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Skate at Crown Center, Then Town Topic

Loop the outdoor rink under the Crown Center lights, then warm up with burgers at the 24-hour counter.

About $15–$70 for two2 hrs 5 minEstimated fitBack Nov 6
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Map of the stops for Skate at Crown Center, Then Town TopicA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Crown Center Ice Terrace, the start. Stop 2, Town Topic, 0.5 miles from stop 1, 5 min drive. The route is about 0.5 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Crossroads. Landmarks shown: Union Station.CROSSROADSGRAND BLVDMCGEE STSW BLVDWALNUT ST5 min driveUNION STATIONSTART Crown Center Ice TerraceTown Topic12N0.1 miSkate at Crown Center, Then Town TopicGamesFoodDriveStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.5 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • PT’s Coffee (Crossroads), coffee, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Café 333, music, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Fern Bar, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Latin Night at Society, drinks, 2 min walk from stop 2
  • Best of Kansas City (Crown Center), shopping, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • Chip's Chocolate Factory, food, 2 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Crown Center Ice Terrace2026-27 rates: $10 admission (4 and older) and $6 skate rental each.about 75 min · 2425 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recently · then 5 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Town TopicBurgers and a shake at the counter.about 45 min · 2021 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Skate an hour, then drive five minutes to Town Topic.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Crown Center garages.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Outdoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Gloves, a hat and warm socks.

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 23, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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