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WESTPORT

Westport, 1855 to Last Call

Start inside Westport’s trading-post story, move into a modern French dinner, then decide whether one historic bar deserves an encore.

About $85–$190 for two3 hrs 37 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Westport, 1855 to Last CallA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Harris-Kearney House Museum, the start. Stop 2, Westport Cafe, 0.2 miles from stop 1, 8 min walk or short drive. Stop 3, Kelly’s Westport Inn, optional, under 0.1 miles from stop 2, 4 min walk. The route is about 0.2 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Plaza, Westport. Landmarks shown: Country Club Plaza.PLAZAWESTPORT47TH STPENNSYLVANIA AVEWALNUT STMCGEE STMILL STTHE PLAZASTART Harris-Kearney House…Westport CafeKelly’s Westport Inn123N0.1 miWestport, 1855 to Last CallMuseumFoodDrinksWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.2 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Q Kansas City, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 3
  • Harry's Bar & Tables, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 3
  • Broadway Café, coffee, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Pryde's Kitchen & Necessities, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Jerusalem Cafe, food, 1 min walk from stop 3
  • Tiffany Bakery, food, 1 min walk from stop 3

The stops

  1. Harris-Kearney House MuseumTake the guided visit and each choose one detail that survives in modern Westport.about 60 min · 4000 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111 · then 8 min walk or short driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Westport CafeReserve an early dinner and split dessert if the museum timing leaves room.about 95 min · 419 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111 · then 4 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Char Bar Westport, Bistro 303, Westport Flea Market.
  3. Kelly’s Westport InnHave one drink or simply see the historic room; skip it for an alcohol-free date.optional · about 50 min · 500 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111Website Google Maps Apple Maps
The brick Harris-Kearney House in Westport
Photo: Andi Enns · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A spinach omelette with fries from Westport Cafe
Photo: Steam Pipe Trunk Distribution Venue · CC BY 2.0 · Flickr
The brick corner building that houses Kelly's Westport Inn
Photo: Charvex · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

How the night flows

Visit Harris-Kearney during its short weekend window, walk or drive to Westport Cafe, then keep Kelly’s as a clearly optional 21+ finish.

Good to know

Reservations
Recommended
Parking
Confirm museum parking first, then use a current Westport option for dinner and the optional final stop.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Museum-to-bistro casual with comfortable shoes.

Before you go

Hours not confirmed for Harris-Kearney House Museum, Westport Cafe. 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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