Debra Kunz

As a metropolitan area that crosses two state lines, Kansas City has an abundance of fun date ideas. Here are the Top 10 Dates in Kansas City:

1. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Taking a tour of the museum’s latest exhibits engulfs you in an appreciation for creative expression, and generates many topics of conversation. Inside the Museum, the Rozzelle Court restaurant is set in a majestic Italian courtyard and has live music on Friday evenings.

2. Boulevard Brewery Tour

For a casual date, a tour of Boulevard Brewery gives you an inside look at brewing and samples at the conclusion. It’s a great way to begin your date before going to dinner.

3. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Its dramatic architecture is designed to house the Kansas City Symphony, the Kansas City Ballet, the Lyric Opera, Broadway Theater, comedy shows, and many other options. Dress up for a romantic dinner followed by a live performance.

4. Ballgames

Sports fans can always find an event – Royals baseball, KC Chiefs football, T-Bones baseball, NASCAR racing, Sporting Kansas City soccer, Missouri Mavericks hockey, and college basketball. Surprise your date with tickets for their team.

5. Farmers Market is a Date Idea in Kansas City

There are several farmers markets in the area to choose from, all with their own spirit. Shop for local ingredients and have a picnic lunch at one of the many parks. Remember the blanket!

6. Progressive Dinner on the Plaza

A progressive dinner is enjoying each course at a different restaurant, and gives you an opportunity for a leisurely walk between courses. There are several restaurants to choose from for drinks, appetizers, dinner, dessert, and coffee, and no shortage of people watching.

7. Dancing

Choose from ballroom studios with lessons from pros, salsa clubs, country bars, and clubs that play a little of everything. If you both like to dance, or want to learn, it’s an evening of moving together.

8. Union Station and Liberty Memorial

These two can be one date or two dates depending on if you are spending an evening or the day together. Union Station always has interesting exhibits, and Liberty Memorial along with the World War I Museum, is across the street. It might spark conversation about family history or learning about each other’s heritage.

9. Starlight, Festivals, Art Fairs and Theater in the Park

Each with their own flare, a date at these events means time to talk, time to listen, and time to learn something you didn’t know about each other. Pick a favorite or something neither of you has been to before.

10. The Zoo

Animal lovers can stroll through nature’s habitats. If you both love to travel, this might create discussions about worldwide destinations you’ve been to or would like to see.

Top 10 Dates in Other Cities

For fun dates in other cities – check out these articles for the Top 10 Dates in New York City, Detroit, Boston, Los Angeles, Denver, Atlanta, Edmonton, Canada, or London.