Explore Northwest Missouri & Kansas City

Basecamp with us in Platte City and reach ski slopes, thrill rides, and river‑bluff hikes in 15–40 minutes.

Snow Creek Ski & Snowboard Area – 12 Minutes Away

Trade campfire crackle for crisp, groomed corduroy at Snow Creek in Weston, MO. From December through early March you can carve 300 vertical feet, ride the 1 200‑ft tubing lanes, or warm up inside the Blitzen Bar—all before you’re back at your Basswood cabin for cocoa.

Two children ski down a snowy slope wearing helmets, goggles, and colorful winter clothing. Other skiers are visible in the background on the bright, sunny mountain.

Hike, Bike, Paddle & Cast

A large tree with green leaves leans over the edge of a calm lake; a picnic table and benches sit on the grassy, partially muddy shoreline under a bright blue sky.

Weston Bend State Park

River‑bluff trail system & ADA overlook (10 mi).

A woman and two young boys walk along a forest trail. The boys are holding sticks and appear to be exploring, while the woman follows behind, smiling. The scene is lush and green with sunlight filtering through the trees.

Parkville Nature Sanctuary

Waterfall loop great for kids (18 mi).

A young boy and an adult, both smiling, are fishing together on a boat at sunset. The sun is low over a calm lake, casting a warm glow on the water and their faces. Trees line the distant shore.

Missouri River Guided Fishing

Trophy catfish charters depart Platte Landing Marina (15 mi).

A large flock of white geese gathers on snowy ground under a clear blue sky, with several geese flying and many others standing closely together.

Loess Bluffs Wildlife Refuge

400k migrating snow geese each Nov (45 mi).

Big‑Smile Day Trips for Every Age

Worlds of Fun & Oceans of Fun
30 mi 175 acres, 7 coasters, Midwest’s largest waterpark.
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
24 mi 200 species, new penguin habitat, giraffe feedings.
Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark
25 mi 84° indoor waves year‑round—ideal rainy‑day plan.
Legoland Discovery & SeaLife
23 mi Hands‑on builds + 180° shark tunnel.

Feel the Roar at Kansas Speedway

Three NASCAR race cars speed around a track. The front car is purple and white with the number 48, followed by a red and white car number 5, and a blue and white car number 47 in the background.

Two NASCAR weekends plus drag nights and concerts. Pair a grandstand day with s’mores at your site. 

Minutes from Kansas City's Best Sports Action

Two soccer players in motion, one wearing a maroon uniform and the other in white, compete for possession of a black-and-white soccer ball on a grassy field. Other players are visible blurred in the background.

Catch Sporting KC under the lights, or slide into Kauffman Stadium (Royals) and Arrowhead (Chiefs) just a few exits farther.