Hotel at a Glance: Studio 6 Kansas City, MO - Downtown

This newly opened hotel is 10 minutes from downtown Kansas City, putting many of the city’s top attractions within easy reach. Just 5 minutes away, kids unleash their imaginations at Legoland Discovery Center and visitors check out some of the 75,000 artifacts held by the National WWI Museum and Memorial. The neighboring Crown Center keeps guests entertained with everything from live theater to locally owned shops.

• Included with this deal: a $10 dining credit to KC Kitchen & Pizzeria
• Home-cooked meals can be enjoyed in suites thanks to each one’s full kitchen.
• Four-legged friends are welcome; guests should contact the hotel for details.
• Historical building: It opened in 1910 as the Southland Hotel.

Kansas City, Missouri: Barbecue, Jazz, and Nightlife

In Kansas City, the ratio of fountains to barbecue joints is roughly 2:1—as in, 200-plus public fountains and more than 90 restaurants where you can order the city’s signature slow-smoked meat. Though Kansas City is known for its aquatic architecture and barbecue, it has also evolved into an artistic hub. Here, you’ll find a legendary history of jazz and blues, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, prized for its European paintings and Imperial Chinese art. Add a die-hard sports community and a downtown area named one of America’s best by Forbes magazine, and the at-times overlooked Kansas City has all the makings of a memorable getaway: culture, Midwestern charm, and an endless supply of sauce-slathered ribs.

Though the storied jazz scene continues to thrive in numerous clubs around 18th and Vine, it’s the flashy Power and Light District that draws a fashionable late-night crowd. This nine-block neighborhood in the middle of downtown is home to more than 50 shops, restaurants, and bars. If the weather is warm, head to the open-air rooftop lounge at Elements for a drink under the moonlight.