The Hills Apartments is in a fantastic location in North Kansas City! Our apartment community is right off of 169 Highway. We are close to several shopping options including Downtown Kansas City, and the shopping centers of Zona Rosa. If you're hungry, we are close to numerous restaurants including Houlihans & Grand Street Lenexa!

For entertainment, check out one of the many fun places we have near here like Bury the Hatchet, Apex Climbing Gym & more!

 

Neighborhood

 

1. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

 

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has been a treasured Kansas City landmark since its inception in 1933. With a world-renowned permanent collection including more than 35,000 works spanning a variety of mediums, the Nelson-Atkins features pieces from eras throughout history and cultures across the globe. In addition to a highly-prized European painting collection, the museum also houses distinguished assemblages of Asian, American, and Native American artwork.

Outside on the Museum’s vast lawn, the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park includes dozens of exquisite sculptures from the likes of Auguste Rodin, George Segal, and the famous Shuttlecocks by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. Throughout the year, the Museum hosts a wide variety of community events, art workshops, and is available to rent for private parties and corporate events. Grab a snack or cup of coffee, or pick up a unique memento from the Museum Store
 

4525 Oak St 
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816)751-1278
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2. Kansas City Zoo

 

Straddling the Blue River as it flows through sprawling Swope Park southeast of Downtown, the Kansas City Zoo is among the nation’s finest. Covering more than 200 acres and home to over 1,300 animals across hundreds of species, the KC Zoo features a wide range of global habitats from the North Pole to the Congo. Popular attractions include Helzberg Penguin Plaza, Tropics, Discovery Barn, KidZone, Orangutan Canopy, Tiger Trail, and Polar Bear Passage.

The Zoo’s exhibits of chimpanzees, kangaroos, elephants, hippos, and rhinoceros are considered some of the best in the world. Visitors can traverse the property via a miniature train, trams, boat, or the African Sky Safari. The Zoo is home to a multitude of events, festivals, educational programs, as well as birthday parties, weddings, and other private gatherings throughout the year. Concessions are available throughout the park and don’t forget to grab a souvenir from the Equator Gift Shop!  

6800 Zoo Dr
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816)595-1234
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3. The College Basketball Experience

Do you want to step out onto the court of the NCAA Final Four?  Then head over to the College Basketball Experience Located just inside the Sprint Center within the heart of Kansas City, this is an amazing place to bring your little ones to so they can get a hands-on experience of what it’s like to take the court. The College Basketball Experience allows its guests to get the feel of a big stage. This is also home to the Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame where you can see all off the hall of fame members who once took the court.  This is a high-energy, hands-on facility that offers exhibits throughout the facility. Visitors who come here to the Basketball Experience can be placed in the middle of some game-like situations, such as 5 seconds left in the Final Four and you're down by 1 or announcing the play-by-play action in the "ESPNU broadcast desk."

The College Basketball Experience is open Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
 

1401 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 949-7500
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4. Kansas City Chiefs

Do you love football or just trying to find a great thing to do for a date night?  Then how about going to a Kansas City Chiefs game on Monday night football or Sunday night football?  There are 8 home games each year during the regular season.
 

Some things to remember, Arrowhead Stadium is one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL so you might want to bring some earplugs if noise bothers you.  Also, you might want to get to the stadium a few hours before kickoff as there are plenty of before kickoff to make this last for hours.

The Chiefs finally won a Super Bowl so the tickets to head to a game might be costly, but no matter where in the NFL you are, the best games are night time.
 

1 Arrowhead Dr 
Kansas City, MO 64129
1 (888) 992-4433
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5. Country Club Plaza

Located near the state line just south of Downtown Kansas City, Country Club Plaza is a vibrant 55-acre outdoor shopping district featuring well over one million square feet of dining, shopping, lodging and office space. Modeled after the open-air plazas of Europe, the Plaza features a number of art installations and ornate Moorish-style architecture. The Plaza opened to great fanfare in 1923 and has been an integral part of the Kansas City community ever since.

Retailers include everything from luxury leather goods and local boutiques, to popular national brands like Nike, The North Face, Apple and lululemon. Popular Plaza eateries include The Capital Grille steakhouse, Chuy’s Mexican Food, Jack Stack Barbecue, Fogo de Chao, PF Chang’s, Kona Grill, and the Granfalloon Restaurant & Bar. The Plaza plays host to a number of events throughout the year, including the traditional holiday Plaza Lights.  

4706 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816)753-0100
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Top 5 Amazing Places To Eat In Kansas City

 

Amigoni

If you love wine, then you will love this winery that was designed with the idea of bringing amazing wine to the fine people of Kansas City. The handcrafted wines that are locally made here are also bottled and aged to perfection on site.  They produce some nice dark wines ranging from Cabernet Franc to Cabernet Sauvignon. When you visit Amigoni, you will make sure you visit their tasting room and sample their wines on tap or just order a full bottle.

 
1505 Genessee
Kansas City, MO 64102
(913) 890-3289
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Beer Kitchen

The Beer Kitchen is One of Kansas City’s first and best-known gastropub that creates some amazing, curated beers that go great with their outstanding custom burgers and Belgian hand-cut fries. They also have happy hour specials from 3 pm to 6 pm and 10 pm to 11 pm so make sure you swing by during one of those times for the best prices.
 

435 Westport Rd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 389-4180
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Cinder Block Brewery
 

The Cinder Block Brewery has been serving brews for over 10 years now to the folks of Kansas City. The Brewery is a craft brewery that is dedicated to creating flavorful, bold, unique, artisan-style beers that are crafted from the purest ingredients. The Cinder Block Brewery is located on the Northside of Kansas City among some of the most craft beer-loving fans in the.

(816) 298-6555
Kansas City, MO 64116
110 East 18th Ave

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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

From humble beginnings in their original location in a Shamrock gas station, Joe’s KC Bar-B-Que (formerly known as Oklahoma Joe’s) has rocketed to worldwide barbecue stardom. Famous for their burnt ends and the Z-man sandwich, Joe’s has since expanded to four KC-area locations and is frequently included in lists of the nation’s top barbecue joints.

3002 W 47th Ave
Kansas City, KS 66103
(913)722-3366
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Prime Sushi

Located in South Plaza, Prime Sushi features an excellent selection of fresh sushi and pan-Asian cuisine. Start with a cup of miso soup and baked green mussels, then choose from unique sushi rolls, noodle bowls, Korean bibimbap, fried rice. Pair your meal with a cup of hot sake and don’t forget to save room for mochi ice cream or tempura-fried cheesecake!

4980 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816)931-4829
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Schools in Kansas City, MO

North Kansas City School District
(816) 321-5000