I Museum (the only one in the USA)
- Science City (just across the street from the WWI museum)
- Sea Life Aquarium & Legoland Discovery Experience (not open until "spring", so you may be too early for that)
- The Country Club Plaza (great shopping & great eating)
- Nelson-Atkins Art Museum (just east of The Plaza)
- Kauffman Performing Arts Center (world class concert hall & theater just to the south and west of the Sprint Center and the P & L District)
- Kansas Speedway (in Kansas City, Kansas just off I-435 & I-70 intersection), along with the Village West shopping center (Nebraska Furniture Mart, Cabelas, Great Wolf Lodge, lots of eating establishments, new MLS Soccer Statium, new casino, etc.)
- Zona Rosa Shopping Center (located at the intersection of I-29 & Highway 152 just south of the airport)
- Ft. Leavenworth (not far from downtown K.C. and is worth the trip---this is where military officers from all over the world--i.e., "U.S. friendly countries"--obtain their advanced training & has a military cemetary). Also, just to the west is the Federal Penitentiary where Michael Vick was housed while he served his time, along with many other famous prisoners.

 

[aeroclone]

WW I museum is great. It was done by the same group that did the Holocaust museum in DC. It is absolutely top notch. You can also get a ticket to go to the top of the Liberty Memorial while you are there for a great view of downtown KC. I haven't been to the Nelson-Atkins myself, but I hear that is also fantastic.

As for shopping, Country Club Plaza is a must. Village West is also cool. It is a high end outlet mall, but also includes dozens of bars and restaurants, a movie theater, a comedy club, as well as other attractions like Nebraska Furniture Mart, Cabellas, Community 1 Ballpark (T-Bones baseball), Livestrong Stadium (Sporting KC), and Kansas Speedway. Schlitterbahn waterpark is nearby, as is Great Wolf Lodge that offers an indoor water park.

For a first weekend getaway with the wife in a while, this place is located at Village West and I have heard great things. Chateau Avalon Bed And Breakfast Romantic Theme Luxury Hotel Kansas City

Other than that, given most of the suggestions for activities I have seen in this thread, I would recommend other options for lodging being either downtown or on the Plaza.

 

[Wesley]

Golf.