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University of Central Missouri - - What To Do And See

ATTRACTIONS

A few of the most popular attractions in Warrensburg are listed below. Check it out!

>> Lions Lake, located between Hale Lake Road and the Spring Ridge Addition, a 30-acre beautiful park that features numerous picnic tables, a covered shelter, fishing areas, and a youth ball field, including a lake that offers gorgeous views.

>> Cave Hollow Park, another beautiful park in Warrensburg dedicated for outdoor enthusiasts, where they can enjoy various recreational opportunities, the park featuring two ball fields, six volleyball courts, sled runs, paved nature trail, playground equipment, concession stand, and an outdoor shelter.

>> Original Johnson County Courthouse, a historic 1838 courthouse, one of the few remaining exmples of Federal Style architecture west of the Mississippi River. The stucco-covered brick building was restored to its former beauty during the 1960's and it is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

>> Mary Miller Smiser Heritage Library and Museum, built in 1985, home to a vast collection of materials concerning county history, family geneology and newspapers. The library is staffed by volunteers who organize and catalog documents, photos and articles, and who assist visitors in their research. In the same building are artifacts pertaining to the early development of the county by Missouri pioneers.

>> UCM's Art Center Building, featuring art works by outside artists as well as exhibition spaces filled with student works.

Shopping

Among the top places to shop near Warrensburg, MO, there are:

- Glasscock Plaza: Young/Business 50 (north side), just east of Maguire/Highway 13.

- Hawthorne Plaza: Maguire/Highway 13, just north of Highway 50.

- Midtown Connection: Maguire/Highway 13 and North Street, northeast corner.

- Northpark Shopping Center: Young/Business 50 (south side), just east of Maguire/Highway 13.

- Plaza East: Young/Business 50 and Burkharth Road, southwest corner.

- Santa Fe Trails Center: Young/Business 50 and Burkharth Road, northeast corner.

- Southmall: Maguire/Highway 13 (west side) just north of Hale Lake Road.