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Short answer: The Country Club Plaza, at 4706 Broadway in Kansas City, calls itself a historic open-air shopping and dining district of 15 city blocks; its own About page says it was established in 1922 with a design inspired by the plazas of Spain.
- Established1922per the Plaza’s About page
- Size15 blocksopen-air, Spanish-inspired
- Address4706 BroadwayKansas City, MO 64112
How we checked: the Country Club Plaza’s own home, About and dining pages, and Visit KC’s neighborhoods page. All read on November 3, 2026. Hours, prices, rules, closures and road status change, so check the named agency or business before you rely on them. Anything we could not check is marked Not Confirmed where it appears. General guidance on this page is labelled as general guidance. This is not safety, medical or legal advice; where a safety or legal rule appears, the quoted words are the official source’s own.
At a Glance
What The Plaza and Visit KC Print
- What it isA historic open-air shopping and dining destination in the heart of Kansas City, with luxury shopping, local boutiques and restaurants (Plaza).
- ArchitectureSpanish Revival architecture with terracotta roofs, intricate tilework and lush courtyards (Plaza About page).
- FountainsVisit KC says you can stroll 15 city blocks of Spanish-inspired architecture and discover dozens of fountains.
- DiningThe Plaza’s dining page lists restaurants from quick bites to fine dining; see the eat-near page for the names.
Design and History
The Plaza’s About page says it was established in 1922 and that the design was inspired by the grand plazas of Spain. Its home page says it was established more than a century ago. We did not read a longer history from a primary source, so we add none.
Walking Tour
The Plaza’s About page invites visitors to download its 2026 Self-Guided Walking Tour for the buildings, fountains and sculptures. We did not open the download, so we do not summarize it.
Eat and Events
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Country Club Plaza built?
The Plaza’s own About page says it was established in 1922.
How big is the Plaza?
The Plaza says it stretches 15 city blocks.
Is there a walking tour?
The Plaza says it offers a 2026 Self-Guided Walking Tour as a download from its About page.
Sources
- Country Club Plaza, home, read November 3, 2026 (operator page)
- Country Club Plaza, about, read November 3, 2026 (says established 1922)
- Country Club Plaza, dining, read November 3, 2026
- Visit KC, neighborhoods, read November 3, 2026 (visitors bureau)
Read on November 3, 2026. How we check: editorial standards; spot a mistake? Tell us.
Cite this page: It's Missouri, “Country Club Plaza Visitor Profile: History, Walking Tour and Dining”, itsmissouri.com/destinations/country-club-plaza/ (updated ). By the It's Missouri editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.