Everything You Need to Know About Midtown
Midtown Kansas City is a dynamic, artsy neighborhood that blends historic charm, cultural landmarks, trendy dining, and vibrant nightlife.
Blake’s Favorite Things About Midtown
About Midtown
Midtown features a range of historic homes, tree-lined streets, and a youthful energy, making it a hub for both residents and visitors. Whether you're enjoying a local coffee shop, exploring unique boutiques, or attending an event, Midtown offers something for everyone.
Distance to Downtown
9 minutes / 4 miles
Outdoor Spaces
Mill Creek Park, Southmoreland Park, Gillham Park, Hyde Park
Distance to Airport
24 minutes / 22 miles
School District
Kansas City Public School District
Walk Score
94
Amenities
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Arts
Gym
Bodyfit KC, The Foundation - Westport, theGYMkc: Uptown
Bar
Chez Charlie, Kelly’s Westport Inn, Mainstreet Tavern
Closest Hospital
St. Luke’s Hospital
Events
Midtown Art Walk, Westport Art Fair, Westport St. Patrick’s Day Run
Shopping
Westport, Vintage Shops on Westport Rd.
Fun Facts About Midtown
Kansas City’s Midtown area encompasses a large collection of popular neighborhoods and hotspots like Westport and Tower East.
Best Restaurants in Midtown
Chingu
Chingu is a vibrant Korean restaurant located in the heart of Kansas City’s Westport district offering a modern take on Korean street food and homestyle dishes
Tailleur
Established in 2020, Tailleur is a distinctive, storied space featuring atmospheric high ceilings, open dining areas, and a kitchen surrounded by antiques and equestrian details.
Ragazza Food & Wine
Originally opening in 2013, Ragazza Food & Wine has established itself as a favorite choice for Italian dishes in the glow of a cozy Midtown corner.
Reset KC
For vintage buffs and streetwear enthusiasts, Reset KC is a buy, sell, trade store that specializes in vintage clothing from the 80s and 90s as well as modern streetwear and sneakers.
Enchante, The Bakery
Outgrowing its original space inside Tailleur, the bakery jumped on 3934 Main Street across the street and expanded to create an open kitchen concept with a warm and inviting atmosphere.
What is today commonly known as Gillham Park was created in 1899-1902 with the acquisition of property for Gillham Road, which runs from 22nd and McGee south to Brush Creek Boulevard.
Hammers Dueling Piano Bar
Hammers Dueling Piano Bar invites you to the ultimate all-request, clap-along, sing-along, dance-along, and drink-along experience, as two talented performer face-off in a musical showdown.
Madrid Theater
The Madrid Theatre is a beautifully renovated, multi-purpose theatre that has been home to hundreds of weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, and concerts since its opening in 1926.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Engage in 5,000 year of art in Midtown at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, which features an art collection spanning 42,000 pieces in neoclassical and modern galleries, plus a sculpture garden.
In the 1800s, water from a stream running through Westport gave power to one of the mills there. The stream then traveled southeast and emptied into Brush Creek. The area through which the stream traveled was called Mill Creek Valley. That stream is now part of the city sewer system.
