Bessie Belles KC Run

Start the Baseball, Brass & BBQ weekend off Friday at the Royals vs Padres game. Saturday, we'll visit the historic 18th and Vine district to tour the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and the American Jazz Museum. We'll check out some sights and murals, to include the structure that symbolizes the house of Sarah Rector (once known as the "richest colored girl in the world"). We wouldnt dare come to KC and not ride the street car or try their renowned Bar-B-Que (Gates).

Info: Check-in: Hampton 801 Walnut St, KC MO; $234 night https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mkcfdhx-hampton-kansas-city-downtown-financial-district/?arrivalDate=2026-07-17&departureDate=2026-07-19&flexibleDates=false&numRooms=1&numAdults=1&numChildren=0&room1ChildAges=&room1AdultAges=&governmentOrMilitaryRate=true&aaaRate=true

Info: Kaufman Stadium, One Royal Way KC MO; tickets start at $30 (parking $20-$36) https://www.mlb.com/royals/tickets ; Bobblehead giveaway, first 20,000 fans

Info: Check out the sights and/or have dinner along the route.

Info: Catch some murals; there are walking tours and bus tours.

Info: American Jazz Museum: $10; (60+) $9; Military $4; Students & Educators w/ID $8 Negro League of Baseball Museum: $10; Seniors (65+) $9; 1616 East 18th St KC MO Rector Mansion 1200 E 12th St, KC MO

Info: Gates BBQ - 1221 Brooklyn Ave, KC MO; https://gatesbbq.com/

Info: Short ride to see some KC history and beauty

Info: Its been great; we learned a little and laff'd alot. Travel safe....

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hampton Inn Kansas City/Downtown Financial District, 801 Walnut Street, Kansas City, United States

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