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Plaza Coffee, Then the Kauffman Garden

A coffee to go from Crows in South Plaza, then a quiet walk past the bronze sculptures and fountains of the Kauffman Memorial Garden.

About $7–$20 for two1 hr 19 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Plaza Coffee, Then the Kauffman GardenA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Crows Coffee (South Plaza), the start. Stop 2, Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden, 0.4 miles from stop 1, 9 min walk. The route is about 0.4 miles end to end. Landmarks shown: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.OAK STWALNUT STCHERRY STCHARLOTTE STThe Donald J. Hall…US-569 min walkNELSON-ATKINSSTART Crows CoffeeEwing and Muriel Kauffman…12N0.1 miPlaza Coffee, Then the Kauffman GardenCoffeeOutdoorsWalkStreetcar lineStraight 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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Also close by
  • KC Rep at the Spencer Theatre, music, 3 min walk from stop 2
  • Osteria Il Centro, food, 4 min walk from stop 1
  • Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, outdoors, 4 min walk from stop 2
  • The Peanut (Main Street), drinks, 5 min walk from stop 1
  • André’s Confiserie Suisse, food, 5 min walk from stop 1
  • Linda Hall Library Arboretum, outdoors, 6 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Crows Coffee (South Plaza)Order a housemade chai or a seasonal drink to take with you.about 30 min · 304 E 51st St, Kansas City, MO 64112 · hours checked recently · then 9 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial GardenFind the bronze sculpture that looks most like one of you and take that photo. Seasonal plantings change at least four times a year.about 40 min · 4801 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO 64110Website Google Maps Apple Maps
Flower beds and a fountain in the Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden
Photo: Paulmcdonald · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

How the night flows

Coffee first, then a short walk or drive to the garden while it is daylight. Admission and parking at the garden are free.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
The garden has free parking; confirm the current lot and hours before you go.
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 not confirmed for Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden. Check their pages first; they keep their own hours.

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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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