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Shop + wander · River Market

City MarketRiver Market

Browse, snack if you feel like it and let the next interesting storefront decide.

FoodieChillOutdoorsFree

Take the scenic detour.

Plan for

About 75 minutes

Planning estimate

Hours & booking

Daily merchants keep individual hours. The Farmers Market runs Saturdays and Sundays; check seasonal hours.

Hours & booking ↗

WHAT TO EXPECT

A reason to get out there.

City Market is a River Market browsing-and-food stop. It is free to look around; food, purchases and special activities are separate expenses.

KC SOCIAL TAKE

Make this your first move.

Start with a wander and let your appetite help choose the next move. This works well as a flexible stop when the day already has one fixed reservation.

More to do in River Market →

BEST FOR

Find your kind of fun.

  • Friends and families
  • A shared activity with time to linger

Suggested for preschool families, school-age children, teens, adults. These are editorial suggestions; venue participation and admission rules still apply.

THE GAME PLAN

Leave a little breathing room.

Allow about 75 minutes here, plus travel. Check the forecast before making this your anchor.

Free to browse. Food, purchases and special activities cost extra. Individual business hours vary.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

A little planning.
A better outing.

  • Some Farmers Market vendors take cash only; an ATM is available.
  • Pets are not permitted in the market common areas, shops or restaurants; service animals are allowed.
Check this location’s visitor information ↗

AMENITIES & ACCESS

Check your must-haves.

Parking
Street parking and public lots. City Market Square closes to parking during the Farmers Market April–October.
Access
Most shops and buildings accommodate wheelchairs and strollers; confirm a specific route with management. No mobility-device rentals.
Wi-Fi
Free public Wi-Fi is available.
Food
Restaurants, cafes, specialty grocers and produce stands.

Confirm before visiting: Restroom locations.

Confirm with the venue ↗

GETTING THERE

Make your next move.

Area reference pin. Choose your shop or attraction before getting directions.

NEARBY SUGGESTIONS

While you’re in the area.

More in River Market; these are area suggestions, not measured walking distances.

MAKE A DAY OF IT

One good idea.
A whole day ahead.

Grab a bite. Find a little treat. Leave room for a shopping detour. Check each stop’s area and hours before you go.

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