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Best Places In KCMO

The city I hold so dear and miss so dearly when I’m away.

Mo Havey

Aug 02, 2019

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Growing up in Kansas City proper, I was spoiled at a young age of the cultural richness and uniqueness of areas that many come to see when they visit. Having dinner in the Jazz district was special, don't get me wrong, but it was also something that I was familiar with from a young age and didn't recognize how cool and special it really is.

But because I was young, and my parents didn't bring us out to do anything worthwhile for fun besides seldom birthday parties at Science City and going to the Plaza to see movies, I had to explore later in life what wonders my city has to offer (while I was under 21). Here are my 3 most favorite spots to sit and appreciate my city.

The Nelson-Atkins Art Museum

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The Nelson is one of my all-time favorite art museums because of how much it encompasses for free. Wanna see a mummy? Go to the Nelson. Wanna see a Monet? Go to the Nelson.

Need a nice public space for a first date? Nelson. I have spent so many days just wandering around the museum appreciating the art that's Kansas City has collected.

They even have an outdoor mini-golf course that uses featured art as the obstacles. Plus, Quay Coffee is attached to the museum and has some of my favorite coffee in the city, and is also my go-to spot when I come home during the school year and have homework.

Browne’s Irish Market

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Browne's is exactly what my Irish-American heart needs in any city. They're also one of the oldest import stores that opened their doors in 1887–almost as old as my high school.

They sell Irish imports from food to jewelry to alcohol. But, they are also a deli, and when I took a summer course at the community college across the street one summer, I was in there once a week buying a sandwich. It's my favorite, small and local shop to browse because there is always something to get.

Browsing the store always makes me appreciative of my heritage, and all the hard with Irish immigrants have poured into the city.

Mudpie Vegan Cafe

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Now, I'm not a vegan, but I do appreciate vegan food and having delicious places to go to when I'm out with my vegan friends. Mudpie is a vegan coffee shop in the center of Westport—which Westport itself is iconic and wonderful to explore. Despite it being vegan, the best cupcake I ever had was from this shop.

It wasn't until after I moved out of Kansas City the first time did I realize how hard it is to find vegan restaurants when a city is small.

Mudpie is also perfectly located on 39th street, which is one of the cutest streets to walk down because of the number of locally-owned shops, restaurants, and tattoo and piercing shops on the street. It's my go-to place to catch up with friends whenever I come up to visit from college.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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