4-Day Atlanta, Kansas City Itinerary

Day 1: World Cup Arrival — Atlanta

Daily cost: $45

10:00 AM — Centennial Olympic Park & CNN Center

Explore the 1996 Olympics legacy park and scout official World Cup Fan Festival setup.

Category: Free Entry · Cost: $0

Tip: The park's fountain shows run every 30 minutes during summer.

2:00 PM — Mercedes-Benz Stadium Tour

Behind-the-scenes tour of the World Cup venue with retractable roof demo.

Category: Adventure Tour · Cost: $25

Tip: Stadium concessions will be same low prices during World Cup as regular season.

5:30 PM — Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail Hike

Urban hiking trail connecting neighborhoods with street art and city skyline views.

Category: Urban Adventure · Cost: $0

Tip: Best sunset views from the Jackson Street Bridge overlook.

breakfast: Flying Biscuit Cafe

Midtown · Southern comfort, hearty portions

Must order: Fried Green Tomato Benedict, Flying Biscuit

Cost: $8/person

lunch: The Varsity

Downtown · Historic drive-in, Atlanta institution

Must order: Chili Dog, Frosted Orange

Cost: $6/person

dinner: Grindhouse Killer Burgers

Virginia-Highland · Punk rock burger joint

Must order: Zombie Apocalypse Burger, Sweet Potato Fries

Cost: $12/person

Stay: Atlanta Downtown Hostel

Downtown · $18-$25/night

Day 2: BBQ & Fountains Adventure — Kansas City

Daily cost: $50

11:00 AM — Crown Center Square Fan Zone Setup

Check out official fan zone preparations and giant screens for match viewing.

Category: World Cup Venue · Cost: $0

Tip: Free WiFi and charging stations available throughout Crown Center.

2:00 PM — Kansas City Zoo Adventure

Explore 200 acres with Australian and African animal exhibits plus zip lines.

Category: Outdoor Adventure · Cost: $18

Tip: The zoo's penguin exhibit has underwater viewing tunnels.

6:00 PM — Country Club Plaza Evening Walk

Spanish-inspired outdoor shopping district with fountains and architecture.

Category: Urban Exploration · Cost: $0

Tip: Plaza lights illuminate from November through January only.

breakfast: Succotash

Crown Center · Southern comfort, fresh ingredients

Must order: Biscuits & Gravy, Breakfast Burrito

Cost: $9/person

lunch: LC's Bar-B-Q

Blue Hills · Legendary KC barbecue, no-frills

Must order: Burnt Ends, Fries with sauce

Cost: $12/person

dinner: Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

Crossroads · Memphis-style spicy chicken joint

Must order: Spicy Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese

Cost: $14/person

Stay: HI Kansas City Hostel

Crossroads Arts District · $22-$28/night

Day 3: Group J: Argentina vs Algeria — Arrowhead Stadium · 8:00 PM CDT — Kansas City

Daily cost: $55

2:00 PM — Power & Light District Pre-Match

Join thousands of Argentina and Algeria fans in Kansas City's entertainment district.

Category: Official Fan Zone · Cost: $0

Tip: Free face painting and jersey swaps happen near the main stage.

6:30 PM — Pre-Match Meal

Fuel up before the big match with local barbecue.

Category: Quick Bite · Cost: $8

Tip: Stadium allows sealed water bottles to save money.

8:00 PM — Group J: Argentina vs Algeria — Arrowhead Stadium · 8:00 PM CDT

Experience Messi's Argentina take on Algeria in the legendary Arrowhead atmosphere.

Category: FIFA World Cup Match · Cost: $35

Tip: Arrowhead's tailgate culture starts 4 hours before kickoff in the parking lots.

breakfast: Corner Cafe

Crossroads · Local diner, hearty portions

Must order: Country Fried Steak, Hash Browns

Cost: $7/person

lunch: Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

Power & Light · KC institution, gas station original

Must order: Z-Man Sandwich, Burnt End Chili

Cost: $11/person

dinner: Gates Bar-B-Q

Downtown · Hi may I help you tradition

Must order: Beef on Bun, Fries

Cost: $8/person

Stay: HI Kansas City Hostel

Crossroads Arts District · $22-$28/night

Day 4: Kansas City Adventure Finale — Kansas City

Daily cost: $35

9:00 AM — Swope Park Trail Adventure

Explore one of America's largest city parks with 15 miles of trails.

