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Explore the home of the "mans best friend" (Warrensburg, Missouri). We have amazing restaurants here, hiking the state park, touring UCM (university of Central Missouri), Whiteman Air Force Base, Down Town Warrensburg, Second largest thrift store, Largest Furniture store, and so much more!
Kayaking
The local Knob Noster State Park offers kayak rentals! explore our beautiful state park on the water! Just visit the visitor center after you check in with us!
Hiking
Hike the Rock Island Spur at Katy Trail State Park!
The local Knob Noster State Park offers hiking as well! explore our beautiful state park on the trails! Just visit the visitor center after you check in with us!
Love What's local (Downtown)
Love What’s Local is a collaborative campaign between Warrensburg Main Street, Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce, Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the City of Warrensburg to educate and encourage local residents to purchase local goods and use local services. We want you to think local first!
The Love What’s Local committee hosts promotions throughout the year to bring the community together and help bring awareness of the importance of supporting our local businesses.
Promotions in the past:
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Foodie February
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Clean the Burg (Spring/Fall)
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Shop Small Saturday
Tours
The Old Drum Tour will unleash the answer to how the dog became man’s best friend. It’s not only informative but entertaining. You’ll be sure to find it very ”fetching.” A beautifully revived downtown welcomes all to discover the history and folklore. Check out Civil War sites and memorabilia, 19th-century architecture, and Museums, and even get access to the UCM Archives. There is so much to see and learn about history buffs and non-history fans will find something interesting. The Warrensburg Tree Trail is one of the board’s public education projects and is designed as a self-guided tour. Read about the tours you can take in Warrensburg.
Arts and Culture
Family Fun
Family fun awaits in the 'Burg. Retrograde Charitable Toy & Video Museum has enough retro games to make everyone a winner. Kids love it, and parents remember all the games of their youth. If you want to take a rest from all the outside fun, then this is the place. So many fun parks to choose from in Warrensburg. Check them out and see which is the best for your family. There are parks with open fields for picnicking and playing and there are ones with trails made for biking, hiking, running, and even some offering horseback riding. If you have climbers in the family, then head on over to the UCM Student Recreation and Wellness Center on the UCM Campus, which offers more than 1,000 square feet of vertical climbing and bouldering. Special harnesses for smaller climbers are available. It’s a great way to try a climb in a safe and fun environment.
Warrensburg's history dates to 1833 when Martin Warren arrived from Kentucky and settled along the Osage Indian Trail. Warren, a blacksmith, found his cabin and blacksmith shop to be the local gathering spot. In 1836, Warren's shop was named the county seat of the newly created County of Johnson. While in Warrensburg, step back in time and visit the original town square, located at 302 N Main, where you’ll find the original 1838 Johnson County Courthouse, Mary Miller Smiser Heritage Library and Museum, Elm School-one-room school, and the Culp Building. This historical complex is maintained by the Johnson County Historical Society. The original courthouse still stands and was home to one “dog gone” memorable case. Old Drum is the historic Dog of the area, and you will find statues in honor of him, there’s even an Old Drum tour. There are several arts and culture centers to visit around the Warrensburg area.