Things to Do in Independence, MO

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Players must decipher clues and solve puzzles to escape their themed escape room
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Libraries 500 W. US Hwy. 24, Independence, MO MoreLess Info
Independence, Missouri is home to the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum. Dedicated to the legacy of late United States President Harry S. Truman, the facility offers visitor tours and hosts a series of lectures called 'Talkin' Truman.'
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Architectural Buildings 1500 North Liberty Street, Independence, MO 64050 MoreLess Info
The Vaile Mansion was built in 1881 in the Victorian architectural style. It was included in several magazines and TV shows on the Great Houses to Visit list.
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Libraries 3440 S. Lee's Summit Road, Independence, MO 64055 MoreLess Info
Part of the Mid-Continent Public Library system, the Midwest Genealogy Center houses nearly 750,000 resources related to family history. All of the resources are free to use at this 52,000 square foot facility.
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Historic Homes 313 W Pacific Avenue, Independence, MO MoreLess Info
The historic Bingham Waggoner Estate is an estate that provides insights into the lifestyles of wealthy 19th century residents. The site offers a number of educational programs as well as art programs.
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Visitor Centers 937 West Walnut, Independence, MO 64050 MoreLess Info
While also providing the necessary information about the area to anyone looking for it, the Independence Visitors' Center exhibits items depicting the lives of those who lived in the area in the beginning of the 19th century.
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Historic Sites 223 N. Main St., Independence, MO 64050 MoreLess Info
Declared a National Historic Site in 1983, the Harry S Truman National Historic Site has on its premises the Truman House and the Truman Farm House. There are exhibited more than 50,000 items depicting the life of the former president and its family.
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Convention Centers 19100 East Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2009, the Independence Events Center has a seating capacity of 5,800 and hosts more than 100 events each year. It is now the home of the hokey team Missouri Mavericks and the indoor soccer team Missouri Comets.
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Landmarks Independence, MO MoreLess Info
The Independence Square is the home of plenty business in the downtown area: cafes, boutiques, and restaurants are some of them.
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History Museums 318 W Pacific, Independence, MO 64050 MoreLess Info
Missouri's National Frontier Trails Museum, located in Independence, contains an assortment of artifacts and memorabilia related to the westward expansion of the United States. It includes original covered wagons, photographs, textiles and historic documents.
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Specialty Museums 1333 S Noland Rd., Independence, MO 64055 MoreLess Info
Leila's Hair Museum contains wreaths and jewelry made out of human hair, including a wreath acquired from actress/comedian Phyllis Diller. The museum has been featured in various publications, including People magazine and the Missouri Travel Guide-Wake Up Missouri.
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