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The Fountain Lap, Then Cupcakes

Take a slow lap around the fountain in Mill Creek Park for one blurry photo, then walk to Cupcake Á La Mode for a cupcake each.

About $8–$25 for two55 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for The Fountain Lap, Then CupcakesA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Fountain in Mill Creek Park, the start. Stop 2, Cupcake Á La Mode, 0.2 miles from stop 1, 5 min walk. The route is about 0.2 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Plaza. Landmarks shown: Country Club Plaza.PLAZA47TH STPENNSYLVANIA AVENICHOLS RDWALNUT ST5 min walkTHE PLAZASTART Fountain in Mill…Cupcake Á La Mode12N0.1 miThe Fountain Lap, Then CupcakesOutdoorsFoodWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.2 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

Whole route inGoogle Maps Apple Maps

Also close by
  • Mill Creek Park, outdoors, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Fogo de Chão, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Made in KC Marketplace (Plaza), shopping, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Plaza Provisions, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Beloved! Boutique, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Bruú Café, coffee, 1 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. Fountain in Mill Creek ParkOne photo mid-lap, feet moving, the blurrier the better. Check that the fountain is running.about 25 min · then 5 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Cupcake Á La ModePick a flavor for each other from about 20 on the menu. Prices were not readable online, so this is an estimate.about 25 min · 4639 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64112 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
The J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain on the Country Club Plaza
Photo: Charvex · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

How the night flows

Do the fountain lap first while it is light, then walk to the cupcake shop.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Plaza garages are the usual choice; check the current parking rules and any fees 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, 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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