Platte City, MO Real Estate, Homes For Sale, School & Area Information

Platte City is a city located in Platte County, Missouri, United States. It is situated in the northwest part of the state and is considered a part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Platte City was established in 1843 and named after the Platte River, which flows nearby. It quickly became an important stop for pioneers traveling westward on the Oregon and California Trail. The city grew steadily, and during the Civil War, it played a significant role as a Confederate recruiting and supply center. Platte City was also the site of a major skirmish between Union and Confederate forces in 1864.

Platte City is located approximately 20 miles northwest of downtown Kansas City. It is situated on a rolling terrain with the Platte River flowing nearby.

Platte City and its surrounding areas offer various recreational opportunities. The city has several parks, including Platte Ridge Park, which features walking trails, sports fields, and picnic areas. The Platte County Fairgrounds hosts numerous events throughout the year, including the Platte County Fair, which showcases agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, and entertainment.

Additionally, Platte City's proximity to Kansas City provides residents with easy access to a wide range of cultural, sports, and entertainment attractions. Kansas City is known for its vibrant arts scene, professional sports teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) and Kansas City Royals (MLB), as well as renowned barbecue restaurants.

Overall, Platte City offers a combination of small-town charm, proximity to a major metropolitan area, and access to recreational opportunities, making it an appealing place to live or visit.

I visited Jowler Creek Winery with friends for the first time. It is Missouri's first green winery and is located in Platte City, approximately 30 minutes north of Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and 20 minutes south of St. Joseph, Missouri just off of Interstate 29 near Weston, Missouri. Their seasonal drink right now is the caramel apple sangria and it is delicious! You can either order it by the glass or in a refillable growler. They also sell little kits so you can make it at home! You can either enjoy your drinks in the tasting room or outside on the covered patio.

My cousin just got married at this venue over the weekend and it was breathtaking. This venue is situated on rolling hills just 20 minutes north of downtown Kansas City in Platte City. There is an outdoor ceremony space and a covered outdoor reception area. If you are a fan of chic, romantic, charming, and a little rustic feeling weddings then I would highly recommend checking out this venue for your special day or occasion.

Bee Creek Bakery is a quaint place to enjoy coffee, latte's, smoothies, baked goods and boasts a breakfast and lunch menu. The baked chocolate chip cookies were cooked just right! Come check it out.

Prairie Creek Greenway is a beautiful blacktop trail connecting numerous Platte City subdivisions to a 7.8 mile scenic loop. Neighbors and outdoor patrons enjoy walking, running, biking, and inline skating. The trail is open everyday from sun up to sun down. It's a perfect place to meet a friend, catch fresh air, and enjoy the abundant wildlife.

In Platte City the weather has been fluctuating between heavy winter and springtime temperatures in February. This has caused the plants confusion as well. The Thanksgiving cactus are thinking the holidays are near! Blooming like it was Thanksgiving again! I guess we are lucky to have this color!

The tree is down and removal is in process! Amazingly quick and purposeful.

The YMCA Platte County North has a great pool area. Olympic size pool, lazy river, activity pool, sauna, hot tube, and a slide for the kiddos. It's great! Located just off Running Horse Road in Platte City.

The YMCA in Platte City is amazing and we are so lucky to have it in our community. There are so many classes to choose from throughout the day no matter your age or activity level, you will find something that fits your needs. They provide Silver Sneakers classes for older adults and they have a kid zone to watch your kiddos while you work out. The instructors are wonderful! If classes are not your thing, they have many treadmills, Eliptical machines, free weights, various weight machines and so much variety that you can find what fits your needs.

They also have a full size gym, Olympic size pool, lazy river, activity pool. They also have a cycle studio and a great walking trail. If you're ready to get some exercise into your day, this is a great place to visit!

Platte County Community Center is hosting the USA Seim Meet. Don' forget about Thanksgiving meal on Tuesday, November 20th! Come out and enjoy the Holiday.

The 2018 Holiday Lighting Ceremony takes place on Wednesday November 21, From 5:30-8:00 p.m.

There will be fun for all ages including Santa & Mrs Clause, a Live Nativity Scene, Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, Face Painting, Hot Cider and the Ben Ferrel Museum will be open for tours.
There is a lot going on that night on Main Street so you will want to check it out! The lights will come on at 6:00 p.m.

