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Union Station, the Streetcar & a Milkshake

A walk through Union Station's Grand Hall, a free streetcar ride up Main, and a milkshake to split at the other end.

About $8–$20 for two1 hr 33 minLimited verified information
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Map of the stops for Union Station, the Streetcar & a MilkshakeA map of a neighborhood or two, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Union Station Kansas City, the start. Stop 2, KC Streetcar wildcard, a general area rather than one address, 1.7 miles from stop 1, 4 min walk. Stop 3, The Yard Milkshake Bar, 0.8 miles from stop 2, 4 min walk. The route is about 2.6 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Crossroads, Downtown, River Market. Landmarks shown: Crown Center, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.CROSSROADSDOWNTOWNRIVER MARKET12TH STCHARLOTTE STTROOST AVEBROADWAY BLVDOAK STI-670I-35US-71I-70US-1694 min walkCROWN CENTERKAUFFMAN CENTERSTART Union Station…KC Streetcar wildcardThe Yard Milkshake Bar123N¼ miUnion Station, the Streetcar & a MilkshakeMuseumStreetcarDessertWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines, not directions. Dotted ring: somewhere in this area.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 2.6 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Holiday Reflections at Union Station, museum, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Holiday Swing Market at Union Station, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Pierpont's at Union Station, food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Tinsel & 'Tinis at Union Station, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Yoki, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • County Road Ice House, food, 1 min walk from stop 3

The stops

  1. Union Station Kansas CityFree. The Grand Hall and its ceiling are the show.about 30 min · 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · then 4 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. KC Streetcar wildcardFree. Ride north toward Power & Light.about 20 min · hours freshly checked · then 4 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  3. The Yard Milkshake BarOne milkshake, two straws.about 35 min · 1350 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64105 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Insomnia Cookies (Power & Light).
The Grand Hall inside Kansas City Union Station
Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A KC Streetcar stopped at a downtown station
Photo: CarmenEsparzaAmoux · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

How the night flows

Start at Union Station, catch the streetcar at its stop out front, and ride to Power & Light for dessert.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Park once at Union Station; the streetcar does the rest.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Whatever you feel good in.

Before you go

Hours not confirmed for Union Station Kansas City. Check their pages first; they keep their own hours.

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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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