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Plattsburg

Plattsburg is a town in Clinton district, Missouri, United States of about 2,291 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit: 9 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 museums. The must-see places are Smithville Lake, Smithville Lake and Wallace State Park.

39.5656° N, 94.4480° WPop. 2,291

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km60
Must-see95
Notable158
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Smithville Lake

Lake · 15 km

Must-see

Smithville Lake

Lake · 24 km · Wyandotte

Wallace State Park, nature spot near Plattsburg
Must-see

Wallace State Park

Nature spot · 28 km

Places near Plattsburg by type

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One day from Plattsburg

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:12 pm

118 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Plattsburg
  2. Lathrop Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Wallace State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Watkins Mill State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Smithville Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Smithville Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Plattsburg
Today’s loopPlattsburgStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Plattsburg?

Smithville Lake (lake, about 15 km), Smithville Lake (lake, about 24 km), Wallace State Park (nature spot, about 28 km), Watkins Mill State Park (nature spot, about 31 km), Lathrop Lake (lake, about 15 km), Lake McGinness (lake, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Plattsburg?

60 places on Spotwander: 9 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 museums, 6 churches, 1 viewpoint.

Which is the nearest fort to Plattsburg?

Watkins Mill, about 29 km by road; War Memorial (32 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Plattsburg?

Lathrop Lake, about 15 km by road; Smithville Lake (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Plattsburg?

Start in Plattsburg, visit Lathrop Lake, then Wallace State Park, then Watkins Mill State Park, then Smithville Lake, then Smithville Lake, and drive back — about 118 km by road in all.