Night Drive & Bridge Dreams 🚗🌉

After dinner we skipped the walk and hit the road—first up, Rock Island Bridge. Don’s been reading about it, and though it’s not open yet, it’s slowing shaping up to be a restaurant-on-a-bridge experience spanning Missouri and Kansas! 😲 Currently under construction, this 1905 railroad bridge (once used for freight and livestock) is being lifted and rehabbed to eventually host dining, bars, shops, live music, and even kayak docks ~40 ft over the Kansas River. 🛶🍔🎶

Next, we cruised past Hy‑Vee Arena 🏟️ (formerly Kemper Arena), now a massive multi-level sports and fitness complex. Think basketball, pickleball, volleyball, an indoor track, food spots, and more. 🏀🏓🥗

Then we wandered through town, spotting some historic buildings, before making our final stop at Chicken & Pickle 🐔🏓. We hoped to jump in for a game—but most of the venue was reserved for retirement parties. I know, I know… we thought about crashing them! 😂🎉Read more