As the most central area in Downtown Kansas City, the Financial District is ideal for first-time visitors. This upscale high-rise quarter is surrounded by the city’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
Kansas City is a cultured city with a major arts scene centred in the Crossroads Arts District which boasts a smorgasbord of galleries and art shows. Between its shows and its ballet, opera, and theatre line-ups, this Downtown location is the place to be for art and evening entertainment.
Whilst Crossroads is also known for its alternative shops, bars, and eateries, it’s Old Westport that takes the crown for being the edgiest area in Kansas City. From its eclectic boutiques to its bounty of indie bars and brewpubs, it’s the ultimate hipster hub.
Crossroads is renowned for its exciting nightlife scene, but the best can be found in 18th and Vine, the famous Kansas City jazz district — a legendary locale that has been blessed with the likes of Louis Armstrong.
With an exciting assortment of authentic global eateries, a farmers’ market, and gourmet supermarkets, foodies will find themselves at home in River Market.
Shoppers will delight in the Moorish village-inspired shopping complex in the Country Club District. This vast retail village has shops, restaurants, and entertainment options for all the family. Alternative shoppers who prefer vintage, antiques, and one-of-a-kind finds will prefer the shopping offered by the West Bottoms district.
The free Kansas City Streetcar runs the length of Downtown Kansas City making it easy to explore from any central city district. Those who have chosen to stay outside of Downtown Kansas City will be able to rely on the city bus system.
