Parkville Travel Guide

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      RAnge views ot the town buildings
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  • Row of old style buildings.
      Row of old style buildings.
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  • The rown buildings on the other side of street
      The rown buildings on the other side of...
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  • Looking up the river bank hill
      Looking up the river bank hill
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  • View from hil point on the ridge
      View from hil point on the ridge
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Pro

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 Love the little stores to shop in for most people 


Con

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 Too many stores and set up for tourists to buy, buy ,buy 


In a nutshell

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 AFter about 2-3 hours, nothing left to do 

 

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Things to Do  

New Antique Mall

New Antique Mall, Parkville

 Jewelslover Says:  Ok, for all of you antiquer's here's a new one for you. It's called Parkville Antique Mall. It consists of 12,000 square feel of antiques, over 100 vendor booths! 

Park University

Park University, Parkville

 BruceDunning Says:  It got the start back in 1875 form Colonel Park, the founder of Parkville town, and Dr. McAfee who started the College. They had 17 students to start, and they helped build the buildings of Mackey Hall and Scott Observatory in 1893-96. They had their own power plant and and... 

Downtown Stores heading up the hill

Downtown Stores heading up the hill, Parkville

 BruceDunning Says:  There are around 20+ stores on the main drag in downtown, and most all are for retail selling of antiques, jewelry, knick knacks, retro furniture, and tourist type items. They are fun to walk through, but I am not much of a shopper so would in time sit down and wait.Colonel... 

Date Night Fun...Putt Putt.....

Date Night Fun...Putt Putt....., Parkville

 Jewelslover Says:  Parkville Mini Golf & Ice Cream Shop. Perfect for your next date night, or fun out with the kids. It has a fantastic view, since it's at the top of the hill overlooking downtown. 

Park University

Park University, Parkville

 basstbn Says:  Shown above is the main administration of this progressive, four-year liberal arts college, founded in 1875. Several of the buildings on campus are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Although the enrollment on the Parkville campus is not large, the university... 

Walking tour

Walking tour, Parkville

 basstbn Says:  Pick up a walking tour brochure from the Mainstreet Parkville Association or the Chamber of Commerce. Follow the guide to see the sites of this quaint turn-of-the-century town. If you enjoy antique shops, art galleries, specialty shops and restaurants, you'll be in your... 

Hotels  

The Porch Swing Inn

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Restaurants  

Yoshiko: Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

Yoshiko: Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, Parkville

 Jewelslover Says:  This is a newer restaurant in Parkville. I've not yet eaten there, but it looks clean and very nice, and I will be trying it very soon. 

Piropos: Upscale French Theme

Piropos: Upscale French Theme, Parkville

 BruceDunning Says:  The appetizers we had were very tasty and well presented. They are mostly-maybe open only for events any more since traffic died down in the Recession today. They have another restaurant in Briarcliff nearby so this got eclipsed. About 4 decent restaurants are in midtown,... 

Stone Canyon Pizza: Everybody Loves Pizza!

Stone Canyon Pizza: Everybody Loves Pizza!, Parkville

 Jewelslover Says:  Stone Canyon is a local favorite. They are located right downtown Parkville near the shopping area. Their menu includes their specialty, Pizza, along with sandwiches, and salads. Their specialty pizza's make them unique.The atmosphere is casual and friendly. They also have a... 

Power Plant Restaurant and Brewery: You've Got to Try the Power Plant

Power Plant Restaurant and Brewery: You've Got to Try the Power Plant, Parkville

 Jewelslover Says:  Yes, this building really was their local power plant and was constructed in the early 1900's. It was opened as a micro-brewery and restaurant in 1998. The restaurant is all brick with minimal windows, so it seems a little dark inside. It seemed to be a bit quieter... 

Parkville Coffee and Fudge: What a wonderful aroma..

Parkville Coffee and Fudge: What a wonderful aroma.., Parkville

 basstbn Says:  I began noticing this marvelous aroma as I neared the building. I peeked in the window and saw crowds of people. What could be more enticing than a single store that specializes in fine coffees and home-made fudge? But fudge is way off my diet, and if I drank any more coffee... 

Nightlife  

Olde Mill: Parkville Friday Night Dancing
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Olde Mill

I've not been inside, but I thought it might be fun. The sign said they have live music and dancing on Friday nights. It looks like a pretty big place, it's usually used as a banquet facility.

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Written May 1, 2005

Phone: (816) 505-2300

Website: http://www.kcdance.com/Dancing/OldeMill_Feb05.asp

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Shopping  

Finders Keepers: Shopping for a Gift?

Finders Keepers: Shopping for a Gift?, Parkville

 Jewelslover Says:  This is a really cute store, my mother's favorite. They have all sorts of gift items, from candles, to artwork, to College logo items. Great gifts for Mother's Day, baby gift, or any special occasion. There is alot of stuff in this store and all sorts of nooks and crannies... 

Miscellaneous Shops: Shopping in Parkville

Miscellaneous Shops: Shopping in Parkville, Parkville

 Jewelslover Says:  There are a variety of fun boutique shops in Parkville. Anything from gifts, to a year-round Christmas store, kitchen shops, art stores, home decorations, to clothing, and antiques. There is even a popular scrapbooking store in Parkville. Unique gift ideas, christmas... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Parkville Farmers Market
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The Parkville Farmers Market is a friendly grower verified market located at English Landing Park in Downtown Parkville. You can support your local Missouri farmers and take home healthy assorted fruits and vegetables, meats, farm fresh eggs, local honey & honey by-products, jams and jellies, homemade baked breads & sweet treats, plants and cut flowers, herbs, and mushrooms.

City Hall of Parkville
8880 Clark Ave
Parkville, MO 64152
ph: 816-741-7676
http://www.parkvillemo.com/

Updated Aug 7, 2011

Website: http://www.parkvillefarmersmarke

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