Elk City Lake PO Box 945, Independence, KS 67301, 316-331-3515, Fishing, camping, boating, fabulous sunsets

Little House on the Prairie 316-331-1890, Replica of Ingall's 1870 cabin, original site. more...

Independence Public Library 220 E Maple, Independence, KS 67301, 316-331-3030, Carnegie Library. Built in 1907. 

Independence Historical Museum 8th and Myrtle, Independence, KS 67301, 316-331-3515, 21 rooms of exhibits. 1800s to present. 

Independence Science and Technology Center 125 S Penn, Independence, KS 67301, 316-331-1890, Hands-on exhibits, rides, and talking Einstein. 

Post Oak Self-Guiding Nature Trail Elk City State Park, Independence, KS 67301, 316-331-6295, Trail is designated a National Recreation Trail.

Ralph Mitchell Zoo and Riverside Park Route 4, Independence, KS 67301, 316-332-2519, Animal exhibits open daily. Train and carousel rides.

Riverside Park East Oak Street, Independence, KS 67301, 316-331-1890, Spend a day on 124 acres, featuring a carousel, train, and playgrounds. Open 6am until midnight.

Table Mound Hiking Trail Elk City State Park, Independence, KS 67301, 316-331-6295, Trail is designated a National Recreation Trail.