18th & Vine District

I am a born and raised Kansas Citian and I have to say 18th and Vine is a very nice spot to visit. I enjoy the Peachtree restaurant as well as the Blue Room. The only draw back is there aren't enough attractions in Kansas City, much less the Jazz District, to keep you coming back over and over again. If you go to the Peachtree be prepared to eat a gut full and leave satisfied. Try the peach cobbler it is wonderful! I get some to go whenever I'm in that part of town! I've heard rave reviews about the smothered pork chops but I prefer the catfish anyday. The Blue Room is a great place to go and hear some authentic jazz music. I love the atmosphere here! There are tables with actual fliers and different assorted memorabilia from the '30s and '40s when that district was up and coming. The Gem Theatre is another great place to see events and the Jazz/Negro Baseball Museum is also a seldom visited, but unforgetable place. If you come to Kansas City one thing that you will realize is that much of Kansas City is "under construction". We are in heavy competition with the rest of the "major" cities and as you'll see a lot of our attractions are a work in progress.