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Used Books, Then Pho on Broadway

Browse the stacks and vinyl at Prospero's Books, then a bowl of pho at Pho Tower.

About $26–$34 for two1 hr 56 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Used Books, Then Pho on BroadwayA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Prospero’s Books, the start. Stop 2, Pho Tower, 0.9 miles from stop 1, 6 min drive. The route is about 0.9 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Westport, Valentine.WESTPORTVALENTINESTATE LINE RD6 min driveSTART Prospero’s BooksPho Tower12N¼ miUsed Books, Then Pho on BroadwayShoppingFoodDriveStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.9 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
  • Uptown Theater, music, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Rebel Coffee, coffee, 2 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Prospero’s BooksFree to browse. Each pick a book for the other.about 55 min · 1800 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111 · hours checked recently · then 6 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Pho TowerPho for two. Pho starts at $13 and rice plates top out at $17 on its own menu.about 55 min · 3623 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Browse first while the shop is open (it closes at 6 on Sundays), then pho nearby.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Confirm parking at each stop.
Getting around
Driving
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Whatever you feel good in.

Before you go

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We last looked over this date on October 3, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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