The Great American Road Trip Challenge~4.5 years · 48 states · one loop
The Upper Midwest & Great Lakes

Stop 1 · Days 622–624

Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

A city of barbecue, jazz, and fountains — legendary smoked meats, the birthplace of a jazz style, and two of the country's best museums.

Where to stay

  • A Country Club Plaza or downtown hotel

    Near the Plaza's shops or the Power & Light District.

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You gotta eat this

  • Burnt ends & ribs

    KC barbecue — Arthur Bryant's, Gates, Joe's, take your pick.

The days here

Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page

  1. 622Day 622 — BBQ & JazzFull day · 6h planned
  2. 623Day 623 — MuseumsFull day · 6h planned
  3. 624Day 624 — East to IndependenceDrive day · 30m drive

What this stop is made of

  • Museums & History
  • Food & Drink Trails