Moments from your door are some of the Midwest’s finest cultural institutions:

• The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – world-renowned collections and sculpture garden

• The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – bold and ever-evolving

• The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures – whimsical and historic

Lifelong learning lives here:

• UMKC: public lectures, music, and performing arts

• Kansas City Art Institute: classes and exhibitions

• Rockhurst University: continuing education

• Linda Hall Library: science, engineering, and research talks

• Kansas City Plaza Library: community events and speaker series

Our Plaza neighborhood buzzes year-round with signature events and local flair:

• Plaza Art Fair - A KC tradition since 1932, the Plaza Art Fair is a three-day celebration that transforms the Plaza into an open-air gallery. Featuring over 240 artists from across the nation, live music on multiple stages, and cuisine from KC’s top restaurants, it's one of the country’s premier art events.

• Plaza Lighting Ceremony - The one, the only, every year, right in your backyard.

• Brush Creek Dragon Boat Races - Teams race elaborately decorated dragon boats down Brush Creek in this high-energy, community-powered summer spectacle.

• Nelson-Atkins Art Course (Mini Golf) - An artist-designed, mini golf experience located in the exquisite Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park. Each hole presents a creative interpretation of a work of art in the museum’s collection.

• Tivoli at the Nelson -Discover exceptional storytelling, new releases, documentaries, restored classics, foreign and art films.

• KC Repertory Theatre, Shakespeare in the Park, and more.

With 50+ dining destinations, your toughest choice is where to start:

• Fine dining and cozy brunch spots in the Country Club Plaza

• Local cafés and ethnic eats along Main Street

• Boutique bites in Crestwood

Shop the Plaza’s signature blend of national brands and local boutiques:

• Country Club Plaza – classic charm and elegance

• Crestwood Shops – curated style and one-of-a-kind finds

Stay active or simply unwind:

• Walk on paths along Brush Creek, in the nearby Nelson Atkins Sculpture Garden, Loose Park, Mill Creek Park, Theis Park and the Trolley Trail

• Ride your bicycle along the Brush Creek pathway, the Trolley Trail or Emmanuel Cleaver Blvd bike path

• Walk across the street for yoga, Pilates, spinning classes, or all that is offered at the impressive Chief’s Fit Center