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Did you know that Platte County is Kansas City's Genuine Fun Experience? Whether you prefer life in the fast lane, or the charm of times past, you'll find it in Platte County.
Camden Point Baptist Church Cemetery: Oldest Confederate cemetery west of Mississippi River. Dedicated to both the Confederate and Union soldiers buried there who died in the battle of Camden Point.
Comanche Acres Iris Gardens: 17 acres (2,500 varieties) of irises, gift shop and antiques.
Wild Rose Equine Center: Trail/hay rides, old-fashioned country cookout. Open pit grill, picnic area and exhibit of farm animals for
children.
Alldredge Orchards: Apples, peaches, pumpkins. U-Pick, country store, bakery. Season: Sept.-first week of Nov.
American Truck Historical Society: Archival library with 100,000+ factory photos, sales literature and periodicals. Histories and memorabilia from truck builders and truck lines.
Harley-Davidson Final Assembly Plant and Visitors Center: Harley-Davidson Visitors Center and Gift Shop. Take a 90-minute walking tour of one of two Harley-Davidson motorcycle final assembly plants in the U.S.
TWA Museum Chapter of the Platte County Historical Society: Exhibits of TWA's 75 year history feature uniforms, models, passenger service amenities, pictorial history, maintenance equipment, 1943 Link Trainer and DC9/F227 flight simulator. Located in the KCI-Expo.
Platte County Courthouse: This elegant structure built in 1866 has been fully restored. Bonnie and Clyde gang member Blanche Barrow was tried and convicted here in 1933.
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