Independence Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Our Take on Independence, Missouri

Couples love Independence —it also happens to be one of the more family-friendly cities in Missouri, so be sure to bring the kids. Visitors can choose from a large variety of different kinds of featured attractions in Independence. Some of the top recommended are Girlfriends: Let's Do Lunch!, Cool Crest Family Fun Center, Bingham-Waggoner Estate, V's Italian Ristorante, and National Frontier Trails Museum. Independence has 157 restaurants, thirty fun things to do, 59 shops, 24 brewery/bars, and dozens of museums. Plus, travelers can find a good number of parks and playgrounds, a festival, a spa, a landmark, a golf course, one farm, and more.

Independence, Missouri Lodging

  1. Hilton Garden Inn Independence19677 E Jackson Dr
    Independence, MO 64057

    "with many stores and restaurants across the parking lot. Mattresses average comfort, room clean" more on TripAdvisor

  2. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Kansas City Indepenence18700 East 37TH Terrace
    Independence, MO 64057

    "impressed!. Room was very clean" more on Yahoo! Travel

  3. Residence Inn by Marriott Independence3700 S Arrowhead Ave
    Independence, MO 64057

    "hot breakfast buffet was very tasty" more on Yahoo! Travel

  1. Comfort Suites Independence
  2. Quality Inn East
  3. Crossland Kc-Independence
  4. Best Western Truman Inn
  1. Olive Branch Inn
  2. Red Roof Inn Kansas City - Independence
  3. Best Western Truman Inn

Independence, Missouri Things To Do

  1. National Frontier Trails Museum318 West Pacific Street
    Independence, MO 64050-4372

    This place is a treasure trove of history. We learned a lot about the Lewis and Clark expedition and the people who followed these trails to Oregon, California, and new Mexico. We especially enjoye... more on Yahoo! Travel

  2. Rockwood Golf Club2400 S Maywood Ave
    Independence, MO 64052

    Course with a lot of large trees amd a winding stream that touches a # of holes.A pretty course, and I plan to return. more on GolfReview

  3. Harry S. Truman Library & Museum500 W. US Hwy. 24
    Delaware Street, Independence, MO

    Wonderful displays that tell the story of a great president. Outstanding interactive displays and so much to learn. A fantastic museum with lots to do for all ages. Check out the gift shop too ... more on Yahoo! Travel

  1. 1859 Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum
  2. Cool Crest Family Fun Center
  3. Bingham-Waggoner Estate
  4. Main Street Motor Museum, The
  1. Drumm Farm Golf Course, Drumm Farm Course
  2. Leila's Hair Museum
  3. Winterstone Golf Course

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