By Stephen Foutes
Kansas City is an excellent destination for your family’s Mother’s Day outings, offering everything from world-class museums and beautiful outdoor spaces to lively entertainment venues and can’t-miss shopping districts. Oh, and instead of picking up a Mother’s Day card, how about seeing where they’re made?

From the Hallmark Visitor Center, step out and hop on the KC Streetcar for a convenient ride to other attractions, including Union Station, (stop at Dutch Flowers to get your mom a fresh arrangement and at Bloom Baking Company for lunch or a delicious sweet treat) and Crossroads Art District. The Streetcar’s 16 stops are spaced out every couple of blocks and rides are free – leaving you more money to spend on Mom. As your day in Kansas City draws to a close, you’d be remiss to not see a live performance. Known predominantly for jazz clubs, Kansas City hosts musical performances of all genres, especially at venues within the Power and Light District. Still, it’s live jazz for which Kansas City is most famous.
If live music isn’t Mom’s thing, savor a taste of the region at TerraVox Winery in nearby Weston and enjoy flavorful Missouri wines in a fun, relaxed setting open Tuesdays – Sundays 11 a.m. – 6 p.m..
Dinner out is always a good option, too, and Kansas City’s restaurant scene is so robust (there’s much more than barbecue!), the only problem you’ll have is narrowing down your choices.
Of course, what’s mentioned above is merely a small taste of everything there is to see and do in Kansas City. Find more information here at VisitMO.com … and don’t forget to call your mother.