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Staycation Worthy Spots

Envious of your friends going to Europe this summer? Don’t be! Condé Nast Traveler recently named Kansas City as one of the “23 Best Places to Go in the U.S. in 2023” and with boutique hotels popping up all over the city, you don’t need to go far to find a room that will make you happy you decided to stay put. From classic Kansas City aesthetics around the Plaza, to a nifty spot just down the street from your favorite restaurant in the Crossroads, you can have the vacation your Instagram has been dreaming of right here in KC.

A little character: Just a short walk from the Plaza and the Nelson-Atkins Museum, The Truitt, is perfect for those looking for a little sophistication.

A little flair: If you can’t make up your mind on which boho vibes you're going for, no two rooms look the same in the No Vacancy.

A little cozy: If you’re looking for the coziest rooms you’ve seen in your life, The Aida is probably right up your alley.

A little historic: The Oak Street Mansion offers short-term rental stays in a historic colonial home in the heart of KC.

Arts & Entertainment

Broadway in KC

Perhaps your only experience with musical theater was sitting through your high school’s pitchy production of Hairspray, but trust us, a Broadway show will be one of the most entertaining evenings of your year. Broadway plays have often stopped over in Kansas City for a few weeks out of their national tours, and this summer proves no different. What’s coming up?

• Outdoor Theater: Starlight Theater will host several Broadway comedies including Tootsie, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Legally Blonde The Musical.

• Music Hall: The Kansas City Music Hall will host the beloved Broadway classics Aladdin and Les Misérables.

• What’s next: If you’re looking for a comprehensive list of the next year, this is a great place to start.

Community

Putting the Art in Heartland

Since 2021, Kansas City Parade of Hearts has been placing 5-foot hearts designed by local artists all across the metro in tourist attractions and neighborhoods alike. The hearts are chosen by the Parade of Hearts committee, reviewing hundreds of artist submissions, in order to raise money for local charities and non-profits. This year’s hearts have already begun popping up around the Plaza and Downtown, but in May we’ll see them spread across both sides of Stateline Road.

Where will they be?: With over 150 hearts going up in the KC area, you could have one in your neighborhood.

The artists: Curious who these local artists are and what their other work looks like? View the full list.

Merch: Working alongside Charlie Hustle, KCPOH has released one of a kind shirts to celebrate this year’s designs. That, and some pretty sweet pint glasses.

Restaurant News

Pasta La Vista, Baby

Speaking of European vacations, did you know that Italy is said to be the number one travel destination this summer? And why wouldn’t it be when they gave us one of the most important foods in human history - pasta. Here to bring that wonderful dish to KC is Zero Zero Handmade Pasta in the Westside neighborhood. Since starting in 2021 as a fun hobby, owners Mitch and Leah, now offer the freshest handmade pasta for delivery or pick up.

Pasta of the week: Every week, Zero Zero offers their pasta of the week to be delivered to your door or picked up from their store on Thursdays.

Locally sourced: These handmade pasta entrepreneurs take freshness seriously. Trying to do as the Italians do by only sourcing from local ingredients.

Classes: Wish you could make handmade pasta like the pros? Try checking out some of their classes where you’ll learn to make pasta just like they did in the old country.

KC Daily Picks

In Other News

• If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, J Rieger & Co.’s Electric Park Garden Bar is open for the season.

• Love tulips but can’t afford to go to Holland for the weekend? Why not try this tulip farm in Kearney?

• Mediterranean-inspired food just hit the Parlor menu in the form of Sidos. Gyros, hummus, and falafel. Need we say more?

• Tod Palmer of KSHB 41 News created a custom Google map to help you find every single BBQ restaurant across the metro.