Clay County Government launched bright, beautiful, user-friendly websites this month.

Visitors at ClayCountyMO.gov will find easy to navigate tabs for property taxes, agendas and meetings, parks, employment, and a way to report problems. The website also features images around Clay County and an updated news feed.

After a hiatus, the Clay County, Missouri Tourism website is up and running again.

Guests of VisitClayMO.com will be able to view some of the county's most popular attractions, including Smithville Lake, the Iron District, and Worlds of Fun. Visitors will also have the opportunity to discover the many excellent dining options within the County, as well as historic exhibits, outdoor adventures, and entertainment venues. In addition, guests will be able to create their itineraries in accordance with events happening during their stay.

VisitClayMO.com allows guests to research potential lodging choices, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, VRBOs and campgrounds.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story