Platte City Area

Platte City Area Attractions

The Platte City area is home to a nice array of seasonal attractions: Alldredge Orchards, Pumpkins, Etc., and Fulk's Tree Farm. The Guy B. Park and Platte Falls Conservation Areas feature fishing lakes, hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing and an archery and shotgun range.

PLATTE FALLS CONSERVATION AREA 2400 acres include 3 boat ramps on the Platte River, an archery range, shotgun range and areas for hiking, hunting, fishing or wildlife viewing. *Special use permit needed for groups. I-29 at Exit 19 then East on HH Highway 816-858-5718 View web site

GUY B. PARK CONSERVATION AREA 380 acres includes a 17 acre fishing lake. It is also ideal for hiking, hunting or wildlife viewing. *Special use permit needed for groups. Highway 371 & Bee Creek Blvd. 816-858-5718 View web site

JOWLER CREEK WINERY Jowler Creek is a boutique vineyard and winery that specializes in producing high quality wines. Join the Creek Club to receive services such as delivery to your home or business 4 times a year and events exclusive to Creek Club members. 16905 Jowler Creek Road 816-935-9471 View web site

PLATTE RIDGE PARK Platte Ridge is a 210 acre park on 371 Hwy just north of Platte City. Amenities include 4 baseball/softball fields with lighting and fencing, 4 soccer/youth football fields, concession & restroom facilities, kids' playground, shelter house with picnic tables & grills, kids' fishing pond, a 5k cross-country trail and hiking trails. The park's rolling acres provide a beautiful view of Platte City. Open dawn to dusk 17130 MO Hwy 371 816-858-3419

PUMPKINS, ETC. Offers a nice selection of mums, fall decorations and pumpkins. Open Mid-September thru October 31st 10:00am-6:00pm Monday- Sunday. I-29 at Exit 19 then East on HH Highway to Farmers Lane - Follow signs. 816-858-5758 View web site

ALLDREDGE ORCHARDS Apples, pumpkins, bakery, hayrides available upon request, school tours. Open mid-September thru November 1. 10455 NW Highway N 816-330-3448 View web site

FULK'S TREE FARM Choose and cut scotch pines or tag and cut later. Pre-cut firs available. Visit the Christmas store for wreaths, garland, swags, stands and more. Open the day after Thanksgiving through December 23rd. Sunday-Friday 12:00p.m.-5:00p.m. and Saturday 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. 92 Highway (Approx. 4 miles west of Platte City) 816-858-2467

SHILOH SPRINGS GOLF CLUB 1-18 hole championship golf course with full service clubhouse and pro shop. 14750 Fairway Lane 816-270-4653 View web site

BEN FERREL PLATTE COUNTY MUSEUM 1882 Victorian Mini Mansion. Museum houses county archives and genealogical library. Tours available. Open Tuesday-Saturday, April-October: 12:00-4:00pm. Special hours during Christmas season. 3rd & Ferrel Streets 816-431-5121 View Web site

PLATTE COUNTY COURTHOUSE The front section of the present Platte County Courthouse was constructed in 1867. The North addition to the courthouse was completed in 1979. Blanche Burrows of the Bonnie and Clyde gang was tried here. The first Platte County Courthouse was built in 1840, a block west of the present courthouse. That building was burned during the Civil War by federal soldiers because of strong Southern sentiments in Platte City. 328 Main Street 816-858-2232