Famous for its barbecues, jazz bars and Wizard of Oz references, Kansas City, Missouri, isn’t exactly what you’d call the most romantic city. However, with an array of fun activities and attractions in the city, you can definitely still have a memorable date. If you’re out of ideas, you can always bring your date for a lovely stroll around the city, admire the charming neighborhoods, or try one of the city’s many famous barbecue joints. Want to spice up your relationship? Try something new, like signing up for a tree-climbing lesson or get your creative juices flowing in a Lego-building competition at Legoland. Here are 10 romantic places to bring your date to, in Kansas City, Missouri.
1. Enjoy a nice walk down the River Market
The diverse range of shops and eateries along River Market will make for an interesting walk. Try the freshly-baked goods, admire the handmade crafts or buy some fresh, locally-grown produce. You can even visit the Steamboat Arabia Museum, an actual boat which sunk in 1856 that’s now preserved as a museum. When you’re done exploring the quaint marketplace, buy your date some beautiful, fresh flowers and hop on the (free) streetcar that will take you back downtown.
River Market
Address: 20 E 5th St., Ste. 201, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA
Website: River Market
Opening hours: Open daily
Price: Free
2. Take a romantic stroll in Loose Park Rose Garden
More than a hundred couples have tied the knot at Loose Park Rose Garden. With elegant stone arches, an ornately decorated fountain and beautiful rose bushes, the Loose Park Rose Garden is the epitome of romantic. It’s a great place to bring your date to, or at the very least, take your next Instagram-worthy shot.
Loose Park Rose Garden
Address: 5200 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64112, USA
Website: Loose Park Rose Garden
Opening hours: Open daily from 5 AM - Midnight
Price: Free
3. Get down and dirty in a pottery class at Belger Arts Center
Here’s something for the more artistically-inclined couple. The Belger Arts Center is a non-profit organization that boasts a large, rotating collection of fine arts pieces across a variety of mediums. You can spend the afternoon admiring the many wonderful art pieces, or for the more hands-on couple, sign up for a pottery class in the in-house ceramics studio. At 50 USD per couple, you get to keep your pots, and you’ll have two hours of hands-on, pottery-making fun with your date.
Belger Arts Center
Address: 2100 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Website: Belger Arts Center
Opening hours: Open from 10AM - 4PM from Wednesday - Friday, 12PM - 4PM on Saturday, closed on other days
Price: USD 50 per couple
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4. Indulge in some drinks and jazz at Green Lady Lounge
A sexy, scarlet-tinted jazz club with classy vibes, Green Lady Lounge is one of the most famous jazz clubs in the city of jazz. With the ambient jazz music set against the dimly-lit bar, an evening here definitely sets the tone for some romance. Be warned, though - the place can be crowded at times, so come by early if you want good seats.
Green Lady Lounge
Address: 1809 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Website: Green Lady Lounge
Opening hours: Open from 4PM - 3AM from Sunday - Friday, 2PM - 3AM on Saturday
Price: 20 - 40 USD
5. Spend an afternoon monkeying around with Tree Climbing Kansas City
With Tree Climbing Kansas City, you can reenact your very own Tarzan and Jane love story. Relive your childhood, scampering up the branches, and relaxing at the top of the tree. You’ll even learn how to do an upside-down bat hang! Don’t worry about falling - you’ll be safely secured with harnesses and pulleys, and instructors are very attentive and sincere in helping. If all these fail you, you can always rely on your date to catch you bridal-style. Who knew tree climbing could be so romantic?
Tree Climbing Kansas City LLC
Address: 7210 W 54th St, Overland Park, KS 66202, USA
Website: Tree Climbing Kansas City
Opening hours: Class schedule is subject to change, check the website for more details
6. Get creative at Legoland
Who said Legoland is for kids? Legoland’s Adult Nights, a themed night for the young at heart to indulge in their lego-building fantasies, is a good place to take your date to. There are live music, building classes and competitions (and prizes to be won!), alcohol, and best of all, no kids allowed. It’s definitely a unique and memorable date night - just make sure your date doesn’t step on any stray lego blocks.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Address: 2475 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Website: LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Opening hours: Open from 10AM - 5PM from Monday - Sunday, 10AM - 6PM on Saturday
Price: 20 USD for Adult Night
7. Relax by the J C Nichols Memorial Fountain
In a city known for its fountains, the J C Nichols Memorial Fountain is one of the most famous - it has the honor of being the most photographed fountain in the city. It’s not hard to see why; the fountain is an impressive installation, located in the Country Club Plaza that’s near lots of hotels, restaurants and shops. The impressive fountain, set against the twinkling city lights in the background, definitely sets a romantic mood.
J C Nichols Memorial Fountain
Address: 47th J C Nichols Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA
Website: J C Nichols Memorial Fountain
Opening hours: Open 24 hours daily
Price: Free
8. Get up close and personal in the Beast Haunted House
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It’s been scientifically proven that haunted house dates are one of the best. So why not bring your date to one of the nation’s finest scare houses for an even more unforgettable experience? With four floors of mazes, movie quality effects and even a 4D experience, The Beast is a thrilling experience that’s bound to scare the pants off you and your date.
The Beast Haunted House
Address: 1401 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64102, USA
Website: The Beast Haunted House
Opening hours: Open from October - November, check their website for detailed dates and timings
Price: 30 USD
9. Enjoy an old-school movie date at Boulevard Drive-In Theatre
Watch a midnight movie while snuggling in the comfort of your car at Boulevard Drive-In Theatre, one of the last remaining drive-ins in the country. Your date would certainly appreciate an old-school, romantic movie date under the stars. The theatre boasts a 75 by 100-foot (22 by 30-meter) screen, as well as the honor of being the only 4K open-air screen in the world. Don’t have a human date? Don’t worry, you can bring your favorite canine companion too!
Boulevard Drive-In Theatre
Address: 1051 Merriam Ln, Kansas City, KS 66103, USA
Website: Boulevard Drive-In
Opening hours: Open from 5AM - 12PM and 7PM - 12AM from Friday - Saturday, 5AM - 12PM and 8PM - 12AM on Sunday
Price: 10 USD
10. Spend a classy evening at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
A classy date at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts would be a treat for any concert-goer. Home to the Kansas City Ballet, Lyric Opera and Symphony troupes, the Kauffman Center is a huge, majestic complex with two different (but equally impressive) performance halls. The building is designed and well-equipped to provide concert-goers with a perfect audio experience. Even if you’re not watching any performances, the space is impressive enough to warrant a visit just to walk along its hallowed halls.
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Address: 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Website: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Opening hours: Open 10AM - 6PM from Monday - Friday, closed on weekends
Price: From 40 USD and above
Romance is in the air in Kansas City
Affordable, fun and friendly, Kansas City is definitely an attractive city for a romantic getaway. No date? Don’t worry, the city wasn’t voted one of the top American cities for singles for nothing. With friendly locals and a host of activities for you to take part in, there’s something (or someone) for everyone in Kansas City, Missouri.
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