Public library · Downtown
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Beyond books, the free-to-enter Central Library offers historic architecture, rotating exhibitions, and the famous Community Bookshelf parking-garage facade—often cited by local editors as a must-see downtown photo op.
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Restaurant · Crossroads
Bourbon, craft beer, global eats, pool hall, live music
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BBQ & Southern eats with games in a retro beer garden
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Legendary KC BBQ for burnt ends, ribs, and signature sauce
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KC BBQ near airport w/ brisket tacos & burnt ends
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Bakery · South Kc
Bakery with acclaimed breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and tea
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Winery · Kansas City
California-style wines, local snacks, and event space
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Inventive New American dishes, seasonal ingredients & classic cocktails
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Austrian/German cuisine w/ German beer, cozy bar, patio
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Detroit-style pies, East Coast slices, hot honey, beer
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Award-winning bakery: Sonoran flour & corn tortillas
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