Clay County Parks, Recreation, Historic Sites and Tourism Division

Clay County, a blend of old and new. A destination rich with historical sites and exciting modern day attractions and amenities.  Visit the family home of Frank and Jesse James, Kearney.  Hear the story of the gang's bank robbery at the Jesse James Bank Museum, Liberty.  Make a date with Lady Luck at Harrah's, North Kansas City and Ameristar Casino, Kansas City-North.  Fish, boat, hike, bike and camp at Smithville Lake, Smithville.  Play a round of golf at Paradise Pointe Golf Course also located at Smithville Lake. Bring the kids and have a great time at Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun, Kansas City-North. Visit the Hall Of Waters and Cultural Museum and sample the local mineral water.  The communities of Clay County, Excelsior Springs, Liberty, Kearney, Smithville, Gladstone, North Kansas City, and Kansas City-North invite you to, "Come See, Come Do."

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Jennifer Hardesty
17201 Paradesian Street
Smithville, MO 64089
816-407-3416

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  • Chappell’s Sports Bar and Museum 323 Armour Road North Kansas City MO 64116 (map) 816-421-0002 Website

    A locally owned and operated restaurant featuring unique sports memorabilia of famous athletics.  Great food.
    Ginger Sues/Liberty 12 W. Kansas Liberty MO 64068 (map) 816-407-7701 Website

    “Where Friends Gather” This locally owned and operated restaurant features great comfort food.
    Justus Drugstore - a restaurant/Smithville 106 W. Main Street Smithville MO 64089 (map) 816-532-2300 Website

    Nationally known, but a locally owned and operated restaurant, this gourmet restaurant features products and produce from local farmers.  Reservations strongly recommend.

     
    Piropos/Briarcliff Village 4141 N. Mulberry Drive Kansas City MO 64116 (map) 816-741-3600 Website

    Taste of Argentina, featuring steaks and seafood.  Fine dining, but in a relaxed atmosphere.  Reservations strongly recommended.
    Stables Bar and Grill/Kearney 627 W. 92 Hwy. Kearney MO 64060 (map) 816-903-3000 Website

    A locally owned and operated restaurant featuring steaks, seafood, and their own house specials.
    Trezo Mare Restaurant & Lounge/Briarcliff Village 4105 N. Mulberry Drrive Kansas City MO 64116 (map) 816-505-3200 Website

    A feel of Tuscany.  This beautiful restaurant overlooks the Kansas City skyline.  A variety of menu items, but features Italian dishes. Reservations recommended.
  • Briarcliff Village 4151 N Mulberry Drive Kansas City MO 64116 (map) 816-584-2655 Website

    Briarcliff Village an exhilarating new attitude to destination shoppingand dining, featuring the area’s most admired and sought after stores, shops and restaurants.
    Downtown Shops Excelsior Springs Downtown Excelsior Springs Excelsior Springs MO 64024 (map) 816-630-6161 Website

    Shop the area for unique gift items.  Sample Missouri Wine at Willow Spring Mercantile.  Several dining choices, including fine dining establishments.
    Historic Downtown Liberty 111 N. Water Street, Liberty Square Liberty MO 64068 (map) 816-781-3575 Website

    Browse through unique, local, non-chain shops, clothing, furniture and decorative Items, antiques, jewelry, flower and gift shops.
    Shoal Creek Shopping Flintlock Road & 152 Highway Kansas City MO 64158 (map) 816-407-3600 Website

    A large outdoor mall featuring nationally known retail shops.  Dining available at nationally known restaurants.
  • Ameristar 3200 Ameristar Drive Kansas City MO 64161 (map) 816-414-7000 Website

    Ameristar offers 24 hours of gaming excitement and provide top entertainment in their theatres.  Many dining options are available.
    Harrah's North Kansas City 1 Riverboat Drive North Kansas City MO 64116 (map) 816-283-7204 Website

    Harrah’s North Kansas City offers 24 hours of gaming excitement and provide top entertainment in their theatres.  Many dining options are available.
    Jesse James Bank Museum 103 N Water Liberty MO 64068 (map) 816-736-8510 Website

    The James Bank Museum located in downtown Liberty, MO is the site of the first U.S. daylight, peacetime bank robbery.  On February 13th, 1866 the James gang allegedly tied up the bank manager and his son, put them in the  bank vault and ...

    Jesse James Farm Home Museum 21216 James Farm Road Kearney MO 64040 (map) 816-736-8500 Website

    The Jesse James Farm Home Museum is located in Kearney, MO.  Visitors to the museum are greeted at the Visitor’s Center where a short film offers a quick introduction about the family, the James Brothers—Jesse and Frank, and their ...

    Smithville Lake Camp Office - 17201 Paradesian Street Smithville MO 64089 (map) 816-407-3420 Website

    Smithville Lake provides water activities such as boating, fishing and swimming.  A full service marina includes boat rentals and restaurant. The lake is home to Paradise Pointe Golf complex featuring two championship, 18-hole courses.
    Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun 4545 Worlds of Fun Avenue Kansas City MO 64161 (map) 816-454-4545 Website

    Worlds of Fun is divided into five major sections, Scandinavia, Africa, the Orient, and Americana.  Rides, attractions, shops, shows, and restaurants are offered for families and children of all ages. 

    Oceans of Fun is a tropical ...