KANSAS CITY
Goin’ to Kansas CityKansas City, here you comeGoin’ to Kansas CityKansas City, here you comeThey got some big beefy men thereAnd you’re gonna get you one
Drink Buy Crash Eat Pump Trim Hang See
WHERE TO DRINK (AND CRUISE)
Missie B’s (805 W 39th St) Home bar of the KC Pioneers. link
Sidestreet Bar (413 E 33rd St) Not so much a leather bar but a place where you can find some macho guys. link
WHERE TO BUY GEAR
Carharrt (18801 E 39th St, Independence) For classic work gear. link
Passions KC (208 Westport Rd) Kansas City’s sex shop has an in-store leather boutique. link
WHERE TO CRASH (AND MAYBE FUCK)
Aloft Leawood-Overland Park (11620 Ash St, Leawood, KS) Place to get Marriott points in Kansas for boys on a budget with an eye on design. link
Ambassador Hotel Kansas City, Autograph Collection (1111 Grand Blvd) Gay-friendly hotel to get your Marriott points in Downtown KC. link
Crossroads Hotel Kansas City (2101 Central St) A boutique hotel converted from an industrial space in Downtown KC. Relax at the rooftop bar. link
Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Plaza (220 W 23rd St) Gay-friendly place to get your Hilton points near KC’s historic Country Club Plaza. link
The Fontaine (901 W 48th Pl) Super-luxe property close to Country Club Plaza. link
Hilton Kansas City Country Club Plaza (770 W 47th St) Gay-friendly place to get your Hilton points in KC’s historic Country Club Plaza. link
InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza (401 Ward Pkwy) Gay-friendly luxury across from Country Club Plaza. link
Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza (4445 Main St) Gay-friendly place to get your Marriott points near Country Club Plaza. A bit corporate, but with a well-equipped fitness center. link
Marriott Kansas City Overland Park (10800 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS) Overland Park’s only full-service property. Newly renovated. link
The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection (325 Ward Pkwy) Gay-friendly luxury property to get your Marriott points across from Country Club Plaza. link
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center (2345 McGee St) Gay-friendly place to get your Marriott points near Hallmark’s Crown Center. link
Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center (6100 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS) Gay-friendly place to get your Marriott points if you want to stay across the state line in Kansas. link
The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center (1 E Pershing Rd) Gay-friendly place to get your Marriott points at Hallmark’s Crown Center. link
WHERE TO EAT (AND CRUISE)
Café Trio (4558 Main St) Gay-friendly place for klassy kuisine. link
Fogo de Chão (222 W 47th St) Gay-friendly outpost of the Brazilian steakhouse chain, located in upscale Country Club Plaza. link
Le Fou Frog (400 E 5th St) Upscale gay-friendly French restaurant. link
Hamburger Mary’s (3700 Broadway Blvd) Local outpost of the campy burger chain. link
Lydia’s Kansas City (101 W 22nd St) High-end gay-friendly Italian-fusion. link
Ragazza Food & Wine (4301 Main St) Classic Italian eats. link
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen (1526 Walnut St) Laid-back place for food that goes with wine! link
WHERE TO PUMP IRON (AND CRUISE)
City Gym (7416 Wornall Rd) An inclusive place to work out. link
Metro KC Fitness (320 E 12th St) The downtown location of this friendly chain. link
Orangetheory Fitness Downtown KC (1706 Baltimore Ave) Conveniently located fitness studio to build muscle. link
WHERE TO GET A BUZZ CUT AND BEARD TRIM
Wonderland (307-309 Westport Rd) You can take a break from shopping at this thrift store and get a haircut. link
WHO TO HANG WITH
KC Pioneers Kansas City’s Leather & Levi club since 1975. link
Masters And slaves Together: Kansas City Local branch of the organization for those who live the lifestyle. link
WHAT TO SEE WHILE YOU’RE IN TOWN
Trinity United Methodist Church AIDS Memorial (620 E Armour Blvd) A place of remembrance. link