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Dinner in Union Station, Then a Skyline View

Fine dining at Pierpont's in Union Station's historic building, then the city lit up from The Scout overlook.

About $90–$190 for two2 hrs 16 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Dinner in Union Station, Then a Skyline ViewA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Pierpont's at Union Station, the start. Stop 2, The Scout Overlook (Penn Valley Park), optional, a general area rather than one address, 0.7 miles from stop 1, 6 min drive. The route is about 0.7 miles end to end. Landmarks shown: National WWI Museum and Memorial.GRAND BLVDSW BLVDLiberty Memorial6 min driveLIBERTY MEMORIALSTART Pierpont'sThe Scout Overlook12N0.1 miDinner in Union Station, Then a Skyline ViewFoodOutdoorsDriveStreetcar lineStraight lines, not directions. Dotted ring: somewhere in this area.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.7 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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  • Union Station Kansas City, museum, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Grünauer, food, 3 min walk from stop 1
  • Jack Stack Barbecue (Freight House), food, 3 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Pierpont's at Union StationSteak and seafood. Plates start at $24 to $28 and signature steaks run $74 to $78 on its own menu.about 100 min · 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recently · then 6 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: The American Reserve, Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social.
  2. The Scout Overlook (Penn Valley Park)Optional and free. The skyline from the overlook; the park is open until midnight.optional · about 30 min · Penn Valley Park, Penn Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours freshly checkedWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Liberty's Beacon light show (Liberty Memorial North Lawn), KC Streetcar wildcard.
The Scout statue at Penn Valley Park with the downtown skyline behind it
Photo: Benjamin White · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

How the night flows

Dinner first, then a short drive up to Penn Valley Park for the skyline. Pierpont's is closed on Monday.

Good to know

Reservations
Recommended
Parking
Union Station's garage and lots; check the current rules and fees before you go.
Getting around
Driving
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Smart casual.

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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