Category: Nature Hiking · Cost: $0

Tip: The park's disc golf course is hidden among the hiking trails.

1:00 PM — Union Station World Cup Watch Party

Watch live World Cup matches on giant screens in Kansas City's restored train station.

Category: Community Venue · Cost: $0

Tip: The station's planetarium offers shows between matches.

4:30 PM — West Bottoms Adventure District

Explore Kansas City's historic warehouse district turned antique and adventure hub.

Category: Urban Exploration · Cost: $0

Tip: First Fridays feature live music and extended shopping hours.

breakfast: Bluebird Bistro

Crossroads · Farm-to-table, local ingredients focus

Must order: Breakfast Burrito, Local Coffee

Cost: $9/person

lunch: Woodyard Bar-B-Que

Merriam · Authentic pit barbecue, locals-only feel

Must order: Pulled Pork, Burnt Ends

Cost: $10/person

dinner: Grinders

Crossroads · Pizza and live music venue

Must order: Stacked Sandwich, Garlic Knots

Cost: $12/person

Stay: HI Kansas City Hostel

Crossroads Arts District · $22-$28/night

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Trip Overview

Hotel

Day 1

Atlanta

Day 1

Atlanta

$45

Est. daily spend

World Cup Arrival · 27°C, sunny, afternoon thunderstorms possible

Download MARTA app for real-time transit updates

Need a ride from the airport?

Book transfer →

breakfast· Midtown

Flying Biscuit Cafe

Southern comfort, hearty portions

Fried Green Tomato BenedictFlying Biscuit

No reservations needed

4.2823 reviewsTripAdvisor →

~$8

/person

Explore the 1996 Olympics legacy park and scout official World Cup Fan Festival setup.
4.24,417 reviewsTripAdvisor →
The park's fountain shows run every 30 minutes during summer.
Walk through Walk to Mercedes-Benz Stadium8 min
Behind-the-scenes tour of the World Cup venue with retractable roof demo.
4.3826 reviewsTripAdvisor →
Stadium concessions will be same low prices during World Cup as regular season.
Book tours
MARTA via Red Line to Five Points15 min
lunch· Downtown
The Varsity
Historic drive-in, Atlanta institution
Chili DogFrosted Orange
Cash preferred
3.85,568 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$6
/person
Urban hiking trail connecting neighborhoods with street art and city skyline views.
4.6372 reviewsTripAdvisor →
Best sunset views from the Jackson Street Bridge overlook.
dinner· Virginia-Highland
Grindhouse Killer Burgers
Punk rock burger joint
Zombie Apocalypse BurgerSweet Potato Fries
Expect a wait after 7pm
4.3288 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$12
/person

While you're here

World of Coca-Cola

6 min walk$18

Interactive exhibits about Atlanta's most famous export.

Staying tonight

Atlanta Downtown Hostel

Downtown · $18–$25/night

Walking distance to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and MARTA access.

Book on Expedia →

Group? Try vacation rentals →

Next up

Day 2 → Travel to Kansas City→

Days 2–4

Kansas City

Day 2

Kansas City

$50

Est. daily spend

BBQ & Fountains Adventure · 25°C, partly cloudy, light breeze

Limited public transit to Arrowhead - plan rideshare for match dayRent a car →

breakfast· Crown Center

Succotash

Southern comfort, fresh ingredients

Biscuits & GravyBreakfast Burrito

Popular weekend spot

4.3271 reviewsTripAdvisor →

~$9

/person

Check out official fan zone preparations and giant screens for match viewing.
4.1617 reviewsTripAdvisor →
Free WiFi and charging stations available throughout Crown Center.
Walk through Walk via Crown Center skywalk15 min
Explore 200 acres with Australian and African animal exhibits plus zip lines.
4.31,589 reviewsTripAdvisor →
The zoo's penguin exhibit has underwater viewing tunnels.
Book tours
Bus via RideKC to Country Club Plaza25 min
lunch· Blue Hills
LC's Bar-B-Q
Legendary KC barbecue, no-frills
Burnt EndsFries with sauce
Cash only
3.8365 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$12
/person
Spanish-inspired outdoor shopping district with fountains and architecture.
4.51,906 reviewsTripAdvisor →
Plaza lights illuminate from November through January only.
dinner· Crossroads
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Memphis-style spicy chicken joint
Spicy Fried ChickenMac & Cheese
Expect spice level
4.4824 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$14
/person

While you're here

Nelson-Atkins Museum Sculpture Park

5 min walkFree

Free outdoor sculpture garden with iconic shuttlecocks.

