Friday, June 24, 2011

How to Be a Tourist with Your Dog Series: Kansas City, Missouri

I've really been looking forward to this insider post on Kansas City because I actually spent my Senior Year of college interning in Kansas City, and I somehow managed to miss these gigantic 17-foot tall shuttlecocks. I love seeing Turk and Rufus's insider's view of Kansas City complete with a picnic, experiencing art with your pooch, and gourmet snowcones served from a retro seafoam green trailer--now I really want a pineapple- serrano pepper snowcone.

We live in the Waldo area of Kansas City, Missouri.
While we love our neighborhood, we really enjoy exploring other areas of our beautiful city – especially when we can bring our dogs Turk (a pit bull mix) and Rufus (a Chihuahua/Jack Russell mix) with us.
A wonderful place to walk our dogs is the Sculpture Garden at the Nelson-Atkins Museum. Located just east of the Country Club Plaza, this 22-acre park is where city-dwellers come to soak up the sun, play games, and have picnics. The gardens surrounding the museum are filled with beautiful sculptures from 20th & 21st century artists, most notably the two shuttlecock statues by Claes Oldenburg & Coosje van Bruggen.
While we really enjoy the ability to view the art with our dogs, Turk and Rufus prefer to find a nice patch of grass to lie down and catch bugs.
After wandering the grounds at the Nelson, we like to get a yummy snack, such as Fresher Than Fresh snow cones. 
The gourmet, all-natural snow cones come in a variety of flavors – all of which are delicious!
The westside location where the Fresher Than Fresh trailer resides every Sunday is situated next to a cute little park – perfect for enjoying snow cones on a hot summer day.
While they are always up for an adventure, after a long day of exploring Turk and Rufus are just ready to go home.
I love seeing insiders views and I wish I had known this back when I lived near Kansas City. You can read more about Turk and Rufus's adventures as they make their bungalow a home on their blog here.We do love hearing everyone's tips on traveling with dogs, and you can click here to see how to share your tips. And you can check at past posts including insider's tips on Traveling with 4 Large Dogs, Nashville, Alaska, and Chicago. 
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71 comments:

  1. rickguilfoilJune 24, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Turk and Rufus are Super Stars!!!!!! Very cool blog post.

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  2. AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    i love turk and rufus! and, that field looks so lush and the snow cones so yummy, i may go move into their house with them :)

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  3. MelissaJune 24, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    i love this post and this dog family! how adorable.

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  4. KatelynJune 24, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    That sno cone place is adorable!

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  5. JessicaJune 24, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Your post really makes me miss Kansas City (at least during the summer...I would still like to avoid the winters there!).

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  6. EvanTereseJune 24, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Thanks for the scoop! Good tips... I may have to grab one of those yummy sno-cones.

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  7. nickmJune 24, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Great pics! It reminds me of how many great places Kansas City really does have to enjoy not only by yourself but with your dogs as well.

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  8. DanaeSJune 24, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Snow cones are yummy! and thats a really big birdie for your dogs to chase! ;-)

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  9. The RehomesteadersJune 24, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    What an awesome way to spend a day! Thanks for sharing (and for great ideas on how to include the dogs!)

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  10. Emily W.June 24, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Great post! Especially loved the action shot of Rufus! Maybe that sno cone place is something new I can squeeze in on my next visit to KC. :)

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  11. Road Dog TalesJune 24, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Turk & Rufus have a great place to hang out! Love those shuttlecock statues! And we think we've found a new use for our food hauler when we're not traveling - selling sno cones! How cool is that???

    The Road Dogs

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  12. Kim C.June 24, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Those sno-cones look amazing - I'm going to have to make sure to swing by there one day.

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  13. KateJune 24, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Great guest post! The first time I scrolled through the pics I was like "do they know they have giant birdies flying through their photos?" haha. Those statues are really cool.

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  14. houndstoothJune 24, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    That looks so cool! I am fascinated by those sculptures. I could definitely see us taking a road trip there!

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  15. EmilyJune 24, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Great photos, Em! Hope you get to give to your charity!!

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  16. AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Great article, Emily! Sometimes those of us in the KC metro forget about the things available to us in our own city!

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  17. JulieJune 24, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Love me some snow cones!

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  18. LizJune 24, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    GREAT post, fantastic tips for a fun day out with the dogs, and my-oh-my, what a pair of cuties you have. I'm going to have to track down that sno-cone trailer ... that was definitely news to me!

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  19. brookeJune 24, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    I love the snow cone truck! I wish we were closer to Kansas so I could try some of those flavors out!

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  20. AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Very cool blog post! I may have to take McGee to K.C. to visit now! :-)

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  21. Two Pitties in the CityJune 24, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    And everytime I read this I start hungering for some snowcones. I can't think of a single place in Chicago with these types of snowcones! You have also inspired me to try and find some outdoor art with the dogs. Now I am on a mission.

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  22. AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    At least in Chicago you guys have lots of yummy ice cream - I remember the last time I was there I ate at this cool retro ice cream place in Lakeview. Delicious shakes!

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  23. Joanna MaysJune 24, 2011 at 5:37 PM

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  24. Joanna MaysJune 24, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    As a current Chicagoan, this makes me realize what all I missed out on when living in KC. Rufus boo-boo is the cutest little doggie!

