KC – A Taste of Culture in the City

At the Silver Spoon Café, offerings include fresh made-to-order breakfast and lunch available for dine-in and carry-out; 50 years of combined culinary experience ensure quality deli classics and unique daily specials from their own chef's recipe book.

Located in the historic 18th and Vine Jazz District, the American Jazz Museum showcases the sights and sounds of a uniquely American art form, celebrating the artists and influences that make jazz history in the Midwest a rich cultural experience. Activities include interactive exhibits; films; the Changing Gallery; the Blue Room Jazz Club; and the Gem Theater, a 500-seat performing arts center.

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art boasts a rapidly growing permanent collection of modern and contemporary works by artists from around the world, making it one of the most up-and-coming art museums in the country. The facility includes Cafe Sebastienne, an upscale cafe serving lunch Tue.-Sun., and dinner Fri.-Sat.

This entire 15-block district, with more than 150 upscale shops and dozens of fine restaurants, is one of Kansas City's major shopping, dining and entertainment destination. The Plaza has a year-round calendar of music and other special events.

If you're looking for an eclectic gathering place, head to the Crossroads to find unique shops, restaurants and a thriving art scene. You'll find everything from late-night diners to high-end sushi, boutique shops full of unique items, be it flowers, shoes, furniture or fashion. Home to more than 400 artists and 100 independent studios.

Catch a show at the Midland, which opened in 1927 and has hosted well-known artists throughout its history. The theater is known for its more than 500,000 feet of gold leaf; five giant Czechoslovakian hand-cut crystal chandeliers; irreplaceable art objects; precious antiques; and spectacular wood and plaster work.

Three-story, indoor shopping complex with more than 60 shops and restaurants, two hotels, three live theaters, a cinema, fountains, exhibits and winter ice skating. The world headquarters of Hallmark Cards.