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Prospero's Books, Then a Burger at the Flea

An hour lost in Prospero's shelves of used books, then a burger at the Westport Flea Market.

About $20–$44 for two1 hr 49 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Prospero's Books, Then a Burger at the FleaA map of a neighborhood or two, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Prospero’s Books, the start. Stop 2, Westport Flea Market, 0.7 miles from stop 1, 4 min drive. The route is about 0.7 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Plaza, Westport, Valentine. Landmarks shown: Country Club Plaza.PLAZAWESTPORTVALENTINESTATE LINE RD39TH STSW TRFWYROANOKE PKWYBELLEVIEW AVE4 min driveTHE PLAZASTART Prospero’s BooksWestport Flea Market12N¼ miProspero's Books, Then a Burger at the FleaShoppingFoodDriveStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.7 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Goat & Rabbit, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • The Smalter Gallery, art, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • OurHouseKC, food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen (39th Street), food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Rebel Coffee, coffee, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • Hi-Dive Lounge, drinks, 3 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Prospero’s BooksBrowsing is free; a used book each is optional.about 45 min · 1800 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111 · hours checked recently · then 4 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Westport Flea MarketBurgers for two.about 60 min · 817 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
The Westport Flea Market Bar & Grill window sign on a brick wall
Photo: The DLC · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Flickr

How the night flows

Prospero's closes at 8 PM, so browse first. Each pick a book for the other under $10, then drive a few minutes to dinner.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Street parking on 39th Street; lot at the Flea.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
Optional
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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