- The list below includes 169 free or cheap things to do in or near Independence, Missouri, including 67 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
- From Harry S. Truman Library & Museum to Midwest Genealogy Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Independence and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Shawnee, Kansas City, Kansas City and Liberty.
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Hero’s New York Griddle brings the delicious to you, in a food truck trailed by the smell of eggs and bacon, juicy burgers, and empanadas
3.4 Miles
44%
18 votes
10735 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055
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The Cool Crest Family Fun Center is a location that features a large number of fun and entertaining attractions for visitors to enjoy. An 18-hole mini-golf course, a 7,000 square-foot game arcade, and a restaurant/pizzeria are among the amenities available.
4.4 Miles
A 20-screen movie theater, AMC Independence Commons 20 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, an IMAX auditorium, theater rentals for private events and a snack bar.
2.6 Miles
The B & D South Skate Center is a public roller skating rink that has facilities that are available to rent for private birthday parties. The facility also holds adult and children's open skating sessions.
6.9 Miles
27%
11 votes
17607 NE 52nd Street, Liberty, MO 64068
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Open year round, Carolyn's Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch offers tours of its farms where visitors can learn about its equipment and pet farm animals. The facilities also includes a mining camp where visitors can mine for gems.
6.9 Miles
Offering four large corn mazes whose designs change year by year, Liberty Corn Maze is an entertainment destination with multiple attractions. The facility welcomes groups of all sizes, and offers refreshments for sale.
7.4 Miles
Connecting parks and walking trails throughout Jackson County, Landahl Park is popular among outdoor enthusiasts throughout Missouri. Its paved trails are suitable for nature walkers, bicyclists, joggers and runners alike.
7.9 Miles
Kansas City's Negro Leagues Baseball Museum honors the contributions to baseball made by the members of the Negro Leagues. The museum also addresses the intersection of athletics, racism and civil rights.
7.9 Miles
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
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American Jazz Museum hosts a permanent collection of jazz artifacts, including instruments, records and artwork, as well as revolving exhibits. A nightclub recreated within the museum features a video jukebox for viewing classic jazz performances.
7.9 Miles
97%
74 votes
1401 NW Park Road, Blue Springs, MO 64015
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Visitors can learn about the history of the native wildlife and plants at the exhibits at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area. There are several trails for visitors to hike through that pass by forests, ponds, creeks, and limestone.
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A 32-lane bowling center, Lunar Bowl offers open and league bowling with weekend cosmic bowling. The center provides a lounge with adult beverages, a high-definition projection screen for sports viewing, arcade games and live entertainment.