You're welcome!

As for the art museums, the Kemper is all modern art, and free while the Nelson, as kit said, is much larger and is a more "traditional" art museum. They are very close to each other and just east of the Plaza.

The WWI museum is north of the Plaza and just south of downtown. It is extremely well done and very interesting if you enjoy history at all.

Where are you staying and when will you be here?

The Steamboat Arabia Museum is unique to Kansas City and has been a big hit with every visitor I have taken there. My sister in law still talks about it an is going back the next time she is in town. http://www.1856.com/

Winslow's smokehouse is right across the parking lot.

Keith

You might search the food network sits
http://www.foodnetwork.com/local/ind.../-97.222306/3/

Another suggestion to see The Steamboat Arabia Museum! It didn't sound like it would be worthwhile, but it was really fascinating.

I think if you go to only one KC BBQ place, it should be Arthur Bryants.

~Liz

Woodyard hasn't been mentioned. Cool place.
I know they have Salmon-maybe only on Fridays(?).
LC's has the best burnt ends.
Thomas Hart Benton home is a neat historical site to visit-in midtown.
The Shawnee Mission on 53rd in Fairway
might pique your interest also.

Have you already been to KC? Where did you go?

ksbeem, I'll be going over the upcoming weekend. I'll keep you posted.

Ok Joe's seems handiest to where we'll be- part of the focus will be on art. Just in case, I've made notes of the great suggestions.

We'll also be eating at Eden Alley the vegetarian place at Unity.

I'm very excited about KC! I'll let you know what happened

Yes...would love to hear all about your visit here!

Another great place to eat that will be great for your vegetarian friend is Succotash at 26th and Holmes. That's just east of Crown Center if you're going to be anywhere near there. Awesome, awesome breakfast joint. Local food. Just great. And vegan/vegetarian friendly.

I live in KC, and our restaurants are generally underappreciated by people outside the area, IMO. We're more than just BBQ.

Thanks ksbeem and musicfan. I think I'm going to enjoy KC, already people are so nice!

We're kicking around the idea of going to Unity Plaza on Sunday Morning for the meditation. Unity Village is, alas, too far and we're planning the Nelson-Atkins for the afternoon before our plane leave.

Where is the Succotash in relationship to Unity Plaza and the musueums?

Unity Village is so cool. You'll have to see it another time.

Succotash is on 26th Street. Unity Temple on the Plaza is on 47th Street. It's an easy drive from one to the other.

Here's Succotash:
http://www.succotashkc.com/

Here's a map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&gl...d=0CJgBEJ4CMAA

Oh my gosh! They're right by our hotel! My friends will be thrilled.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. (i've been doing gratitude work, can ya tell?)

LSky,

I get to KC only occasionally from work. When I first started trekking out there, it caught me by surprise - didn't fit my preconception at all.

BBQ places are indeed to be sought out, and as you saw they are numerous.

The WW1 Museum is just jaw-dropping. I cannot believe it is in D.C. with the other Smithsonian museums. At least this way, people can visit who otherwise could not make that journey to the east coast. But it is truly, truly a "not to miss" place.

Oops, meant to say "I can't believe it is NOT in D.C."

Thanks for the tip sludick. I've added it to the list. We are going to be there for work and we have a limited time for play. I've seen the WWI museum on line and it looks impressive.

Yes, definitely go to the WWI museum. It's really great.

Enjoy Succotash!

One friend and I are avid art fans. The other friend is happy to go along. Do you think WWI museum is better than the Kemper or the Nelson- Atkins? Now, I'm stopping to wonder. I'll present all ideas to the group.

Nelson Atkins may be the best of the three, but there are many fine Art museums and only one National WW1 Musuem. Similarly, The Steamboat Arabia Museum is unique and about this part of the country.

It's kind of an apples vs. oranges thing to compare the WWI museum to art museums. It really is quite impressive, on par with any history museum in Washington DC (and DS is working there this summer!), but if you are an art fan, then I'd say the Nelson and Kemper would be more to your liking since your time is limited. Also, from what I recall, the Kemper is fairly small, and free, so it would not take a lot of time and they are pretty close to each other.

Agree with musicfan. Or you could pick the Nelson OR the Kemper, and then go to WWI museum. Steamboat Arabia is really cool, especially considering it was excavated and curated entirely by amateurs.

http://www.1856.com/