A Couple’s Weekend Itinerary in Kansas City

Arrive in town and settle into your digs. Try out either The Raphael or The Fontaine, two of Country Club Plaza’s finest hotels. After you’ve dropped your bags off, stroll down to The Plaza for a bite or to shake off the travel with a craft cocktail.

• The Monarch Cocktail Bar & Lounge: One of KC’s finest cocktail bars touts an unbeatable ambiance—and even better drinks, handcrafted by excellent bartenders.

Weekends in Kansas City are defined by exploring one neighborhood to the next. So start your Saturday morning slowly and ease into the fun by heading to Westport, a hip district just north of The Plaza.

• Oddly Correct: Single origin roasts, biscuit creations and cozy hangs define Oddly, a coffee shop at the corner of the neighborhood but firmly planted in the center of the culture.  
• Westport Cafe: A charming bistro serving scratch-made cuisine, craft cocktails and a French-inspired weekend brunch.

After you’ve fueled up in Westport, wander around town in search of unique keepsakes to remember your Kansas City trip.

• Made in KC: With locations around the metro (including in the Crossroads Arts District, Country Club Plaza, Overland Park and even a Downtown cafe), you’re never far from a one-of-a-kind KC souvenir thanks to this retailer that sources locally made products from around the region.
• Boulevard Brewing Co.: The founder of KC’s craft beer scene continues to innovate—to the benefit of visitors and locals alike. Swing by the brewer’s Beer Hall for tastes from 24 different taps, tours (sign up early, spots fill up fast!) and exclusive swag.
• Rally House: With locations in the Power & Light District and Country Club Plaza, this KC-area retailer is home to a wide assortment of collegiate and professional apparel to prepare you for game days in style.

Travel back Downtown—this time to the Crossroads Arts District—for a creative neighborhood tour devoted to romance.

• Tom’s Town: KC’s first legal distillery since Prohibition is the ideal spot to be after dinner (or before, if you prefer). Toast your relationship with handcrafted drinks—made using ‘20s-style spirits—and linger to enjoy the Gatsby-era atmosphere together.
• Green Lady Lounge: A quick jaunt across the district leads you to one of the best nightlife spots in the city. Free cover, good drinks and, most importantly, smooth jazz make the Green Lady an essential date-night stop.
• Live Music: Rock out at one of the city’s live music hotspots. Local and touring acts take the stage year-round at Grinders and recordBar.

Before you head back home, make sure you finish the weekend right by visiting some Kansas City favorites.

• Dear Donna: Expect comforting breakfast favorites with a twist at this corner restaurant in Columbus Park known for its craft cuisine.
• The City Market: No KC weekend trip is complete without touring the City Market’s farmers market, a rain-or-shine showcase of the area’s finest produce, spices, goods and more.
• The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art: Speaking of things that can’t be missed, this museum is one of the finest such institutions in the country—and completely free. Marvel at its collection before heading home after a successful romantic weekend in KC.

Looking to plan the perfect couple’s outing? Explore all there is to do and see in the City of Fountains with our go-to guide for traveling with your significant other.