Country Club Plaza, Kansas City

KC is a dump! The Plaza is actually the best thing in KC, which isn't saying much at all. Bum's all over begging and pick pocket punks mixed in on every block. Put it this way, if you go fishing and you know where all the good fish are then that's where you go fishing. Right? Seeing this is the only populated city spot with tons of people with alot of money in KC, where do you think the criminal d-bags atre gonna prey on victims? Parking is limited so you will be walking, and walking is when you are at your most volnerable. You are actually safer hanging around downtown KC than you are Plaza. At least you will be the only person within a 10 block radius. Just make sure you ask around where ever you are in KC for what colors you should and shouldn't be wearing. That could be a life or death choice.

Country Club Plaza is actually a very pretty place. There are lots of pretty buildings and fountains and everyone looks nice. HOwever, you have to be rich to enjoy the place. Most of the shops are high end and the restaurants are pricey. Not much in the way of handcrafted items if you that is what you like. If you have lots of money and want to spend hours shopping, you will love it. Personally, I was very bored.

Over all there was a lot to do here. There are a lot of restaurants to choose from, i would recommend The Cheesecake Factory and P.F. Changs. The stores are great but they are more upscale...such as Guess, Coach ect. I would recommend arriving around 4 and eating around 6 before the night traffic comes in.

as a kansas citian, it upsets me to hear that tourists think of the plaza as dangerous streets littered with homeless. First of all, what urban city doesnt have homeless? And, secondly, the plaza is in my opinion the best thing to see in Kansas City. I spend nearly every weekend at the plaza, the food is great.. especially the mixx. The atmosphere is amazing, it is so laid back and relaxed. The river with gondolas is very romantic, bridges lit with chinese lanterns and tons of fountains. THe plaza is especially beautiful during the holiday season when the lights are on. Every year on thanksgiving, Christmas lights are turned on, the lights are everywhere. Its a winter wonderland. I would reccomend the plaza to anyone. It is a great place with fabulous shopping, Halls, Burberry, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Lucky, Mark Shale, Betsey Johnson, Coach, apple store, standard style boutique.. the list is endless.. The food is great, the mixx, california pizza kitchen, brio, reverse, panera.. again, there are many options. So, if you are ever in Kansas City, be sure to stop at the Plaza, its a great place.

To many people out begging for money and food this was a nice part of Kansas City Mo. but not anymore. This isn't even A safe to walk the streets in. The visit was a bad experience for the whole family.

The paza is a beautiful outdoor shopping/dining area with an upscale, relaxed atmosphere. A definite stop if you're in KC.