Wells Bank of Platte City recently donated their building on 3rd and Main to The Farmers House.
The Farmers House serves youth and adults with developmental disabilities. It's great that we have these resources in our town and so great that Wells Bank of Platte City provided The Farmers House with the wonderful donation of a building. Wells Bank recently moved out of that building downtown on Main street and moved up on the hill on Branch Street.

I love this trail. I hop on it right in Summit Way just steps from my front door. This trail is 7.8 miles long and winds around Platte City neighborhoods and countryside of Platte County. It meets up with most of the communities/subdivisions in the community.

I can walk to the grocery store, hardware store, pharmacy, YMCA, restaurants and schools. The cool thing is that I can take off and see the country and the wildlife and enjoy the cows if I like.

Enjoy!

There are many options in Platte City and surrounding areas for staying active. The YMCA in Platte City is first class. There are so many options from working out with weights, cardio, and swimming. There are also nearby trails and bike paths. Prairie Creek Greenway is great for walking or biking. I love that there are so many things to do close by to stay fit and active.

McDonald's had their ribbon cutting this week. I'm so happy it was remodeled. The kids are going to love the new play area that was added. This is great for our community. I hope everyone gets a chance to stop in and enjoy it.

What a wonderful experience it is to take the family out to Aldredge Farms during this time of year! The kids are sure to love the experience. You and the family can go out to the apple trees, pick apples, go on hay rides, go to the pumpkin patch, select a pumpkin, and play on plenty of kids scapes! It is a great learning experience for the children, learning what it really looks like when an apple is growing from a tree, and that they don't just magically appear at the grocery! Go on out there while the apples and pumpkins are still there, and enjoy!

Those of us that live in Platte City have a network of walking trails that we utilize. The latest improvement is linking walking trails from Hills of Oakmont, Lakes at Oakmont, New Bedford Falls and Timber Creek to the main trail into the Parks and Recreation Land. This is going to be a great addition as it will connect several trails together for better and safer access.

What a stunning event area! This beautiful turn of the century home is an event space for weddings and receptions with a grand ballroom area with a dance floor, and dining space. The kitchens are provided for catered events, a grooms area geared to hosting gentlemen prior to the big event, and a bridal party area for all those special moments Make your plans early to book this lovely event space!

Platte City has a Starbucks now! It's inside Consentinos Price Chopper. For those of you who want to get your "coffee fix", with the addition of Starbucks, we now have two places you can go. Bee Creek Cafe & Bakery which is located beside the Pool Hall on Main Street, and now, the Starbucks inside Price Chopper. They are both very good and worth trying out!

The YMCA in Platte City is fantastic! We are very lucky to have it in our community. The instructors are first class; they are energetic, welcoming and they make exercising fun. I suggest you check out the Group Exercise Schedule. They offer Bodypump, Boot Camp, PiYo, Zumba, Yoga and classes for older adults called Silver Sneakers. No matter what your fitness level, there is a class for you.

If the group classes aren't your thing, they also have a fully equipped gym with all of the cardio and weights you would want or need. In addition, there is an Olympic sized pool that you can swim laps, a lazy river, a steam room, sauna, hot tub. If you are a regular at the Y, you know what I'm talking about. If you haven't been there before, go check it out! You will love it!

Platte City Farmer's Market is open this weekend, but there are just a few Saturdays left! Farmer's Market is open from 7:00 a.m. until "sold out" this Saturday, September,17th. You will find some fresh produce at 2601 Running Horse Road, Platte City. There are only a few Saturdays left for these local farmers, so enjoy it while you can!

Mark your calendars to attend the Platte City Street Market Fair this Friday, September 16th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Shop locally and enjoy food and music while discovering local crafters and handmade artisans work. See you at the Platte City Downtown Square!

Platte City will have its annual city wide garage sales on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Sales start at 8:00 a.m. Visit the lawn space in front of Platte County High School where many groups have a space for their sale or drive around the great neighborhoods of Platte City to find your treasures. Some neighborhoods will have their sale on Friday as well. Good Luck finding those bargains.

Registration is now open for Youth Fall Soccer and runs until August 31, 2016. The season begins October 1, 2016. Must be four years old before September 1. Available for Pre-K - eight grades. Visit plattecityparks.org for more information.