Home to heroes, like the first riders of the Pony Express, and outlaws including Jesse James, you’ll come to appreciate the unique history of St. Joseph.
Betty’s Café
Enjoy your favorite breakfast items at this family restaurant.
6307 King Hill Avenue, 816-238-9847
This museum tells the stories of how the brave riders, carrying saddlebags filled with our nation's hopes and dreams, who traveled more than 2,000 miles west to California. A 60-foot diorama depicts the diverse terrain of the route.
914 Penn St., 800-530-5930
This museum tells the history of St. Joseph. Steamboat captains, overland freighters, Pony Express riders, fur traders, gold miners and Jesse James all conducted business here. Ornately carved oak woodwork, cast-iron pillars, stained glass and a vault reinforced with railroad rails are a few of the features of the building.
402 Felix St., 816-232-8471
Boogaloos
Have a true taste of Midwestern hometown barbeque at this family-friendly restaurant.
305 South Belt Hwy., 816-364-2922
Napoli’s Italian Restaurant
Enjoy a genuine Italian meal in St. Joseph’s historic downtown.
614 Francis St., 816-233-5475
The birthplace of Jesse James houses one of the largest collections of James family artifacts; Jesse’s original gravesite, the family home and a slave cabin. Tour includes: an interpretive video about the life of Jesse and Frank James, galleries of artifacts and memorabilia and a guided tour of the James Family homestead.
21216 Jesse James Farm Road, Kearney, 816-736-8500
Jesse James was killed in this house on April 3, 1882, by fellow gang member, Bob Ford. The home includes artifacts from Jesse's life and death, as well as items from the 1995 exhumation of Jesse James.
1202 Penn St., 816-232-8206
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the two-story courthouse, built in 1873, houses the courtroom where the Ford brothers were tried for the murder of Jesse James.
411 Jules St., 816-271-1412
Menu consists of quality steaks and prime rib, seafood and salad bar.
1627 Fredrick, 816-364-5151
Hap’s Place
Here, guests can find an old fashioned “meat and potatoes” menu.
2414 South 4th, 816-232-5375
Boudreaux’s
Located in the heart of historic downtown, tourists can have a taste of authentic cajun cuisine. At Boudreaux’s, seafood and steaks are their specialties.
224 N 4th St, 816- 387-9911