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Arcade Rivalry & the Bridge at Sunset

Start with a few low-stakes games, eat in a tiny industrial hideaway, then decide whether the river bridge earns a sunset encore.

About $88–$138 for two3 hrs 44 minLimited verified information
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Map of the stops for Arcade Rivalry & the Bridge at SunsetA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Larks Entertainment (Kansas City), the start. Stop 2, The Campground, 0.6 miles from stop 1, 6 min drive. Stop 3, Rock Island Bridge, optional, 0.2 miles from stop 2, 8 min drive. The route is about 0.8 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: West Bottoms.WEST BOTTOMS12TH STSTATE LINE RDKansas RiverI-6706 min driveSTART Larks EntertainmentThe CampgroundRock Island Bridge123N0.1 miArcade Rivalry & the Bridge at SunsetGamesFoodStopDriveStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.8 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

Whole route inGoogle Maps Apple Maps

Also close by
  • Yoga on the Bridge (Rock Island Bridge), things to do, 1 min walk from stop 3
  • Stockyards Brewing Co., brewery, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Stockyards history intermission, outdoors, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • The Golden Ox, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Amigoni Urban Winery, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Lemonade Park, music, 1 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. Larks Entertainment (Kansas City)Pick two games each, then settle the score with one shared final round.about 70 min · 1527 W 9th St, Kansas City, MO 64101 · hours checked recently · then 6 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. The CampgroundReserve dinner and let the tiny room slow the pace after the games.about 90 min · 1531 Genessee St, Kansas City, MO 64102 · then 8 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: The Ship, Voltaire.
  3. Rock Island BridgeWalk the bridge and use food or drinks only if timing and budget still fit.optional · about 50 min · 1799 American Royal Dr, Kansas City, MO 64102Website Google Maps Apple Maps
Walking out on the rusted Rock Island Bridge
Photo: Smuckola · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

How the night flows

Drive between Larks, The Campground, and Rock Island Bridge; the bridge stays optional and daylight-aware.

Good to know

Reservations
Recommended
Parking
Confirm parking separately at Larks and The Campground. Enter Rock Island Bridge from the east near Hy-Vee Arena.
Getting around
Driving
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Play-ready casual, then add a layer for the bridge.

Before you go

Hours not confirmed for The Campground. Check their pages or call before you go.

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We last looked over this date on September 11, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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