Overview
A handful of neighborhoods make up the South KC region, Brookside and Waldo are full of cozy charm just south of the Country Club Plaza. Continue south to encounter Red Bridge, Martin City and more.
Activities
From annual parades to family fairs, the calendar is always full in Brookside. Plan your next trip around the Brookside Art Annual, a festive art show that attracts more than 70,000 visitors each year. While you’re in an artsy mood, pay a visit to Leopold Gallery, where you’ll find exhibitions and inspirational pieces fit for any collection.
Further south in Waldo, locals love lounging at Kansas City Bier Company, a resident brewery with a German-style biergarten, or an outdoor patio that touts taps and tastes ideal for a summer or fall day.
The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City is one of the city’s premier destinations for hands-on, family-friendly learning. Home to interactive opportunities to explore planes, trains, waterways, kitchens, gardens and so much more, you’ll be transported to a new world in each whimsical room of the STEAM-oriented space.
Places to Eat
Head to Aixois Bistro for creative French cuisine that never disappoints. Afterwards, grab a signature cocktail and catch a game at Charlie Hooper’s Bar & Grille, a classic KC institution that features more than 140 beers of both local and international origin. Count on patio hangs and delicious Mexican food at Brookside Barrio.
In Waldo, grab a slice or split a pie at Waldo Pizza, one of the most popular places in town to indulge. Get your caffeine fix from Second Best Coffee, a trendy spot for espresso drinks and other brew bar specialties.
Cap off a meal (or just grab a snack) at Betty Rae’s Ice Cream, a local parlor with tons of classic and creative flavors. In the morning, drop by Summit Grill & Bar for one of the best weekend brunches in town.
Where to Shop
Check out Brookside Toy & Science, a mom-and-pop toy store lined with games, microscopes and the like. Visit a store named STUFF to browse an always-revolving selection of art, home goods and many more creative wares.
