By Marah Shulda
While in Forever 21 on the Plaza, sophomore Lindsey Edwards considers a shirt on Wednesday, March 15.
Country Club Plaza
Plaza offers visitors several shopping options, unique food and museums
While there are many factors that make Kansas City unique, one of the most prominent aspects of the city is that it is commonly referred to as the “City of Fountains.” Many of those iconic fountains can be found littered throughout the Country Club Plaza.
Another feature this spirited town has can be found in the winter. Horse-drawn carriages can be seen on the roads and bright lights are found lining the Spanish style buildings, offering a picturesque area to shop and dine.
Junior Kayla Russell frequently visits the Plaza with her friends to visit the shops and restaurants. When she is dining there, Russell’s favorite spot is popular restaurant, Buca di Beppo, which serves Italian cuisine.
“Their food is really unique, and the restaurant is really unique on the inside,” Russell said.
[The Nelson has] a lot of opportunities for the community to get involved. — sophomore Lindsey Edwards
Sophomore Lindsey Edwards enjoys the sights offered at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, but it represents more than a place to sightsee because of her past experiences at the location.
“I have been to the Nelson ever since I was really little,” Edwards said. “It’s just a really good place and it’s got a lot of memories there for me.”
The Plaza is home to a wide selection of places to shop, from clothing to furniture. There are over 100 places listed under the retail section of the Country Club Plaza website.
Russell likes the variety of shops that can be found at the Plaza because of the “good combination of unique Kansas City shops and stores you would find at the mall.”
According to Edwards, when compared to other art museums the Nelson has a lot more to offer in many different ways.
“The Nelson is different because it has a lot of variety and is very big compared to the other art museums I’ve been to,” Edwards said. “They keep it updated regularly and have a lot of opportunities for the community to get involved.“