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A Bag of Popcorn, Then the Fountain

Grab a bag from a popcorn shop headquartered in Kansas City, then eat it on the walk to the fountain in Mill Creek Park.

About $5–$15 for two51 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for A Bag of Popcorn, Then the FountainA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Topsy's Popcorne Shoppe (Plaza), the start. Stop 2, Fountain in Mill Creek Park, 0.3 miles from stop 1, 6 min walk. The route is about 0.3 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Plaza.PLAZA47TH STPENNSYLVANIA AVEWALNUT ST6 min walkSTART Topsy's Popcorne ShoppeFountain in Mill Creek Park12N0.1 miA Bag of Popcorn, Then the FountainFoodOutdoorsWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.3 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Mill Creek Park, outdoors, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • The Classic Cup Café, coffee, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Bruú Café, coffee, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • KC Style Haus, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Beloved! Boutique, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Fogo de Chão, food, 1 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Topsy's Popcorne Shoppe (Plaza)Pick a flavor for each other. Prices are not posted on its site, so this is an estimate.about 20 min · 4706 Central St, Kansas City, MO 64112 · hours checked recently · then 6 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Fountain in Mill Creek ParkFind a spot on the edge, share the bag and take one photo with the fountain behind you.about 25 minWebsite 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

Popcorn first, then a short stroll to the fountain.

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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