My first visit to KC

bigpimpingchief · 09-13-2006, 07:28 AM

Hello All,

Myself (25) and my girlfriend

(21) are going on vacation to KC for the 10/22 game against the Chargers. I have tickets for sec. 128 row 6. We're staying in Westport at the Holiday INN express. We're staying from the 19th until the 23th.

I did alot of research on places but I'd rather have people's opinion that know KC well so that's why I'm asking.

First question, Do I have good seats? I'm not renting a car and I need to find out the easiest way to get to the game coming from Westport. We're trying to find some good nightlife like clubs (r+b and rap type), bars. We're also trying to find some good restaurants (burgers, pizza, fries, some good meat places.) I'm Pennsylvania Dutch so I like my meat and potatoes

I have some places I want to see like the Zoo, Country Club Plaza, Crown Center, Contemporary Art Museum. Also I want some pics of the Fountains. Can anybody recommend anything else worthwhile to see or do?

P.S. Where can I go to find some good tailgating when I'm at the game?

Thanks
josh

**Fire Me Boy!** · 09-13-2006, 07:32 AM

B5 for tailgating -- right in front of the stadium. Lot A is also pretty good (that's where I usually go).

You'll only be about 8 blocks from the Plaza... there's a lot of good restaurants there. But while you're in KC (from Penn.), you'll need to get some BBQ. Whether you go Gates, Arthur Bryants, Oklahoma Joes, or Smokestack, you can't really go wrong. My preference would be Gates. There's one at 31st and Main, just a few blocks from your hotel.

Club NV may be somewhere you want to go, but I'm not a club guy so don't take my word on that.

**Skip Towne** · 09-13-2006, 07:34 AM

Bryant's Bar-B-Q is a must. Stay away from that Phobia guy and his tailgate. He works for some fly-by-night outfit and he will try to convert you.

**Skip Towne** · 09-13-2006, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

B5 for tailgating -- right in front of the stadium. Lot A is also pretty good (that's where I usually go).

You'll only be about 8 blocks from the Plaza... there's a lot of good restaurants there. But while you're in KC (from Penn.), you'll need to get some BBQ. Whether you go Gates, Arthur Bryants, Oklahoma Joes, or Smokestack, you can't really go wrong. My preference would be Gates. There's one at 31st and Main, just a few blocks from your hotel.

Club NV may be somewhere you want to go, but I'm not a club guy so don't take my word on that.

Gates? Are you insane? Gates is fast food complete with frozen french fries. The others are acceptable with Bryant's my favorite.

Archie F. Swin · 09-13-2006, 07:46 AM

I recommend the Nelson Art Museum ( just look for the gianormous shuttlecocks), The Negro Leagues Museum(downtown). There's a buger joint in Crown Center that delivers your food by toy train (at leat there was in 2003).

ahhh crap now I'm hungry

Archie F. Swin · 09-13-2006, 07:47 AM

Kona Grill in the Plaza is pretty damn good

jspchief · 09-13-2006, 07:48 AM

That Holiday Inn Express is at one end of the Westport bar area, and within walking distance of plenty of nightlife. I haven't been down there recently enough to still know what clubs are where, but there will be at least a few dance clubs.

HC_Chief · 09-13-2006, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

Gates? Are you insane? Gates is fast food complete with frozen french fries. The others are acceptable with Bryant's my favorite.

I agree. Last time I went to the one on 31st the food SUCKED.

Oklahoma Joe's is a must.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 09-13-2006, 07:52 AM

You should stay at the GREAT WOLF LODGE instead, they have a huge inside water park. That way you can put your girlfriend in a swimsuit, take pictures of her breasts and show them to us.

**Skip Towne** · 09-13-2006, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

You should stay at the GREAT WOLF LODGE instead, they have a huge inside water park. That way you can put your girlfriend in a swimsuit, take pictures of her breasts and show them to us.

I like the way you think.

hawkchief · 09-13-2006, 08:05 AM

Stay away from our zoo. It stinks. Seriously, our zoo is not worth spending you time on. Plaza is awesome, eat some BBQ at Jack's Stack. Also, instead of Crown Center, I would go the the new Legends outdoor mall near the Kansas Speedway. Much more fun and far better shopping.

Fish · 09-13-2006, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Archie F. Swin

I recommend the Nelson Art Museum ( just look for the gianormous shuttlecocks), The Negro Leagues Museum(downtown). There's a buger joint in Crown Center that delivers your food by toy train (at leat there was in 2003).

ahhh crap now I'm hungry

uhh huh huh..... you said shuttlecocks....

jspchief · 09-13-2006, 08:08 AM

Chiefsplanet is having their bash for that game. I'm guessing the tailgate will be decent.

