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SPRING BREAK in KANSAS CITY With COVID-19 inhibiting spring break for the second time, many students are choosing to stay in Kansas City. While KC lacks the beach or ski mountains that are the allure of spring break, it’s still possible to find fun in the city. The following is a randomized list of all things entertainment, but feel free to jazz it up in any way possible. BY GRACE HILLS SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
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VINTAGE FASHION SHOW Grab any amount of money and head over to the West Bottoms, the best vintage spot in Kansas City. Head over on the weekend so that you can hit every store, as they’re really only open on the weekends. Throw a little runway show with all the eccentric pieces you find- from the 50s skirts to the 90s jean jackets, the boutiques have anything and everything.
MAKE FRIENDS WITH DOGS
The biggest social scene in the city: the dog park. When the UV hits four, every Kansas Citian will be out at the park. Mask up and head to that dog heaven, and try to meet the friendliest dog. If there’s extra money to be spent, head to Blackdog Coffee House and get a to-go order. After about a half mile walk at the Shawnee Mission Dog park (tagged on the map) there’s a “dog beach” with perfect rocks to have a picnic on.
DINNER WITH A VIEW Believe it or not, finding a wedding dress for under $10 isn’t an impossible feat. It may be the ugliest thing anyone has ever seen, but it’s still a dress- thanks to GoodWill for that one. Go out to dinner as a bride and her bridesmaids and enjoy all the confused looks. Tagged on the map is Savers- a reliable thrift store that never seems to run out of eclectic pieces.
LASER TAG Gather some friends and have a day of competition. Start by going back to those overly competitive elementary school roots and play the ultimate game of tag: laser tag. After that, attempt to put on a talent show. Everyone has a hidden talent- whether it be America’s Got Talent worthy or not. Or an attempt at one. Loser buys ice cream. Tagged on the map is Jaegerz Laser Tag- sadly one of the only places in Kansas CIty to offer laser tag.
PEOPLE WATCHING PICNIC The best place to people watch is Central Park, so head to Kansas City’s version of it- Loose Park. In the center of the city, the park attracts every kind of person. So head to the Whole Foods on 51st street (best grocery store, no debate) and pack a picnic.
HOUSE HUNTING
Kansas City has a lot of unique architecture, and honestly a lot of weird houses. Stalk Zillow and find the weirdest one for sale and go to their open house. Tagged is 1217 W 55th St, a 10,000 sq ft colonial house built in 1920, which is definitely a unique find.