Free & Cheap Things to Do in Independence, MO

  • 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.
  • 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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19.4 Miles
94% 33 votes
Landmarks 12401 Hemlock, Overland Park, KS MoreLess Info
Built in honor of the victims of 9/11, the Overland Park 9/11 Memorial features a 14-foot, 2.5 ton steel artifact from the World Trade Center. The memorial stands at the entrance of the Overland Park Fire Training Center.
19.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks Lenexa, KS 66215 MoreLess Info
Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park is a 53-acre leisure park that features a swimming pool, a three-acre lake, and also five picnic areas. The park also includes two sand volleyball courts, three half-soccer fields, and a baseball field.
19.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 6101 Maurer Road, Shawnee, KS 66216 MoreLess Info
Shawnee Mission School District Softball Complex is both a baseball & softball field. Field 1 is a true stadium-bowl design, full-sized with turf infield and grass outfield while the others are dirt-and-grass fields used for junior league play.
19.8 Miles
95% 154 votes
Factory Tours 11401 North Congress Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64153 MoreLess Info
The Harley Davidson Factory Tour can be a free hour-long tour of the assembly line and designated fabrication areas or a paid tour with a visible powertrain and vehicle assembly. Tours are offered in the mornings.
20.1 Miles
57% 21 votes
Dinner Theaters 101 Spring Street, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 MoreLess Info
A dinner theater, the Paradise Playhouse stages a variety of shows throughout the season, including popular hits. People can buy single tickets or a Flex Pack, which includes 10 tickets that can be used at any of the season's performances.
20.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums 14907 W 87th Street Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66215 MoreLess Info
Originally constructed by Adam Legler in 1864, the Legler Barn Museum documents the history and preserves this historic stone barn. Lenexa's History Museum is located inside the facility and guided tours are available to visitors.
20.3 Miles
92% 13 votes
Art Museum 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210 MoreLess Info
The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art is located on the campus of Johnson County Community College. It has collections and exhibits of contemporary artwork, as well as a garden, captivating architecture, and incredible views.
20.4 Miles
61% 23 votes
Movie Theaters 8601 W 135th Street, Overland Park, KS 66223 MoreLess Info
B & B Overland Park 16, formerly known as Palazzo 16 Theatres, features the latest Hollywood hits. Affordable ticket prices, comfortable seats, and 3D movies make it an ideal spot for a fun night out.
20.4 Miles
100% 8 votes
Parks 91st & Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, KS 66109 MoreLess Info
Featuring a 400-acre lake suitable for fishing and boating, Wyandotte County Lake State Park sits on 1,500 acres of wooded nature areas. The park provides children's playground equipment, restroom facilities, hiking trails and 16 shelters with water and electricity.
20.4 Miles
29% 7 votes
Movie Theaters 16301 Midland Drive, Shawnee, KS 66217 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with 18 screens, B & B Shawnee 18 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers birthday party hosting, private screenings and a concession area with food and drinks.
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