- 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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Spread across 85 acres, the Crown Center is one of nation’s first mixed-use developments. It offers two world-class hotels, a six-acre residential community, a plethora of restaurants and shops, and various attractions such as an aquarium, LEGOLAND discovery center and much more.
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2475 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Over three million LEGO bricks are available at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center. In addition to the building possibilities and tips from master builders, there is a 4D cinema and several rides like Merlin's Apprentice and Kingdom Quest.
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Find yourself face to face with a shark in the underwater tunnel at Sea Life Kansas City Aquarium. Featuring over 5,000 diverse sea creatures in 30 exciting and educational displays, visit today and see what lies under the seas.
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Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland
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1228 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64105
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A live music venue, the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland hosts nationally and internationally touring musical acts, primarily in the rock, pop, and hip hop genres. The theater is also available for private events.
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30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
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A wide range of science exhibits and activities are available at the Science City at Union Station. Most of the activities and displays are targeted toward children and include looking into the chemistry behind popular beverages and how astronauts train for space missions.
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Westport is often considered to be Kansas City’s original entertainment district. It contains an abundance of stylish boutiques, hot night-spots and local eateries, all combined with the area’s historic remnants.
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100 West 26th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Kansas City's National World War I Museum is one of the foremost American museums dedicated to the the First World War. Visitors learn about the war's causes, its major battles, its resolution and its impact on international politics.
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1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
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The center of Kansas City's music scene is the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. It features concerts by touring symphonies, opera singers, choirs and other ensembles. Season tickets and discounted multi-concert packages are available.
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Visitors to Kansas City's Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art enjoy free admission and a panoply of exhibits from around the world. The museum is especially known for its collections of photographic portraits.
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4420 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
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Founded in 1885, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is the first cultural institution in Kansas City. Both modern and contemporary art collections are housed within the site with many rotational exhibits.