Local guide

Clinton, Missouri: the definitive local guide.

Truman Lake, the Katy Trail's western end, the Historic Downtown Square, the surrounding Henry County towns — everything you can actually verify. From the people who live here.

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Harry S. Truman Lake & Truman Dam Katy Trail State Park — Western Terminus Rock Island Trail — Windsor Junction Historic Downtown Square & Henry County Courthouse Henry County Museum & Cultural Arts Center Artesian Park Olde Glory Days Festival (July 1–5)Nearby Towns Truman Lake Ramps Restaurants

lake

Harry S. Truman Lake & Truman Dam

55,600-acre reservoir at the confluence of the Osage, South Grand and Pomme de Terre rivers. Known nationally for crappie fishing.

Truman Lake is one of the largest reservoirs in Missouri and a top-tier crappie fishery. The dam and visitor center sit at Warsaw, about 29 miles south of the hotel. From Clinton you'll reach the Grand River arm ramps first — Sparrowfoot, Long Shoal, and Bucksaw are the closest to us.

Drive time

38 min

Distance

29 mi

Route: MO-13 South to US-65 South to Warsaw

trail

Katy Trail State Park — Western Terminus

The 240-mile Katy Trail State Park begins (or ends) right here in Clinton. The trailhead is on N Price Lane, ~2 miles from our front desk.

Clinton is the western terminus of the Katy Trail — the longest developed rail-trail in the United States. The trailhead is located off Highway 52, approximately 0.1 miles west of the Highway 7/13 intersection, along N Price Lane. Equestrian parking is at the Henry County Fairgrounds across Price Lane.

Drive time

6 min

Distance

2 mi

Route: N 2nd St to Highway 52 W

trail

Rock Island Trail — Windsor Junction

trail

Rock Island Trail — Windsor Junction

The developed 47.5-mile Rock Island Trail runs from Pleasant Hill to Windsor, where it meets the Katy Trail — 19 miles from Clinton.

The Rock Island Trail State Park's developed section runs from Pleasant Hill east to Windsor, where it joins the Katy Trail. A separate 144-mile eastern segment (Windsor to Beaufort) is state-owned but undeveloped and closed to the public. Windsor's shared trailhead is a fantastic starting or turnaround point.

Drive time

29 min

Distance

19 mi

Route: MO-13 North to Windsor

downtown

Historic Downtown Square & Henry County Courthouse

One of the largest courthouse squares in Missouri, ringed by locally-owned restaurants, antique shops, and coffee.

The Clinton square is a full block of historic brick storefronts around the Henry County Courthouse — antiques, coffee, and independent restaurants. It's the town's living room. Under the Leisure & Recreation District you can walk the square with a drink from any participating establishment.

Drive time

3 min

Distance

0.6 mi

Route: N 2nd St to E Ohio St

history

Henry County Museum & Cultural Arts Center

history

Henry County Museum & Cultural Arts Center

Multi-building museum complex in the 1886 Anheuser-Busch distribution center, with an indoor 1900s village recreation.

Located at 203–211 W. Franklin Street in Clinton, the museum complex includes the historic 1886 Anheuser-Busch distribution building, the Adair Annex (indoor 1900s village), a c.1850 dogtrot log house, an 1887 one-room schoolhouse, and the c.1852 Dorman House. Open April through December.

Drive time

4 min

Distance

1 mi

Route: N 2nd St to W Franklin St

park

Artesian Park

park

Artesian Park

Clinton's community park — outdoor 50m pool, disc golf, playgrounds, amphitheater and the 1887 artesian spring.

Artesian Park at 811 Marigold in Clinton has a full aquatic center (50-meter pool, drop slides, kiddie pool, spray park), tennis and basketball courts, disc golf, an amphitheater built in 2002, and picnic shelters. The pool runs Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Drive time

5 min

Distance

1.5 mi

Route: Local streets to Marigold Rd

event

Olde Glory Days Festival (July 1–5)

event

Olde Glory Days Festival (July 1–5)

Clinton's five-day Independence Day festival centered on the Historic Downtown Square — carnival, live music, parade, fireworks.

Olde Glory Days runs five days around July 4th on the Clinton square: carnival rides, Ike Parker Art Show, quilt show, FireQuacker 500 duck race, David Mills Grand Parade, live music on the Main Stage, and a mega fireworks display set to music on KDKD 95.3 FM. Book Westbridge early — this is our busiest week.

Drive time

3 min

Distance

0.6 mi

Route: Historic Downtown Square

Truman Lake — ramps & marinas

The three ramps most Westbridge guests actually use.

Truman Lake is 55,600 acres. You don't fish the whole thing. Here are the closest Grand River arm ramps and marinas from our front desk.

Sparrowfoot

~15 min from Westbridge

Four-lane concrete ramp with paved parking and docks; ~6 miles south of Clinton on the Grand River arm. 83-site campground.

Long Shoal Marina & Park

~40 min from Westbridge

Two-lane concrete ramp about 8 miles west of Warsaw on the Grand River arm; boat & jet-ski rentals, slip rentals, service.

Bucksaw Resort & Marina

~25 min from Westbridge

Three-lane concrete ramp with docks and paved parking; full-service marina with 40-room lodge, cabins, and a 146-site campground. ~16 miles southeast of Clinton.

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Nearby towns

Drive times from Westbridge to every town in the neighborhood.

Coming from any of these towns? We're the closest full-service hotel with 32 renovated rooms and boat/truck parking.

Town	Miles	Drive time	What's there
Warsaw, MO	29 mi	38 min	Truman Dam & visitor center. Best access to the main lake body and dam-tailwater fishing.
Windsor, MO	19 mi	29 min	Where the Katy Trail meets the Rock Island Trail. A must-stop for cyclists.
Calhoun, MO	15 mi	20 min	Small Henry County community northeast of Clinton — quiet country roads, fields.
Deepwater, MO	9 mi	11 min	Nine miles south — Henry County town with strong hunting and farming ties.
Montrose, MO	22 mi	35 min	Home to Montrose Conservation Area and Truman Reservoir hunting lands.
Urich, MO	18 mi	26 min	Northwest of Clinton along MO-2 — small Henry County town.
Lowry City, MO	20 mi	30 min	South of Clinton in St. Clair County — antique shops and lake access routes.
Osceola, MO	25 mi	32 min	Historic Osage River town, gateway to the lower Truman Lake and Osage Fork fishing.
Tightwad, MO	22 mi	30 min	The famously-named village whose bank drew depositors nationwide before its final closing in 2018.

Where we send guests to eat

Real restaurants on the historic downtown square.

Hours change — call before you go if timing matters. All four are within a five-minute walk of the Henry County Courthouse.

Square 109 Restaurant & Bar

109 S Washington St

Burgers, BBQ ribs, and brunch. Full bar. Closed Sundays.

Ben Franklin Bistro

106 S Main St

Sandwiches, salads, quiche and homemade desserts in an 1800s building. Lunch spot — closes 2:30 PM.

303 Jefferson

303 E Jefferson St

Southern-style hot plates, steaks and seafood in Olde Towne since the 1870s. Part of the Leisure & Recreation District.

The Branding Iron

102 N Main St

Casual American comfort food on the square.

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