Your robot overloads have spoken. | Photo by @kansasdroneguy
What would you see on a perfect trip through KC? That answer undoubtedly shifts from person to person — but what about from robot to robot?
We asked an AI called WonderPlan to create an itinerary for a three-day weekend for those on a moderate budget wanting to sight-see with friends. Here’s what it drummed up.
Editor’s note: WonderPlan came up with the locations, but did not write anything below.
Day One
Start your Friday with an hour at the Crown Center. Explore the City Market, then pop into the Kansas City Museum followed by the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
End your day exploring the Crossroads. (While you’re there make sure you pop into Town Topic.)
This gorgeous museum is also the perf photo opp.
Photo by KC Museum
Day Two
Leisurely stroll through the Country Club Plaza, then head to Union Station for some indoor fun. Afterwards, choose between visiting the Kauffman Center, perusing the Power and Light District, or hanging out in Westport. The AI actually suggested you do all three but we think you should pace yourself.
Bonus: you get to admire this beautiful view of the KC skyline when you visit the Kauffman Center.
Photo by KCtoday
Day Three
Round off your KC adventure with a morning trip to the American Jazz Museum and an afternoon excursion at the Kansas City Zoo.
Asked
Asked
What’s one KC spot you think everyone should visit?
Kitchen Witch Guided Tasting | Monday, Oct. 28 | 6 p.m. | Boulevard Brewing Tours & Recreation Center | $25 | Journey through the symbolic ingredients in Boulevard’s most charming brews with five beers highlighting five distinct elements of kitchen witchery.
“My Three Dogs” with W. Bruce Cameron | Monday, Oct. 28 | 7-9 p.m. | Blue Valley CAPS Building, Overland Park | $27.99 | Meet the author behind novel-turned-film “A Dog’s Purpose” for the launch of his new book — your ticket includes a signed copy.
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Schwarzbier & Spaceballs | Tuesday, Oct. 29 | 6-9 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company | Menu price | Celebrate the return of KC Bier Co.'s seasonal black lager with a screening of this iconic 80s space parody film + 10% off bierocks.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
A Taste of Ireland | Wednesday, Oct. 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland | $35+ | Watch world-class performers blend folk mash-ups and live acapella tap battles into the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history, delivered with a pint of Irish wit.
Spooky Halloween Cookie Decorating Class | Wednesday, Oct. 30 | 6:30-8 p.m. | McLain’s Bakery | $65 | Prefer sweets over scares? Learn to decorate royal iced cookies like McLain’s pros and enjoy complimentary drinks + snacks.
Thursday, Oct. 31
Dark Forest | Thursday, Oct. 31 | Powell Gardens, Kingsville | $48 | Enthralling performances, captivating music, and creative technology collide for a magical woodland walk.
Lucky number 13. The Chiefs secured their 13th consecutive win, defeating the Raiders 27-20, and maintaining their reign as the only undefeated team in the league this season. Next, they’ll take on the Buccaneers at Arrowhead on Monday, Nov. 4, with a 7:15 p.m. kickoff. Tickets are $160+.
Award
The KC Current are the first ever Summer Cup champs. This is the team’s second championship win this summer, following The Women’s Cup victory in August. Up next for the Current: NWSL playoffs, which start next month.
Real Estate
An affordable + permanent supportive housing project broke ground at Beacon Hill. Named The Mabion, the complex will feature 57 units offering one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts, with no income requirements. Developers are targeting next fall for completion. (KSHB)
Environment
Smart phones, smart cars, now introducing, smart trash cans. Nonprofit KC Can Compost debuted three solar-powered stations where you can drop off your compostable trash, accessible through a free phone app. (FOX4)
Trending
DeAndre Hopkins has landed in KC. The Chiefs’ newest wide receiver isn’t just shaking up the lineup, but his jersey number, too. Hopkins says he’ll be switching from No. 10 to No. 8, in honor of the late Kobe Bryant.
Weather
Oh hail no. The weekend featured showers paired with pea-sized hail — and it looks like an encore is rearing up. While no hail is (currently) on the horizon, we’ll see high temps matched with thunderstorms as early as Thursday.
Ranked
JE Dunn was ranked the No. 1 extra-large company to work for in the metro. What put them on top? Its extensive mental health offerings, which provides 12 free therapy sessions for employees, about nine more than standard.
Eat
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Biz
💳 Give the gift of local
No need to make room in your wallet, just send it via text. | Photo via KCtoday
A new KC-based biz just launched: Gift Card Market, a digital platform that helps you send gift cards from local businesses.
Its goal is to make supporting local even easier. With more than five million restaurants, spas, and salons in its database, you can do just that by typing the name and location of the biz + entering your payment info. Then, the gift card is sent off via text or email. The best part? There’s no cost for businesses.
Editor Charm and Editor Maddie recently attended its launch event and tested it out by sending a Rye gift card — and it was as easy as a piece of Rye pie.
To celebrate the roll out, Gift Card Market is serving as the presenting sponsor for Kansas City Restaurant Week, happening Friday, Jan. 10-Sunday, Jan.19, 2025.
Want to get a jump start on gift shopping for the holiday season? You can check out the platform at thegiftcardmarket.com
The Buy
The Buy
The cowboy hat you’ve been looking for to complete this year’s costume, just in time for Halloween (it should ship fast for Prime members).
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Remember when I told you guys I was starting a dinner club? Yeah, I had to put that on pause. Having a newborn doesn’t really lend itself to going out to dinner regularly.
But the dinner tables are turning. I’m thinking of doing dinner club with a twist: instead of going out, we order in once a month and rate the best takeout in KC. Let me know if you want me to share my research.
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