Chillicothe
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Countryside and towns · Missouri · 42k people
Chillicothe
Locals say North Missouri
Wide skies, warm welcomes
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Welcome to North Missouri, where the courthouse squares are the heart of town and the Grand River runs through it. Whether you're here for the Disney history, the county fair, or just a good fried catfish dinner, you'll find friendly faces and open skies. Make yourself at home.
Clubs for Chillicothe
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The room
One room for everyone around Chillicothe. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Chillicothe. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Walt Disney Hometown Museum Celebrates Walt Disney's boyhood in Marceline.
- General John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site Boyhood home of the WWI general in Laclede.
- Pershing State Park Camping, hiking, and canoeing along the Grand River.
- Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge Migratory bird haven in Chariton County.
- Livingston County Courthouse Historic courthouse anchoring Chillicothe's square.
- Carroll County Courthouse Classic courthouse in Carrollton's town square.
- Outdoors Fish the Grand River
- Outdoors Hike Pershing State Park
- With kids Visit the Walt Disney Hometown Museum
- With kids Attend a county fair
- Evenings Small-town taverns
- Evenings VFW and American Legion halls
- Locals love County fairgrounds
- Locals love Small-town diners
Through the year
- Livingston County Fair July Annual summer fair in Chillicothe with livestock, carnival, and local food.
- Linn County Fair July County fair in Brookfield featuring 4-H exhibits, rodeo, and demolition derby.
- Carroll County Fair June Summer fair in Carrollton with agricultural shows and community events.
- Chariton County Fair August County fair in Keytesville with livestock judging and family activities.
- Marceline Toonfest September Annual celebration of Walt Disney's cartoon legacy in his hometown, with art, music, and a parade.
North Missouri has a classic Midwest climate with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The best times to be out are late spring and early fall. Best: Spring and early fall are ideal for outdoor activities, with mild temperatures and lower humidity.
Talk like a local
- “Crick”
- A small stream or creek.
- “Pop”
- A carbonated soft drink.
- “Fixin' to”
- Getting ready to do something.
- “Y'all”
- A group of people, often used as 'you all'.
Getaways
- Kansas City Big-city attractions, sports, and dining.
- St. Joseph Historic Pony Express sites and museums.
- Trenton Nearby county seat with local shops and the Grundy County Fair.
- Kirksville Truman State University campus and Thousand Hills State Park.
Local flavour
Rooting for Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Royals, Missouri Tigers
Eat and drink
- Pork tenderloin sandwich A breaded, fried pork cutlet served on a bun, a Midwest staple
- Loose meat sandwich Seasoned ground beef served on a bun, similar to a Maid-Rite
- Chicken fried steak Tenderized beef, breaded and fried, with cream gravy
- Fried catfish Catfish from the Missouri and Grand rivers, often served at local fish fries
Where people go
- County courthouse squares Historic town centers with courthouses, small shops, and community gatherings
- Grain elevators Tall structures that dot the skyline, symbols of the agricultural economy
- Family farms Rolling fields of corn, soybeans, and wheat, with barns and farmhouses
- County fairs Annual events with livestock shows, rides, and local food
- Small-town diners Local eateries serving home-style meals and pie
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Livingston, Linn, Carroll and Chariton counties, MO. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.