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18TH & VINE

Smaxx Lunch & the American Jazz Museum

Burgers or a chicken sandwich at Smaxx on Vine Street, then the listening stations and soundboards at the American Jazz Museum.

About $45–$60 for two2 hrs 6 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Smaxx Lunch & the American Jazz MuseumA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, SMAXX, the start. Stop 2, American Jazz Museum, under 0.1 miles from stop 1, 6 min walk. The route is under 0.1 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: 18th & Vine.18TH & VINETHE PASEO18TH STThe ParadeSTART SMAXXAmerican Jazz Museum12N0.1 miSmaxx Lunch & the American Jazz MuseumFoodMuseumWalkStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is under 0.1 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, museum, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Gem Theater, music, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • The Blue Room, music, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • The Corner Bar & Grill, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • The KC Juke House, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Black Archives of Mid-America, museum, 1 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. SMAXXA burger or a chicken sandwich to share, with fries. Burgers run $9 to $16 on its own ordering menu.about 45 min · 1827 Vine St, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recently · then 6 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. American Jazz MuseumTwo adult admissions at the posted $15 each. Listening stations, touch screens and custom-mixing soundboards.about 75 min · 1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
The building that holds the American Jazz Museum and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum at 18th and Vine
Photo: Richard · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

How the night flows

Lunch first (Smaxx is open noon to 6 PM Tuesday to Saturday), then a short walk to the museum. Streets and sidewalks near 18th and Vine are under construction (Revive the Vine) while businesses stay open, so allow extra time.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Street parking and lots in the district; check the current rules and any construction closures before you go.
Getting around
Walking, Driving
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Whatever you feel good in.

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 23, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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