Independence Missouri Attractions

Amusements

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. more... map
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... more... map

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... more... map
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... more... map
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... more... map

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... more... map

Mid-Continent Public Library - South Independence
13700 East 35th Street • Independence, MO 64055
816-461-2050
This branch is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,... 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... more... map
Leila's Hair Museum
815 West 23rd Street • Independence, MO 64055
816-252-4247
There are 159 wreaths and over 2,000 pieces of jewelry containing, or made of, human hair dating... more... map
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... more... map
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.... more... map
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... map
Truman Library & Museum
500 West Highway 24 • Independence, MO 64050
816-268-8200
Experience the eventful & triumphant life of America's 33rd President. more... map

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. more... map

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... more... map
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... more... map
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... more... map
Covered Wagon Rides
816-456-4991
Horse-drawn covered wagon rides are available for pre-reserved groups. Travel 1850's style through... more... map
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. more... map
Truman Courtroom & Office
Independence Square • Independence, MO 64050
816-252-7454
The Independence Square Courthouse, which houses the restored office and courtroom Truman occupied... more... map