Amusements

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

Historic Sites & Monuments

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

Libraries & Research Centers

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

Museums & Galleries

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

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

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

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

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

• 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.  map

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