Planning a weekend getaway in Kansas City...need help!?

Hi, I am planning a weekend getaway for my husband and I to Kansas City. Any ideas for a good, decently priced hotel? I would ideally like to be near The Plaza, as we want to walk around and shop, but I don't want to be too far away from the nightlife. Also, which restaurants and what nightlife do you recommend?

Thanks SO much for your help...we are clueless about KC.

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I WOULD RECOMENT THE MARRIOTT ON MAIN I HAVE STAYED THERE IT IS WALKING DISTANCE TO THE PLAZA & CLOSE TO WESTPORT

Kansas City is a good town, I live in Maryville, MO...an hour north, check with the KC Convention and Visitors Bureau or check out this site...kansascity.citysearch.com , it will tell you all about the hotels near the Country Club Plaza, also while you're there, take a drive down Bruce Watkins Drive. The indoor malls there are nice, the Oak Park is the largest with 190 stores, and the Independence Center is a close second. check 'em out.

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Gojo's is right by the Plaza and it is must. Also for nightlife, go to Westport, thats where all the nightlife is. have fun :)

You will find the best nightlife on the Plaza and in Westport...both are very close in proximity. The Plaza area has nice hotels, but you will pay premium price. You can stay near Westport for much cheaper...but, would require driving to the plaza....However, there is ample parking on the plaza, so should not be a big deal.

My first choice for lodging would be:

~Courtyard by Marriott
4600 J.C. Nichols Pkwy (816) 285-9755.
~its a GREAT location. Right across the street from the park and only a TINY bit north of the tip of the plaza.

~ The Intercontinental Hotel
401 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64112
816-756-1500.
This would be more pricey...BUT you could get a room with a view facing the heart of the plaza. President Bush stayed here when he was in town last week.

FOOD~
GoJo's is YUMMY but not good for a twosome. You seat at a table of 8 or 10 people.

KC is famous for BBQ~ try
Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue
4747 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO
(816) 531-7427
The BBQ beans are THE BEST. within walking distance from both hotels I mentioned.

Houston, George Bretts, Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang's, California Pizza Kitchen are just a few good places to eat at the Plaza.


~~~ Go to Westport. Its a bit more relaxed and "hippie" they have fun shops their also. Just a bit north of the Plaza.
Night life in Westport is for the younger crowd. I use to go but not much since I hit my 30's. If you do go try Kelly's. It more of a just hang out and drink kind of place.
America's Pub is a fun place. Its 80's dance music.

I was looking for the same thing last month and now I can't find the website for Westport clubs. All I can say is that I grew up in Westport in high school and college and each year the clubs changed, either with the name or the crowds. Make sure that you go with a friend or a group of friends. Here is a link I found trying to find the other.
http://www.10best.com/Kansas_City/Nightl...

When I lived in KC my favorite restaurant to take my wife was Plaza III. Pricey but white tablecloth and the best service every time. The steaks are incredible. This time of the year it is fairly easy to find a parking place on the Country Club Plaza so you can search out a deal on a Hotel room in the suburbs.
I don't know how old you are but I do know that most of Westport is geared to 20 somethings.

If you wish to be near the Plaza you have a few options. The InterContinental is one of the nicest hotels in town, but it's expensive. I would try the Raphael instead of that. If that's too expensive then try the Sheraton, Embassy Suites or the Holiday Inn. They are all listed on the normal travel sites.

As far as dinner goes, there are a lot of good restaurants in KC. But what is good for you may not be what I like, so you would need to narrow things down a bit. It also depends on where you end up staying. If you're on the Plaza, then try Il Centro on Main St. or J.J.'s. There are other franchise restaurants (i.e. Cheesecake Factory, Ruth's Chris, P.F. Chang's) you might enjoy, but when I travel I try to eat at locally-owned places.

You two have fun and try not to behave yourselves too much.

;-)

I would recomend you stay close to the nightlife so it would be easier to stagger back to your hotel in the wee hours. The Westport area is Kansas City's Mecca for nightlife and is near the outoors Shopping on the Country Club Plaza 3 blocks away Or if you prefer you can shop at the Indoor Mall at Crown Center Just a short distance away.

BEAUMONT CLUB
Featuring, live music, country line dancing, pool tables and even a mechanical bull; all kinds of music from heavy metal, pop, southern rock to country
4050 Pennsylvania Ave
Kansas City, Missouri 64111

THE HURRICANE
A top venue for live entertainment with a wide variety of national and regional acts.
4048 Broadway St
Kansas City, Missouri 64111

Holiday Inn Express Kansas City-Westport Plaza $98.00 per night
801 Westport Road
Kansas City, MO 64111

A good place to stay is the Embassy Suites at 43rd and Broadway/Bruce R. Watkins. It is in the middle of the Plaza and Westport, only a couple blocks away from Gojo's (great food, and I like watching others at the table, so it is great even for only 2 people). Also, don't miss the "new Plaza", Zona Rosa at I-29 and Barry Rd.