Welcome to Our Town
Centered between three metropolitan areas, Omaha, Kansas City and Des Moines, Maryville is a natural choice for a relaxing but convenient getaway. A family oriented community, Maryville offers a variety of cultural, entertainment, athletic events as well as hunting and fishing throughout the year. With 10 city parks, several small ponds, two lakes, a handful of conservation areas, the State of Missouri Arboretum, and an award winning 18-hole championship golf course, Maryville offers many options for the traveler. Founded more than 150 years ago, Maryville has become the commercial, educational and entertainment center for the region with events such as fairs, auto shows and rodeos.

The historic Nodaway County Courthouse (built in 1882) is located on the downtown square and is surrounded by antique and craft stores, jewelers, florists, video shops, styling salons, unique specialty shops and traditional services that give friendly, helpful service perfect for your shopping destination. Maryville is also home to Northwest Missouri State University.

If you are looking for entertainment, let Maryville be your focal point. With the Mary Linn Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University, showcasing some of the best traveling theatre and local performances. It has also brought nationally known comedians, singers, dancers, and speakers to perform throughout the year.

Also taking place in and around Maryville are The Business and Professional Women's Craft Show, Ravenwood Barn Door Opry, Ed Phillips Memorial Rodeo, Nodaway Community Theatre Company performances, the Chamber of Commerce Auto Show, and the Nodaway County Fair. If catching these acts is not your only idea of entertainment and you want to do some shopping, then Maryville is the ideal place. With many independently owned businesses, Maryville shops have their own distinct flair and friendly personal service. From men's and women's clothing stores to antiques, crafts, flowers or fine jewelry, it can all be found here.