Free & Cheap Things to Do in Shawnee, KS

  • The list below includes 192 free or cheap things to do in or near Shawnee, Kansas, including 68 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Trampoline Parks, Children's Museums and Sports Facilities/Fields.
  • From Shawnee Mission Park to Mill Creek Streamway Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shawnee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Independence, Kansas City, Olathe and Kansas City.
  • The list below includes 192 free or cheap things to do in or near Shawnee, Kansas, including 68 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Trampoline Parks, Children's Museums and Sports Facilities/Fields.
  • From Shawnee Mission Park to Mill Creek Streamway Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shawnee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Independence, Kansas City, Olathe and Kansas City.
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16.6 Miles
73% 22 votes
Historic Buildings Independence Square, Independence, MO MoreLess Info
A renovated old-style courthouse, the Historic Jackson County Truman Courthouse/Truman Courtroom/Jackson Art Museum offers hour-long guided tours by knowledgeable guides. The bottom floor houses an art collection and a handicraft shop.
16.7 Miles
86% 140 votes
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.
16.7 Miles
98% 957 votes
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.'
16.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Arcades 206 W Maple Avenue, Independence, MO 64050 MoreLess Info
Featuring a collection of classic cabinet-style arcade games with a decidedly retro feel, the Electric Theatre Vintage Arcade supplies games to a variety of local and regional restaurants and bars.
16.8 Miles
89% 267 votes
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.
16.8 Miles
85% 62 votes
History Museums 217 North Main Street, Independence, MO 64050 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to local criminal justice history, the Jail, Marshal's House & Museum in Indepenence, Missouri takes visitors back to the harsh, draconian environment of an historic American prison. The museum is only open from April through the end of October.
16.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
History Museums Independence, MO MoreLess Info
Housing a small museum, the National Frontier Trail Center offers American history buffs displays and a short film highlighting the five historic westward trails. There are diary excerpt from pioneers and personal accounts of the grueling trails.
17.1 Miles
89% 98 votes
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.
17.7 Miles
100% 37 votes
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.
18.6 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 4501 S Bass Pro Drive, Independence, MO 64055 MoreLess Info
Waterfall Park is a public city-run park that provides visitors with a scenic and enjoyable experience. The park contains a number of amenities, including fishing access in the nearby lake, a shaded picnic area, and access to a waterfall.
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