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Editor's Picks — Best of Kansas City in Kansas City

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Editor's Picks — Best of Kansas City

Our hand-selected favorites — the very best experiences Kansas City has to offer.

Wanda Caldwell
May 2026
5 min read
Last Reviewed: May 2026
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Editor's Picks: The Best of Kansas City

After years of exploring every corner of Kansas City, these are the experiences we return to again and again — the ones we recommend to every visitor, the ones that capture what makes KC special. These aren't sponsored recommendations or algorithmically generated lists. They're the genuine favorites of locals who love this city.

Editor's Food & Drink Picks

Joe's KC BBQ (multiple locations) for the Z-Man sandwich — the single best thing to eat in Kansas City. Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room for a special occasion dinner. Manifesto for cocktails — one of the best bars in the country. Boulevard Brewing for a tour and tasting. Thou Mayest for coffee in the Crossroads.

Editor's Experience Picks

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art — world-class and free. First Fridays in the Crossroads — the best free event in KC. The Green Lady Lounge for live jazz — authentic and intimate. The National WWI Museum — one of the best museums in America. A Saturday morning at the City Market — the most local experience in KC.

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