Overview
Marceline, in Northwest Missouri, is most famous as the town where Walt Disney spent part of his childhood. His fond memories of Marceline later contributed to his vision for Main Street, U.S.A., in Disneyland.
2 sights · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Marceline
Walt Disney Hometown Museum
Located in the old Santa Fe train depot, Marceline's most popular attraction has collected a number of artifacts related to Walt Disney, who lived in the town from 1905 to 1911.
Walt Disney Municipal Park
When the Midget Autopia ride was removed from Disneyland in 1966, Walt and Roy donated the ride to their old town of Marceline, which installed it at Walt Disney Municipal Park. Today, the rails and decor and cars are go…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Kansas City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- IRK Kirksville Regional Airport, Kirksville — 34 mi away. Directions
- COU Columbia Regional Airport, Columbia — 73 mi away. Directions
- MCI Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City — 98 mi away (major hub). Directions
Marceline is just south of U.S. Route 36, on Missouri Route 5.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Walt Disney Hometown Museum
- Lunch Ma Vic's Corner Cafe
- Afternoon Walt Disney Municipal Park
- Dinner Los Chimas Mexican Restaurant
- Evening OK Tavern
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Marceline is just south of U.S. Route 36, on Missouri Route 5.
See
See Walt Disney Municipal Park
When the Midget Autopia ride was removed from Disneyland in 1966, Walt and Roy donated the ride to their old town of Marceline, which installed it at Walt Disney Municipal Park. Today, the rails and decor and cars are gone, but the cement track remains for kids to play on, with the old loading area now a picnic pavilion. You can see one of the old cars at the Museum; the rest are in storage waiting for funds for restoration.
Buy
Eat
Eat Ma Vic's Corner Cafe
Diner serving breakfast and lunch, known locally for their "Dusty Miller" ice cream with marshmallow and chocolate syrups, malted milk powder and a cherry.
Eat Los Chimas Mexican Restaurant
Drink
Sleep
Go next
Just 90 miles to the east of Marceline is Hannibal, the boyhood home of another creative genius, Mark Twain.
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