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• BLACK BAMBOO read more ›
  (1815 Wyandotte St. Tel. 816-283-3000)
  www.black-bamboo.com
  Asian antiques and modern home furnishings are displayed side by side at this beautifully appointed store. Furniture, lamps and tabletop accessories are offered at varied prices, many with a fascinating story for free.
• GEORGE: A LIFESTYLE STORE read more ›
  (315 E 55th St. Tel. 816-361-2128)
  www.georgelifestyle.com
  You don't have to be able to afford George Terbovich's design fees in order to enjoy the sophisticated accessories in his fashionable Crestwood shop. Stylish linens, decorating books, glassware and vases are among the treats he's amassed.
• PLANTERS SEED & SPICE COMPANY read more ›
  (513 Walnut St. Tel. 816-842-3651)
  www.plantersseed.com
  From seeds to pots, this comprehensive store offers everything you need to make your gardening dreams a reality. Pick up bulk spices, dried fruits, candy and soup mixes while you're browsing.

• RIVER MARKET read more ›
  (Between I-70 and the Missouri River. Tel. 816-471-6789)
  www.kansascityrivermarket.com
  Lofts, retail stores (including an antique mall) and office space added as part of a revitalization effort make this complex home to more than just the region's largest farmers market. Look for concerts and other entertainment on the weekends.
• SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL read more ›
  (Southmoreland Park. Tel. 816-531-7728)
  www.kcshakes.org
  What better way to spend an evening than by watching a professional performance of Shakespeare on a mid-summer's night-for free! Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and settle in to see The Merry Wives of Windsor. June 16 through July 6.
• STARLIGHT THEATRE read more ›
  (At Swope Park, 4600 Starlight Rd. Tel. 816-363-7827)
  www.kcstarlight.com
  Enjoy Broadway's best musicals in this magical outdoor amphitheater, located in one of the country's largest outdoor public parks. This month, catch Legally Blonde: The Musical. June 30 through July 5.

• MAMA'S 39TH ST DINER read more ›
  (3906 Waddell St. Tel. 816-531-6422)
  This is the quintessential diner, with huge portions, quick service and an enormous all-day menu. Fried cinnamon rolls, corned beef hash and fist-high deli sandwiches will satisfy. $$
• CITY TAVERN read more ›
  (101 W 22nd St. Tel. 816-421-3696)
  www.citytavern.net
  Sophisticated comfort food is the theme here. Try the roast chicken with horseradish mashed potatoes or sidle up to the oyster bar for the freshest cold-water oysters in Kansas City. $$$
• ZEST read more ›
  (10681 Mission Rd, Leawood. Tel. 913-381-5678)
  www.kansascitymenus.com/zest/newsite
  Between the comfort food-like meatloaf, mac and cheese, and pork shanks-and the mellow décor, it's hard to be tense at Zest. Add smart lighting and a hip bar scene, and it's no wonder it's such a popular destination. $$$

• HARRY'S BAR AND TABLES read more ›
  (501 Westport Rd. Tel. 816-561-3950)
  The exposed brick walls and tin ceiling add to the ambience of this Westport district cigar and martini bar. Be sure to visit if you're a scotch drinker; there are more than 50 brands offered.
• SOL CANTINA read more ›
  (408 E 31st St. Tel. 816-931-8080)
  www.solcantina.com
  A former garage with cement floors, horseshoeshaped bar and multiple TVs, this Southwesternstyle, twentysomething hangout has a patio for savoring Mexican beer in the spring sunshine.

• POWELL GARDENS read more ›
  (1609 NW US Hwy 50, Kingsville . Tel. 816-697-2600)
  www.powellgardens.org
  A short 30-minute trip from Kansas City, this botanical garden is the perfect spring escape. Couples may want to scope out the spectacularly designed chapel for their nuptials.

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Fun Fact!
Kansas City's Country Club Plaza, which opened in 1922, is hailed as the first outdoor shopping center in the country.