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The Country Club Plaza Kansas City

By Mary Anne McNeish-Sharp, About.com

The Country Club Plaza :

Kansas City's Country Club Plaza was built in 1922 by J.C. Nichols who invisioned the nation's first outdoor shopping center that would accomodate those with automobiles.

Nichols based the Plaza's architecture on his previous visits to Europe and it mirrors much of the Moorish influence of Seville, Spain. Nichols adorned the Plaza with beautiful courtyards, sculptures, murals and artwork.

The Plaza is also home to hundreds of fountains both large and small in what is known as 'the city of fountains'.

The Plaza Today:

The Country Club Plaza (or 'The Plaza' as locals call it) now houses a 15 blocks district of over 150 fabulous shops, great restaurants, bars, and entertainment. From local favorites to high fashion retailers and home decor, the Plaza is Kansas City's favorite place to shop.

Country Club Plaza Shopping :

The Plaza is anchored by Hall's a luxury department store at Central and Nichols Roads.

Women's Stores
Home Goods. Housewares, Art
Men's Stores
Fine Jewelry
Accessories (Handbags and Luggage)
Children
Theaters and Entertainment

Country Club Plaza Dining :

The Country Club Plaza is home to an extensive array of culinary delights. You'll find everything from the extremely casual and world-class restaurants to pubs, sports bars, and everything inbetween.

Casual Restaurants on the Plaza
Sportsbars and Pubs
Classic Dining
Fine Dining

Bars and Clubs on the Country Club Plaza :

The Country Club Plaza is a great place to grab a beer and watch the big game or sip a cocktail after work. Most you will find here have great eats as well.

Sports Bars
Bars

Country Club Plaza Annual Events:

Be sure not to miss:

The Plaza Art Fair: One of the biggest art fairs in the Country (late September)

The Plaza Lights See the Plaza illuminated in over 80 miles of Christmas lights (Thanksgiving night-mid January)

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