HC_Chief · 09-13-2006, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by hawkchief

Stay away from our zoo. It stinks. Seriously, our zoo is not worth spending you time on. Plaza is awesome, eat some BBQ at Jack's Stack. Also, instead of Crown Center, I would go the the new Legends outdoor mall near the Kansas Speedway. Much more fun and far better shopping.

Zoo is pretty lame... for out-of-towners.

I'll second the trip to Legends. It's a bit of a drive, but worth it. There's tons of stuff out that way. Besides, you'll want to remember how to get there for future trips. Schlitterbahn is building a HUGE park out there!

I'd still go to Crown Center... it's a nice shopping area and not nearly as crowded as other places. I take the wife & kids there all the time.

**Dartgod** · 09-13-2006, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

B5 for tailgating -- right in front of the stadium. Lot A is also pretty good (that's where I usually go).

We've been over this before, but I'll say it again.

DO NOT come to B5 expecting to the fulll tailgate experience (food, beer, the works). KC Dan and I tailgate along with some other friends and family. Anyone is welcome to drop by; there are often other Planeteers hanging around (I know Bwana and family will be there for the Chargers game), but it is not an open tailgate for anyone to drop by for some grog and grub.

09-13-2006, 07:28 AM
bigpimpingchief Starter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Reading, PA Casino cash: $10004900	My first visit to KC Hello All, Myself (25) and my girlfriend (21) are going on vacation to KC for the 10/22 game against the Chargers. I have tickets for sec. 128 row 6. We're staying in Westport at the Holiday INN express. We're staying from the 19th until the 23th. I did alot of research on places but I'd rather have people's opinion that know KC well so that's why I'm asking. First question, Do I have good seats? I'm not renting a car and I need to find out the easiest way to get to the game coming from Westport. We're trying to find some good nightlife like clubs (r+b and rap type), bars. We're also trying to find some good restaurants (burgers, pizza, fries, some good meat places.) I'm Pennsylvania Dutch so I like my meat and potatoes I have some places I want to see like the Zoo, Country Club Plaza, Crown Center, Contemporary Art Museum. Also I want some pics of the Fountains. Can anybody recommend anything else worthwhile to see or do? P.S. Where can I go to find some good tailgating when I'm at the game? Thanks josh
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09-13-2006, 07:32 AM	#2
Fire Me Boy! Cast Iron Jedi Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $9999900 VARSITY	B5 for tailgating -- right in front of the stadium. Lot A is also pretty good (that's where I usually go). You'll only be about 8 blocks from the Plaza... there's a lot of good restaurants there. But while you're in KC (from Penn.), you'll need to get some BBQ. Whether you go Gates, Arthur Bryants, Oklahoma Joes, or Smokestack, you can't really go wrong. My preference would be Gates. There's one at 31st and Main, just a few blocks from your hotel. Club NV may be somewhere you want to go, but I'm not a club guy so don't take my word on that.
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09-13-2006, 07:34 AM	#3
Skip Towne Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: T-Town Casino cash: $10004900	Bryant's Bar-B-Q is a must. Stay away from that Phobia guy and his tailgate. He works for some fly-by-night outfit and he will try to convert you.
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09-13-2006, 07:46 AM	#5
Archie F. Swin This is the way Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Casino cash: $9975673	I recommend the Nelson Art Museum ( just look for the gianormous shuttlecocks), The Negro Leagues Museum(downtown). There's a buger joint in Crown Center that delivers your food by toy train (at leat there was in 2003). ahhh crap now I'm hungry __________________ "No Two People Will Do It The Same, You got It Down...When You Appear to Be In Pain!"
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09-13-2006, 07:47 AM	#6
Archie F. Swin This is the way Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Casino cash: $9975673	Kona Grill in the Plaza is pretty damn good __________________ "No Two People Will Do It The Same, You got It Down...When You Appear to Be In Pain!"
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09-13-2006, 07:48 AM	#7
jspchief BAMF Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Your Face Casino cash: $9998710	That Holiday Inn Express is at one end of the Westport bar area, and within walking distance of plenty of nightlife. I haven't been down there recently enough to still know what clubs are where, but there will be at least a few dance clubs. __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something is more important than fear. The brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all.
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09-13-2006, 07:52 AM	#9
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1740477	You should stay at the GREAT WOLF LODGE instead, they have a huge inside water park. That way you can put your girlfriend in a swimsuit, take pictures of her breasts and show them to us.
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09-13-2006, 08:05 AM	#11
hawkchief Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Casino cash: $2988600	Stay away from our zoo. It stinks. Seriously, our zoo is not worth spending you time on. Plaza is awesome, eat some BBQ at Jack's Stack. Also, instead of Crown Center, I would go the the new Legends outdoor mall near the Kansas Speedway. Much more fun and far better shopping.
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09-13-2006, 08:08 AM	#13
jspchief BAMF Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Your Face Casino cash: $9998710	Chiefsplanet is having their bash for that game. I'm guessing the tailgate will be decent. __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something is more important than fear. The brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all.
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