Comin to KC later this month

Archie F. Swin · 07-09-2007, 07:21 AM

Yep, loading the wife and kids in the family truckster and headin up the weekend of the 21st. Only two full days...Sunday and Monday. No definite plans, save for the Yankees at Royals on the night of the 23rd. Also want to try this Oklahoma Joe's place I've been hearing about.
this is our first visit since the summer of '03.
Lookin for advise on family friendly things we should check out while we're up. Food, shopping, museums...whatever. Weve never been to Zona Rosa(sp?) nor have we been to the toy and miniature museum or something like that.

Arrowhead Pride · 07-09-2007, 08:57 AM

Skip Zona Rosa and just go to the original, the Country Club Plaza.

Oklahoma Joe's has become my favorite BBQ restaurant so definitely check it out. The Toy and Miniature museum would definitely be cool for your kids. Other than that, walk around if you can and get a good vibe of the city.

**Buehler445** · 07-09-2007, 09:22 AM

As far as shopping goes, the Oak Park Mall is the nicest.

Arrowhead Pride · 07-09-2007, 09:25 AM

Ah yes. The eternal Kansas/Missouri debate continues. Both are great for shopping.

Archie F. Swin · 07-09-2007, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Arrowhead Pride

Skip Zona Rosa and just go to the original, the Country Club Plaza.

Oh, we'll definitely go to the Plaza... thats a given...just never been to Zona

Archie F. Swin · 07-09-2007, 06:29 PM

were staying on Reeder road in Overland Park...Holiday inn

**Rain Man** · 07-09-2007, 07:08 PM

If the Chiefs were playing, I'd recommend that.

Archie F. Swin · 07-09-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

If the Chiefs were playing, I'd recommend that.

One of these days I will be in KC during Football season. My last Fall there was '85

Sully · 07-09-2007, 07:56 PM

'd spend some quality time out by the speedway over Zona Rosa or the Plaza.

Little more fun atmosphere for the family.

Archie F. Swin · 07-09-2007, 08:21 PM

you mean like Cabela's? around there?

Sully · 07-09-2007, 08:31 PM

Yeah. That area is pretty great, especially if you have kids in tow.
There's Cabella's for you, Nebraska Furniture Mart for the wife, and tons of stuff in the Legends area that the kids would love.

**Buehler445** · 07-09-2007, 08:53 PM

Worlds of Fun?

Archie F. Swin · 07-17-2007, 11:16 AM

this is my final warning!!

Archie F. Swin · 07-17-2007, 08:23 PM

Is Arthur Bryant's at the speedway just outside of the speedway (accessible year-round) or can you only get there on race day?

**noa** · 07-17-2007, 08:27 PM

Oklahoma Joe's is great. I'm sure people have already given you recommenations, but their ribs and pulled pork are the best things on the menu IMO.
If you get good directions, it would be a great place to go before the Royals game. I've done that as my pre-game meal a couple times.

07-09-2007, 07:21 AM
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07-09-2007, 08:57 AM	#2
Arrowhead Pride Starter Join Date: Aug 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	Skip Zona Rosa and just go to the original, the Country Club Plaza. Oklahoma Joe's has become my favorite BBQ restaurant so definitely check it out. The Toy and Miniature museum would definitely be cool for your kids. Other than that, walk around if you can and get a good vibe of the city. __________________ http://www.arrowheadpride.com
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Sully It Goes On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $10026331	'd spend some quality time out by the speedway over Zona Rosa or the Plaza. Little more fun atmosphere for the family. __________________ "And I don't wish that girl any bad luck," he said, "but I hope she gets hit with a car." - Tommy Lasorda
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07-09-2007, 08:21 PM	#10
Archie F. Swin This is the way Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Casino cash: $9975673	you mean like Cabela's? around there? __________________ "No Two People Will Do It The Same, You got It Down...When You Appear to Be In Pain!"
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07-09-2007, 08:31 PM	#11
Sully It Goes On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $10026331	Yeah. That area is pretty great, especially if you have kids in tow. There's Cabella's for you, Nebraska Furniture Mart for the wife, and tons of stuff in the Legends area that the kids would love. __________________ "And I don't wish that girl any bad luck," he said, "but I hope she gets hit with a car." - Tommy Lasorda
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07-17-2007, 08:23 PM	#14
Archie F. Swin This is the way Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Casino cash: $9975673	Is Arthur Bryant's at the speedway just outside of the speedway (accessible year-round) or can you only get there on race day? __________________ "No Two People Will Do It The Same, You got It Down...When You Appear to Be In Pain!"
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07-17-2007, 08:27 PM	#15
noa Band Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $-484547	Oklahoma Joe's is great. I'm sure people have already given you recommenations, but their ribs and pulled pork are the best things on the menu IMO. If you get good directions, it would be a great place to go before the Royals game. I've done that as my pre-game meal a couple times. __________________ Sometimes you eat the bear and sometimes, well, he eats you.
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