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Platte County, Platte City, MO

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SightseeingLocal Gem

Platte County

· Platte City, MO

Why you should go…

Platte County, Missouri sits just northwest of downtown Kansas City along the Missouri River and is home to Kansas City International Airport. The county also includes the Zona Rosa outdoor shopping district and the river town of Parkville, with its historic Main Street and Park University campus.

  • #kansas city airport
  • #shopping
  • #missouri river
  • #parkville

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Platte County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Stay
    Family Favorite

    Best Western Plus Kansas City Airport-KCI East

    $50+

    An airport hotel three miles from KCI with a free shuttle, a heated indoor pool and a free hot breakfast.

    7.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Stay

  • Stay
    Family Favorite

    Drury Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport

    $50+

    An airport hotel 4 miles from Kansas City International with a free shuttle, hot breakfast and an evening 5:30 Kickback.

    8.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Stay

  • Stay
    Family Favorite

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City Airport

    $50+

    A pet-friendly airport hotel with a free shuttle to KCI, an indoor pool and free breakfast north of Kansas City.

    11 mi awaySwitch it up: Stay

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    St. Joseph

    Free

    Missouri River town famed as the starting point of the Pony Express and where outlaw Jesse James was killed.

    21 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Kansas City

    Free

    A Missouri River metro known for jazz and barbecue history, hundreds of fountains, and a walkable downtown.

    22 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Free

    KC Visitor Center

    Free

    Visit KC's downtown visitor center by the Metro Center streetcar stop, with maps, guides and tips from local staff.

    22 mi awayMore like this