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PaulB · 09-11-2004, 08:17 AM

Folks:

Thanks to all last year for advising me about things to do in the area during my first-ever visit to KC. (for the Buffalo game). To refresh your memory, I grew up in Boston, live in New Jersey, work in New York City and have rooted for the Chiefs since 1968. I'm going back there for the Atlanta game in late October and look forward to it.

Some follow-up questions:

* How soon should I arrive to ride a "Chiefs shuttle" from a downtown hotel, considering the lines to board the bus and, of course, the traffic? This time I'd rather spare myself the headache of driving.
* Can I get away with leaving the car in the lot behind Union Station all day? They don't charge on Sunday, if my memory is right, and I could walk through the station and over the foot bridge (past the fountains) to that hotel diagonally across the way from the station.
* The parent company of Adam's Mark has sold that hotel to Clarion, if I'm correct. How is it under the new ownership? I might stay there this time, if Clarion hasn't jacked up the rates.
* I had a terrific meal at Pierpont's in Union Station; any similiar restaurants to recommend?
* I may spend part of my four days in the area in Omaha; I'm a college hockey junkie and Neb.-Omaha plays Division I. What other things would be to do there--restaurants, galleries, etc.?

Again, much appreciated.

LVNHACK · 09-11-2004, 08:21 AM

Omaha is great. I recommend the Embassy Suites downtown, it's fairly new. You can walk across the street to numerous shops and restaurants in a 4 square block area........

jspchief · 09-11-2004, 10:10 AM

Omaha...the Henry Doorly Zoo. It's probably second only to the San Diego Zoo. Even if it's not your thing, it's pretty cool.

**Iowanian** · 09-11-2004, 10:17 AM

In Omaha...head down to the "old town" district....lots of good restaraunts, bars, shops etc.

Catch the Zoo and Aquarium.

In KC.....I'd recommmend heading to the Hyatt downtown and go to the spinning restaraunt on top...at least for a drink and a view...Grab a steak at "the herford house".

**Bowser** · 09-11-2004, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

In Omaha...head down to the "old town" district....lots of good restaraunts, bars, shops etc.

Catch the Zoo and Aquarium.

In KC.....I'd recommmend heading to the Hyatt downtown and go to the spinning restaraunt on top...at least for a drink and a view...Grab a steak at "the herford house".

I will definitely second the Hereford House suggestion!

And the Omaha zoo is awesome, especially the aquarium!

09-11-2004, 10:31 AM

The Adams Mark/Clarion has never been worth a crap, IMO. Until they gut the place and remodel, it's gonna suck. That's my opinion.

There's a hundred restaurants you can't go wrong with. However, if you're looking for something a little bit different from usual, check out P.F. Changs on the plaza. It's a trendy asian fare establishment with an American twist. Very good stuff. Reasonably priced as well. I think you'll be disappointed at George Bretts on the plaza.

I don't know the answers to your other questions, though. Good luck.

dtebbe · 09-11-2004, 10:38 AM

Of coarse you must go to Arthur Bryants for some real KC BBQ while you are in town. Just know what you want before you get to the window to order

DT

09-11-2004, 08:17 AM
PaulB Rookie Join Date: Sep 2003 Casino cash: $10004900	Return visit to Arrowhead Folks: Thanks to all last year for advising me about things to do in the area during my first-ever visit to KC. (for the Buffalo game). To refresh your memory, I grew up in Boston, live in New Jersey, work in New York City and have rooted for the Chiefs since 1968. I'm going back there for the Atlanta game in late October and look forward to it. Some follow-up questions: * How soon should I arrive to ride a "Chiefs shuttle" from a downtown hotel, considering the lines to board the bus and, of course, the traffic? This time I'd rather spare myself the headache of driving. * Can I get away with leaving the car in the lot behind Union Station all day? They don't charge on Sunday, if my memory is right, and I could walk through the station and over the foot bridge (past the fountains) to that hotel diagonally across the way from the station. * The parent company of Adam's Mark has sold that hotel to Clarion, if I'm correct. How is it under the new ownership? I might stay there this time, if Clarion hasn't jacked up the rates. * I had a terrific meal at Pierpont's in Union Station; any similiar restaurants to recommend? * I may spend part of my four days in the area in Omaha; I'm a college hockey junkie and Neb.-Omaha plays Division I. What other things would be to do there--restaurants, galleries, etc.? Again, much appreciated.
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09-11-2004, 08:21 AM	#2
LVNHACK MVP Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Baghdad Casino cash: $10004925	Omaha is great. I recommend the Embassy Suites downtown, it's fairly new. You can walk across the street to numerous shops and restaurants in a 4 square block area........ __________________ Bleach really should be used in the gene pool Some people grow up, some just grow old.
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09-11-2004, 10:10 AM	#3
jspchief BAMF Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Your Face Casino cash: $9998710	Omaha...the Henry Doorly Zoo. It's probably second only to the San Diego Zoo. Even if it's not your thing, it's pretty cool. __________________ 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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Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $1668454	In Omaha...head down to the "old town" district....lots of good restaraunts, bars, shops etc. Catch the Zoo and Aquarium. In KC.....I'd recommmend heading to the Hyatt downtown and go to the spinning restaraunt on top...at least for a drink and a view...Grab a steak at "the herford house".
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09-11-2004, 10:31 AM	#6
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	The Adams Mark/Clarion has never been worth a crap, IMO. Until they gut the place and remodel, it's gonna suck. That's my opinion. There's a hundred restaurants you can't go wrong with. However, if you're looking for something a little bit different from usual, check out P.F. Changs on the plaza. It's a trendy asian fare establishment with an American twist. Very good stuff. Reasonably priced as well. I think you'll be disappointed at George Bretts on the plaza. I don't know the answers to your other questions, though. Good luck.
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09-11-2004, 10:38 AM	#7
dtebbe 3M TA3 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: SoFlo Casino cash: $9993039	Of coarse you must go to Arthur Bryants for some real KC BBQ while you are in town. Just know what you want before you get to the window to order DT
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