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.
- 12 groomed trails
- 6 tubing lanes
- Night skiing Thu–Sun
- Order Basswood Pizza Shack online—your pie arrives when you return

Hike, Bike, Paddle & Cast

Weston Bend State Park
River‑bluff trail system & ADA overlook (10 mi).

Parkville Nature Sanctuary
Waterfall loop great for kids (18 mi).

Missouri River Guided Fishing
Trophy catfish charters depart Platte Landing Marina (15 mi).

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

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

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