Your stay

3 nights

HI Kansas City Hostel

Crossroads Arts District · $22–$28/night

Downtown location 20 minutes from Arrowhead Stadium by car.

Book on Expedia →

Group? Try vacation rentals →

Next up

Day 3 → World Cup Match: Argentina vs Algeria→

Day 3 Match Day

Kansas City

$55

Est. daily spend

Group J: Argentina vs Algeria — Arrowhead Stadium · 8:00 PM CDT · 26°C, clear skies, perfect match weather

Gates open 6:00 PM, arrive by 6:30 PM for security and atmosphereGet tickets →

breakfast· Crossroads

Corner Cafe

Local diner, hearty portions

Country Fried SteakHash Browns

Cash preferred

4.3238 reviewsTripAdvisor →

~$7

/person

Join thousands of Argentina and Algeria fans in Kansas City's entertainment district.
4.3264 reviewsTripAdvisor →
Free face painting and jersey swaps happen near the main stage.
Walk through Walk to dinner spot8 min
Fuel up before the big match with local barbecue.
4.4318 reviewsTripAdvisor →
Stadium allows sealed water bottles to save money.
rideshare via Uber to Truman Sports Complex25 min
lunch· Power & Light
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
KC institution, gas station original
Z-Man SandwichBurnt End Chili
Long lines during lunch rush
4.73,069 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$11
/person
Experience Messi's Argentina take on Algeria in the legendary Arrowhead atmosphere.
4.5863 reviewsTripAdvisor →
Arrowhead's tailgate culture starts 4 hours before kickoff in the parking lots.
Find match tickets →
dinner· Downtown
Gates Bar-B-Q
Hi may I help you tradition
Beef on BunFries
Famous greeting upon entry
3.8365 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$8
/person

While you're here

18th & Vine Historic Jazz District

6 min walkFree

Birthplace of Kansas City jazz with official World Cup fan zone.

Next up

Day 4 → Kansas City Adventure Finale→

Day 4

Kansas City

$35

Est. daily spend

Kansas City Adventure Finale · 24°C, partly cloudy, comfortable hiking weather

Book your ride to the airport

Book transfer →

breakfast· Crossroads

Bluebird Bistro

Farm-to-table, local ingredients focus

Breakfast BurritoLocal Coffee

Weekend brunch popular

4.2381 reviewsTripAdvisor →

~$9

/person

Explore one of America's largest city parks with 15 miles of trails.
422 reviewsTripAdvisor →
The park's disc golf course is hidden among the hiking trails.
Bus via RideKC to Union Station20 min
Watch live World Cup matches on giant screens in Kansas City's restored train station.
4.42,605 reviewsTripAdvisor →
The station's planetarium offers shows between matches.
Walk through Walk to West Bottoms10 min
lunch· Merriam
Woodyard Bar-B-Que
Authentic pit barbecue, locals-only feel
Pulled PorkBurnt Ends
Limited seating, takeout recommended
4.2393 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$10
/person
Explore Kansas City's historic warehouse district turned antique and adventure hub.
4.451 reviewsTripAdvisor →
First Fridays feature live music and extended shopping hours.
dinner· Crossroads
Grinders
Pizza and live music venue
Stacked SandwichGarlic Knots
Live shows most nights
4.2444 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$12
/person

While you're here

Kauffman Stadium

6 min walk$12

Home of the Royals, beautiful fountains and architecture tours available.

$185

$120 – $240 range

~$46/day · budget

Budget pace77% of max

Accommodation$80

Food$60

Activities$25

Transport$20

Day 1 Atlanta$45

Day 2 Kansas City$50

Day 3 Kansas City$55

Day 4 Kansas City$35

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