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Welcome to W. 39th Street District

A one of a kind destination in the heart of Midtown.

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W. 39th Street District
Heart of Midtown

W. 39th Street District

A little about W. 39th Street District

The West 39th Street District is the hidden gem of Kansas City with a unique blend of old and new. The half-mile corridor extends from Stateline Rd. to SW Trafficway, just South of Downtown and near Historic Westport and Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza. The West 39th Street District is the place to find the essence of local ambiance with original boutique shops, small coffeehouses, salons and services, and a wide variety of Kansas City’s best local restaurants.

The history of W. 39th Street District

39th Street is a major west/east main street that runs in Kansas City, Missouri from State Line Road to Topping Avenue. It was originally named Rosedale Avenue as it led to the town of Rosedale. It connects Westport and Kansas City, Kansas. The University of Kansas Hospital is at the starting point and the ending point is in the Leeds Industrial District

 

Businesses in W. 39th Street District

Here is a collection of W. 39th Street District businesses. Clicking on the thumbnail image, or the blue "View Member" will take you to that businesses page. We've included some jump links so that you can easily navigate to different categories of businesses. Those, can be found directly below as icons. Or, there is a list of categories in the menu bar.

 

 

Prospero's Books

Art

Books galore, art and music in store!

 

Zach Bauman Photography

Art

West 39th street photography credit! Thanks Zach!

 

Missie B's

Bar / Lounge

Most popular gay club in Kansas City!

 

Blue Koi

Restaurants

Noodles and Dumplings

 

Bob Wasabi

Restaurants

Best Japanese Restaurant in Kansas City!

 

Fric & Frac

Restaurants

Great food and bar menu!

 

Meshuggah Bagels

Restaurants

Fresh Bagels!

 

Q39

Restaurants

Barbeque!

 

Burning Spider Stoke Co.

Shopping

Long Boards and more.

 

Donna's Dress Shop

Shopping

Authentic vintage wear and accessories!