A short drive from KC, find an all-seasons staycation that immerses you in nature.

GuidesHannah BerryDecember 17, 2024guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Things to Do & See, Eating out, Restaurant, Things to Do, Tourism, Restaurants, Dining Out, Holiday, Staycation, Hotel, Hotels, Bed and breakfast, Hiking

14 Unexpected KC Places to Buy Holiday Gifts

Sometimes, you want to dodge the crowds and find one of those best-kept secrets for Santa’s list!

GuidesKaty SchambergerDecember 16, 2024guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shop local, Things to Do & See, Things to Do, Christmas, Holiday, Holidays, Shopping, Shop Local, Gifts, Gifting, Gift guide

How to Beat the Post-Holiday Sunday Scaries with a Staycation at Loews

Here’s how to beat the post-holiday Sunday Scaries with a staycation at Loews!

GuidesCarmen VajgrtDecember 9, 2024guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Things to Do & See, Eating out, Restaurant, Cocktails, Things to Do, Tourism, Happy hour, Carmen Vajgrt, Restaurants, Dining Out, Christmas, Holiday, Staycation, Loews, Hotel, Hotels, Mocktails

New in Town: Fall Edition

These exciting new spots are adding even more flavor to our beloved city, so let’s explore what Kansas City has to offer!

GuidesMade in KC Explore Editorial StaffOctober 8, 2024guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shop local, Things to Do & See, Eating out, Restaurant, Cocktails, Things to Do, Brewery, Breweries, New in Town

Neighborhood Guide: Crestwood

Just on the edge of the Trolley Trail sits one of the most delightful blocks in all of KC– small but packed with unique, locally-owned spots to explore!

GuidesKelly BunchSeptember 17, 2024guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Kelly Bunch, Kelly Hollowell, Things to Do & See, Shopping guide, Eating out, Restaurant, Cocktails, Things to Do, Tourism, Happy hour, Crestwood, Trolley Trail, Gifts, Wine, Local

It’s All in the Neighborhood: Kansas City’s River Market

Navigating Kansas City’s most walkable, car-free-friendly neighborhood.

Neighborhood Guide: Mission

Mission is a must-tour foodie hotspot tucked away in a charming & historic Kansas neighborhood.

How to GNO in KCMO!

Who doesn’t love a GNO? They are good for the soul!

GuidesEllie DrutenMay 20, 2024guides, Guides, Things to Do & See, Eating out, Restaurant, Cocktails, Things to Do, Tourism, Westport, Ellie Druten, GNO, Girl's Night Out

Neighborhood Guide: Fairway (& Friends)

Fairway, Westwood Hills, and Mission Woods are a cluster of charming neighborhoods just west of State line near Shawnee Mission Parkway.

Celebrating KC Current's New Stadium and Female Artists + Entrepreneurs

Call it our Teal Era: we’re celebrating the opening of the first female soccer stadium IN THE WORLD!

GuidesMade in KC Explore Editorial StaffApril 30, 2024guides, Guides, Shop local, Things to Do & See, New, New in Town, Soccer, Women's soccer, KC Current, Sports, Stadium

KC Dumplings Mini Guide

I scream, you scream, we all scream for… dumplings!

GuidesHannah ParkerApril 22, 2024Guide, Cuisine, Global cuisine, Travel, Things to Do & See, Tourism, Staycation, Vacation, Chinese, Dumplings, Hannah Parker, Asian Owned, Asian food, Dim Sum

Neighborhood Guide: Martini Corner

Martini Corner is making its comeback these days– rooftop drinks, plenty of eats, shopping and fun games for your whole group– cheers to that!

Bridget Jones’ Takeout Diary: The Best Spots in KC for Dining at Home

Love Actually, eat deliciously: KC’s top 90’s rom-com inspired takeout spots.

Guides, Food & DrinkLily LiebermanFebruary 21, 2024guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Things to Do & See, Things to Do, Date night, Restaurants, Takeout, Rom-com, Lily Lieberman

Neighborhood Guide: 39th Street

A long block to explore– here’s your guide to 39th Street & beyond!

8 Date Spots For Travis and Taylor!

We’re dishing out some date night spots for Travis and Taylor!

Guides, Food & DrinkHense TripletsJanuary 9, 2024guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Things to Do & See, Things to Do, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Date night, Restaurants

Last Minute Gift Guide: Small Business Edition

No time like the present to grab the rest of those presents!

GuidesHense TripletsDecember 22, 2023guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Kelly Bunch, Kelly Hollowell, Things to Do & See, Shopping guide, Things to Do, Tourism, Vintage, Books, Gift Guide, Christmas, Holiday

Neighborhood Guide: Westport East

If you’re not venturing east on Westport Road, you’re missing some of the most unique retail spots in KC!

How To Brewery Alley

Take a stroll around Brewery Alley— where food, cocktails and of course, beer, abound!

GuidesEllie DrutenNovember 8, 2023Guide, Things to Do & See, Tourism, Brewery, Crossroads, Small Business, Food, Food and Drinks, East Crossroads, Breweries, Brewery Alley, Ellie Druten

Neighborhood Guide: Shawnee

Shawnee KS continues to transform, thanks to an influx of innovative small businesses

GuidesKelly BunchOctober 13, 2023guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Kelly Bunch, Kelly Hollowell, Things to Do & See, Shopping guide, Eating out, Restaurant, Brewery, Cocktails, Shawnee, Things to Do, Tourism, Kansas

Capturing Europe in Kansas City

How do you capture the elements of Europe without leaving your own city? You just have to know where to look.

GuidesChristina HockerSeptember 27, 2023Guide, Cuisine, Global cuisine, Travel, Things to Do & See, Tourism, Christina Hocker, French food, Europe, European, Staycation, Vacation, Italian