18th & Vine Jazz Walking Tour
Trace the jazz, baseball and civil rights stories that shaped Kansas City
Duration
1.5 hours
Includes
Guided walking tour, live jazz
Highlights
Explore Kansas City's historic 18th and Vine district through its jazz, baseball, civil rights and Black enterprise history. Follow Charlie Parker's early path through a neighborhood that shaped the city's cultural identity.
- Discover the Paseo YMCA, birthplace of the Negro Leagues
- Visit the Mutual Musicians Foundation, where Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie met
- Explore landmarks tied to the Kansas City Monarchs and The Call newspaper
- See the Gem Theater and Parade Park through the history of segregation
- Listen to live jazz during the tour
Itinerary
Parking is available behind the American Jazz Museum. The tour starts at the corner of 18th and Vine. We cover 18th to 19th street Paseo, Vine, Highland and Woodland. We will return to the Blue Room which has free live music from 5-7 pm on Fridays.
Important details
- Plan for 1.5 miles of walking and wear comfortable shoes
- Children 17 and under require adult supervision, with a maximum of two children per adult
Cancellation Policy
Bookings are redeemable for one year and are non-refundable.
Product ID: MM9BY4
FAQs
Plan for about 1.5 miles of walking, and wear comfortable shoes.
Children 17 and younger can join for free with an adult, with a limit of two children per adult.
Meeting details
Corner of 18th and Vine in front of the Blue Room
