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Pickleball With a Plot Twist

Play a competitive round, give the loser control of dinner, then let a seasonal food hall settle the score.

About $54–$112 for two3 hrs 45 minLimited verified information
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Map of the stops for Pickleball With a Plot TwistA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Chicken N Pickle, the start. Stop 2, Iron District, 0.5 miles from stop 1, 7 min drive. Stop 3, Macken Park reset, optional, 0.9 miles from stop 2, 6 min drive. The route is about 1.4 miles end to end.ARMOUR RDBURLINGTON ST7 min drive6 min driveSTART Chicken N PickleIron DistrictMacken Park reset123N0.1 miPickleball With a Plot TwistGamesFoodOutdoorsDriveStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 1.4 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Restless Spirits Distilling, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Driftwood Ceramics (Pots & Pints), art, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • Cinder Block Brewery, brewery, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • The Commons at Cinder Block Brewery, games, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • FM Music Vintage Sounds, shopping, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • RoKC North Kansas City, games, 3 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. Chicken N PickleReserve a court for guaranteed play or use confirmed lawn games for the easier version.about 110 min · 1761 Burlington St, North Kansas City, MO 64116 · hours checked recently · then 7 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Iron DistrictEach picks one item for the other from different open vendors.about 70 min · 1599 Iron St, North Kansas City, MO 64116 · then 6 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  3. Macken Park resetTake a short lap or make it a quick post-dinner reset.optional · about 30 minWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Begin with the reserved activity, then make one short drive to the food hall and optional park finish.

Good to know

Reservations
Recommended
Parking
Plan for parking at the activity and a second stop near dinner.
Getting around
Driving
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Athletic clothes and court-ready shoes; bring a casual layer for dinner.

Before you go

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