Plattsburg, MO - Surrounding Areas of Interest

Because Plattsburg is situated in the middle of several larger cities (Cameron, Liberty, Smithville, Kansas City and St. Joseph), the opportunities for day trips are plenty. Kansas City offers many of the "big city" attractions, while the other towns provide their own unique blend of "city living" and mid-western charm. Depending on your destination, a drive to any of these towns will range from 25-45 minutes. For information on a specific city, see the links included on this page.

Nearby Activities

If you prefer to stay a bit closer to Plattsburg, there's still plenty of places to see and activities to include.

Hartell Lake Conservation Area Stay as long as you wish. 6 small catch and release lakes Restrooms available Handicap accessible Contact information: Missouri Department of Conversation Agent Adam Arnold 816-646-6926	Smithville Lake Stay as long as you wish 80 miles of shoreline in Clinton County Hunting, fishing, boating Free fishing boat access to the lake Contact information: Army Corp of Engineers 816-532-0174
Comanche Acres Iris Farm & Water Gardens Stay as long as you wish. Tours welcome in May Restrooms available Gift shop 4.2 miles west of 169 on 116 Hwy Contact information: Jim Hedgecock 816-424-6436	Deer Creek Cabin By appointment Set your own tour from 1 hour to a day Restroom available Handicap accessible General Store 7 miles south of 116 Hwy off 169 Contact Information: Bev McCulloch 816-370-2532
Shatto Milk Company By appointment 1.5 Hour tour Restroom available Gift shop 4 miles east on 116 and 8 miles north on Hwy 33 Contact information: Leroy Shatto 816-930-3862	Wallace State Park This 501-acre wooded park allows visitors to picnic, fish and swim, or hike along one of the park's four scenic trails. Open and enclosed shelters are available. Campground amenities include modern restrooms, hot showers, a trailer dump station and playground. Located on north east Hwy 121
Lathrop Antique Show Grounds This 40-acre show grounds boast of early century buildings, including the Walnut Grove One Room School, a depot, a 1930's gas station, and an operable steam powered sawmill. A church, log barn, and additional town buildings are planned. Over 100 RV hook ups are available, and are used for a variety of camping clubs, as well as two Bluegrass Festivals per year. Located south of Lathrop on 33 Hwy Van Buren-Spaeth Library/Museum Capturing the history of what was once the Mule Capital of the World, the museum houses hundreds of articles and documents of this colorful town's past. Hours are Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. Located on North Pine Street in Lathrop	Iron Duck Hunting For hunters interested in hunting trips ranging from 1 day to 5 days, Iron Duck provides lodging, meals, and skilled professionals who are ready to guide and assist in a memorable hunt. Hunt for your choice of waterfowl, turkey, hog, deer and predator. Appointments necessary. Call 816-210-3969. Located southwest from Plattsburg, near the north end of Smithville Lake. Dedmen-Trice Memorial Woods and Nature Trail Stay as long as you wish This primitive hiking trail on several acres boasts one of the largest standing White Oak timbers remaining in Missouri. Located approx. 5 miles east of Plattsburg on 116 Hwy. Turney Depot Restored as it was before the railroad ceased operation in mid-60's, this depot is the result of many hours of work by volunteers who treasure the role the railroad played in Clinton County's prosperous days. Located 5 miles north of Lathrop on A Hwy

Related Links:

Kansas City
St. Joseph
Cameron
Liberty
Smithville

Web sponsored by:	Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce PO Box 134 Plattsburg, MO 64477 816-539-2649

Special thanks to The Clinton County Leader and RT Photography for donating many of the pictures for use on this site.

Lathrop Antique Show Grounds

Van Buren-Spaeth Library/Museum