Today I went and explored downtown. I read about all of the different neighborhoods, about a Steamboat Museum, and the Midwest's oldest and biggest farmer's market. Needless to say- this was the day after work I had been looking forward to all week. This is what Downtown looks like:
There was nothing in the Farmer's Market. Every store was closed. But perhaps weirdest of all, there were no people. Kansas City is a ghost town. There are buildings and fountains- places where people and things should be, but there is nothing. All of the stores, shops and cafes seemed to close between 5 and 6, or there was a for lease sign in the window. I wonder if the recession hit KC hard, or if it's always been this way. I had a quick walk around, found nothing, a quick drive around, and didn't really find anything there either. With an "Oh well!", I hit the road to get myself some BBQ.
My roommate and I went to a place called Oklahoma Joe's- which we were told by a local girl was one of Anthony Bourdain's places to eat before you die. It was pretty good. BBQ just may not be my thing though.
What they say about the sky is true. It does seem bigger here.
So, it turns out the Outlet Mall I went to last night was one of the top places to see in KC. If you ask me, this may have been the highlight of my trip:
This was a restaurant called T-Rex. It was like a dinosaur themed Rainforest Cafe. We didn't eat there, but the dinos were cool.
I fly home tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it.
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