Serving as the county seat, Platte City is another picturesque river town that blends well-established older neighborhoods along tree-lined avenue with modern residential development. Guardian of the county archives, the city features the Ben Ferrel Platte County Museum and Platte County Courthouse. In addition to good local schools, Platte City is home to the Northland Career Center with a variety of training programs and vocational programs. Webster University offers a number of bachelor degree programs and select graduate studies. In Platte City, newcomers discover a well-balanced community that provides educational and social amenities associated with larger cities and towns. Guy B. Park Conservation Area offers hunting, fishing, nature studies, and wildlife viewing. Platte Fall Wildlife Area features 2,300 acres of land for picnicking, camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, canoeing, bird watching, archery, and a clay bird shooting area.