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Goat Hill Coffee, Then the Skyline

A coffee or a house soda at Goat Hill, then a short walk to the hilltop park that looks straight at the downtown skyline.

About $8–$35 for two1 hr 2 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Goat Hill Coffee, Then the SkylineA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Goat Hill Coffee & Soda, the start. Stop 2, Observation Park, 0.4 miles from stop 1, 7 min walk. The route is about 0.4 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Crossroads. Landmarks shown: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.CROSSROADSBROADWAY BLVDWYANDOTTE ST18TH STCENTRAL STI-357 min walkKAUFFMAN CENTERSTART Goat Hill Coffee & SodaObservation Park12N0.1 miGoat Hill Coffee, Then the SkylineCoffeeOutdoorsWalkStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.4 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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  • rOOTS KC, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Westside Storey, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Mattie Rhodes Cultural Center and Art Gallery, art, 3 min walk from stop 1
  • Crossroads Golf KC, games, 4 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Goat Hill Coffee & SodaPick a coffee or a house soda for each other.about 30 min · 811 W 17th St, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recently · then 7 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Observation ParkFind the spot where the skyline fits the frame and take one photo of the two of you with it behind.about 25 min · 2001 Holly St, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours freshly checkedWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Coffee first, then walk to Observation Park. Goat Hill closes at 4 PM (2 PM on Sundays), so go in the afternoon.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Use one legal spot near Holly Street and walk; check the current rules and time limits.
Getting around
Walking, Driving
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

Hours, prices and reservations change. Anything we haven't recently source-checked is marked “Confirm today” in the planner rather than presented as fact. Check the venue's own page before you head out.

We last looked over this date on September 25, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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