Cool Crest Family Fun Center 10735 East 40 Highway, Independence, MO 64055, 816-358-0088, Features miniature golf, arcade games, go-carts, batting cages and more. 

Puppetry Arts Institute 11025 East Winner Road, Independence, MO 64052, 816-833-9777, Home to marionettes created by local puppeteers Robert Smith and Hazelle Rollins, puppets from around the world and a puppet resource center and puppet stage. Create your own puppet. Live puppet show monthly. 

Mansion House 2121 South Sterling Avenue, Independence, MO 64052, 816-254-5416, The Mansion House is one of the oldest pre-civil war residences and is listed with other historic places of the city. Can be booked for special events such as weddings and anniversaries.  

Pioneer Spring Cabin Southeast Corner of Noland and Truman Roads, Independence, MO 64050, 816-325-7111, The austere two-room log cabin offers a sharp contrast to Independence's opulent Victorian estates. Originally constructed in an Irish community known as "Brady Town", the Pioneer Spring Cabin was moved to its present location in 1971.

Truman Home 219 North Delaware, Independence, MO 64050, 816-254-9929, The Truman Home offers a glimpse at the personal life of the 33rd President of the US. Groups are limited to eight people. Visitors also enjoy a visit to the Truman Home Ticket Center with an audio visual show depicting the President's life and the interior of his stately home. more... 

Vaile Mansion (circa 1881) 1500 North Liberty, Independence, MO 64050, 816-325-7111, Built by local entrepreneur and U.S. mail contractor Harvey Merrick Vaile, according to Architect magazine, this ornate 30-room mansion is one of the finest examples of Second-Empire Victorian architecture in the country. Open April through October. Holiday tours with special decorations run between Thanksgiving and December 30th.  more... 

Historic Independence Square 112 West Lexington, Independence, MO 64050, 816-252-0608, At one time more than a dozen blacksmiths, four hotels, and a colorful cadre of merchants operated on the mucky streets that surrounded the quaint red courthouse in the middle of Independence Square. The Square, lined with antique shops, charming eateries, great boutiques and curios shops, is the hub for Historic Independence.  more... 

1859 Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum (circa 1859) 217 North Main, Independence, MO 64050, 816-252-1892, Two-story Jackson County jail with barred windows, double iron doors and leg chains. Open from April to October, December & March. more... 

Leila's Hair Museum 815 West 23rd Street, Independence, MO, 816-252-4247, There are 159 wreaths and over 2,000 pieces of jewelry containing, or made of, human hair dating before 1900.  more... 

Main Street Motor Museum, The 315 North Main Street, Independence, MO 64050, 816-833-7370, You will travel back in time when stepping into the showroom floor of the 1940's Lincoln Mercury Dealership.  

Mormon Visitors Center 937 West Walnut, Independence, MO 64050, 816-836-3466, Learn about the key role the Mormons played in the early and tempestuous history of Independence. See rare artifacts, exhibits and artwork documenting the history and beliefs of the Saints. more... 

National Frontier Trails Museum 318 West Pacific Street, Independence, MO 64050, 816-325-7575, Presents the history of the Santa Fe, California and Oregon Trails.  more... 

Truman Library & Museum 500 West Highway 24, Independence, MO 64050, 816-268-8200, Experience the eventful & triumphant life of America's 33rd President.  more... 

George Owens Nature Park 1601 South Speck Road, Independence, MO 64057, 816-325-7115, This park features four miles of walking trails, two lakes for fishing and picnic sites. 

1827 Log Courthouse 107 West Kansas, Independence, MO 64050, 816-325-7111, Two-room log structure was home to roots of Jackson County where controversial slave state, land disputes and westward expansion issues were dealt with. Harry Truman held court here in the 1930's.  

Bingham-Waggoner Estate (circa 1855) 313 West Pacific, Independence, MO 64051, 816-461-3491, This was the home of George Caleb Bingham, frontier artist and politician. Great tour home from April to October and a short Christmas season. 

Children's Peace Pavilion 1001 West Walnut, Independence, MO 64050, 816-521-3033, Where children of all ages & faiths can go to learn about peace and what it means to be a peacemaker. Children delight at the interactive exhibits, drama and hands-on activities. more... 

Covered Wagon Rides 816-456-4991, Horse-drawn covered wagon rides are available for pre-reserved groups. Travel 1850's style through the downtown historic district.

Spirit of Christmas Past - Homes Tour 816-325-7111, A tour of three homes Monday through Saturday from 10 - 4 and Sunday from 1 - 4.

Truman Courtroom & Office Independence Square, Independence, MO 64050, 816-252-7454, The Independence Square Courthouse, which houses the restored office and courtroom Truman occupied as county judge in 1933, stands at the center of Historic Independence Square. A 35-minute audio-visual show in the courtroom highlights Truman's rise to power.