100 things to do in Kansas City before you die
Book - 2015
"Kansas City is on the rise. That's the vibe around the metropolitan area and this book shows you just where to find what's happening in this Midwestern crossroads filled with fascinating places and experiences. You've heard about the barbecue and jazz -- two traditions that still define the area, but this guide takes you to places where the locals hang. It also includes insider tips and secrets along the way. We share with you the culinary joys of eating in a gas station, how to uncover the city's gangster past and where to go to make your own sausage. And that's just the beginning. 100 Things to do in Kansas City Before You Die mixes eclectic with family-friendly venues, iconic Kansas City stops along with pl...aces that honor the diversity of people who have called the area home. Whether you grew up here or just visiting you are sure this book will take you to places that will amuse you, entertain you and make you think"--Back cover.
- Subjects
- Genres
- Guidebooks
- Published
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St. Louis, MO :
Reedy Press
[2015]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Item Description
- Includes index.
- Physical Description
- xvii, 142 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- ISBN
- 9781935806899
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Food and Drink
- Nosh at a Gas Station
- Eat with a Conscience at Anton's Taproom
- Nibble a Long John or Cake Donut
- Look for Ghosts at Belvoir Winery
- Elbow Your Way to Artisan Chocolate and Ice Cream
- Jump with Local Java
- Twirl Pasta Like in the Old Country
- Dive at the Diners
- Imbibe Local Beer
- Make Your Own Sausage
- Grab a Bier the German Way
- Need a Wee Bit of Something Irish?
- Trek for Tortillas
- Go Abroad for a Cup or Bite
- Dine at the Central Terminal
- Mooove Like You Mean It
- Celebrate Local Brew in the West Bottoms
- Slurp Frou-Frou Drinks with Style
- Barbecue-Of Course!
- Soul Food That's Good for the, Well, Soul
- Music and Entertainment
- Rock on the Porch
- Catch a Show and Meal
- See a Moonlight Production
- Hail, and Well Met!
- Listen to All That Jazz
- Be Part of the Crowd
- Get Your Craic On
- For Art's Sake
- Try an Alfresco Viewing
- Hold Your Breath!
- Spurts and Recreation
- See the City by Bike
- When in KC
- Oct Lost in Swope Park
- Feed the Rah and Ducks at Longview
- Hike in Quiet
- Feed the Goats
- Have a Wild Time
- Gel Away
- Scroll an Urban Garden
- Sink One In
- Take Time for the Rodeo
- Sled Down Like You Know What's Up
- Indulge in Some Royal Treatment
- Be a Fútbol Fan
- Pick Your Own
- Take Yourself Out to the Ballgame
- Observe Jayhawks in Their Natural Habitat
- Find Out About All the Hmtpla
- Bleed Red
- Make a Splash and Defy Gravity
- Natural Beauty
- Cross the Prairie
- Find an Urban Oasis
- Head for the Farm
- Cheer on the Kangaroos
- Fly Above an African Savannah
- Culture and History
- Study the Public Murals
- Let Your Hair Down
- Hop a Ride on a Street Car
- Get to the Top
- Drive Through Whimsical Nutterville
- Remember
- Pay Your Respeets to Charlie "Bird" Parker
- Study American Indian Influence
- Learn More About the African-American Pioneers at Bruce Watkins
- Walk Where the Outlaws Did
- Peek at the Shady Past
- Explore in the Footsteps of Lewis and Clark
- Watch the Flames
- See Pigs Race
- Walk Back in Time
- Peek Inside an Artist's Studio
- Brush Up on Design
- Go Mod for Art
- Bump Your Nose on the Glass
- Find Inner Peace
- Show Up for the Show
- Tour a Throwback Town
- Learn About the Mormon Settlement
- Scat Like You Mean It
- See Civil War-Era Architecture
- Roll with the Hogs
- Take a Big-League Tour
- Find Your Story
- Watch in a World-Class Way
- Hail to the Chief
- Uncover a Treasure
- If s Electric
- Look Up Something
- Roll in the Dough
- Shopping and Fashion
- Be Seen at the Scene
- Get the Blues
- Wear Your Heart on Your Shirt
- Head for Fashion
- Go Under
- Grab Culture in the Suburbs
- Hang with the Hipsters
- Read Like a Child
- Stride Through the Plaza
- Hat Local and Fresh
- Shop for Throwback Threads and Spots to Pop a Squat
- Suggested Itineraries
- Activities by Season
- Index