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  25. CBJune 24, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Has that sno cone place been there long? I can't believe I didn't know about it and lived there for five years! Love you Rufus and Turk, thanks for the mini-KC tour :)

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  26. AJBJune 24, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Wonder what Wilfred would say about this...

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  27. FRESHER THAN FRESH SNOW CONESJune 24, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    This is the sweetest post. Those pups are adorable. Thanks for promoting my biz too!

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  28. drewJune 24, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    nelson-atkins museum all day!

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  29. k9s4meJune 24, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Turk and Rufus are adorable. I have lived here 10+ years and have never been to the Nelson. Think I will have to visit and stop by for a snow cone! Thanks for sharing!

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  30. AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Turk and Rufus are so handsome! Kansas City wouldn't be half as awesome without them (or their parents) in it. Great post, Em!

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  31. The Daily Pip June 24, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Those snow cones look delish!

    Your pal, Pip

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  32. JulieJune 24, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Looks like Rufus and Turk are really enjoying the artistic side to KC. I love it!

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  33. The SmithsJune 24, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Super cute! Missing K.C.

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  34. Kate WalzJune 25, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Those sno cones are the best! Kansas City is such a great, dog friendly city. Turk and Rufus show it off nicely!

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  35. Two Grad Students and a PittieJune 25, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Amazing guest post! Never been to Kansas and this is so fun! Love the huge outdoor walk and shuttlecocks. Love the snow cone truck even more!

    Going to check out the blog!

    www.twogradstudentsandapittie.blogspot.com

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  36. MarloJune 25, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    What a great example of fun stuff to do with your dogs in KC! I will definitely try out the snow cones and the Nelson with my dogs. Thanks for sharing!

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  37. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Sno cones and giant birdies! What could be better :D That was a lovely tour of Kansas City!

    Waggin at ya,
    Roo

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  38. AshWeb11June 26, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I'm glad to see Turk and Rufus are not only avid outdoors men, but also appreciate some fine art here and there. :) That sno cone place is calling my name! Thanks for the great tips!

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  39. Susan CampisiJune 27, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Really great photos. Those are two very cute pooches.

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  40. KimberlyRalphJune 30, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Great Post! Thanks for sharing! Your photos are amazing!

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  41. saratogajeanJuly 20, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I love the big birdie! Nice shot!

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  42. CarolynSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Gorgeous photos Emily!!

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  43. UnknownSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Say hello to Ginger!

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  44. Dog Knows BestSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I love Our Waldo Bungie's blog, and follow it as religiously as I follow Two Pitties in the City and Love and a Six Foot Leash. I work in pit bull rescue and can't tell you how valuable these blogs and testimonials are to changing public opinion and encouraging fostering, etc. Bravo!

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  45. Beth GriepSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Great post! What a great way to tour - love Turk and Rufus :)

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  46. ConnieSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I like the giant sculptures! Pretty cool!

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  47. JennSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Great post! Love it!

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  48. bigalrlzSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    As a life long Kansas City dweller, they did a GREAT job capturing all the KC has to offer :)

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  49. FroggySeptember 14, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I am in love with turk and rufus! Never been to KC before but from this post I think I may have to make a trip down there!

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  50. LindsaySeptember 14, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Those snow cones sound amazing!! Turk and Rufus are two lucky pups!

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  51. JulianaSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Not gonna lie that giant birdie sculpture really threw me off for a second.. haha great post!!

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  52. Carrie CSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Sounds like a place worth visiting!!

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  53. BaileySeptember 14, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Great post! Turk and Rufus are adorable (and now I am craving a snow cone!)

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  54. ChristineSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Great post; Turk and Rufus are adorable.

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  55. WSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    great post. love the first pic. i thought the shuttlecock was a normal one flying through the foreground until i started reading the post. :)

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  56. WSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:11 AM

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  57. PaulSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Great post and pictures. Turk and Rufus look like they had a blast!

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  58. MHSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Turk and Rufus look like that had a blast running around! Great pictures!

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  59. Maisie's MomSeptember 14, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    we love Our Waldo Bungie!!!

    http://maisieme.blogspot.com/

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  60. Debra@PeaceabullSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Go Ginger!

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  61. NancySeptember 14, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Awesome post! Love you guys!

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  62. EsmeeSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Turk and Rufus have the life!

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  63. Annie & Pauls MomSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    cool comment!

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  64. Ivy EllenSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    My pups would love a trip like this!

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  65. Ivy EllenSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    My pups would love a trip like this!

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  66. CBSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Love it! KC is such a fun town. Wish we lived there again, or could at least visit :)

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  67. Kolchak PuggleSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    BOL! You said "shuttlecock" What an interesting (and odd) Sculpture piece. Y'all must be really into your batminton their, eh? The snocones look delish. I may have to visit your home town one of these days!

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  68. Andrea JoySeptember 15, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Yay Our Waldo Bungie!

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  69. GinaSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    This makes me want a dog even more than I already do! ... and also a sno cone. Great post, Emily!

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  70. KayleaSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Great info n love the photos

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  71. KennethFebruary 16, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    Looks like a very wonderful day to explore and have fun with the dogs! I feel happy too just by looking at those pictures.

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