Things to Do with Kids in Shawnee, KS

  • TripBuzz found 198 things to do with kids in or near Shawnee, Kansas, including 174 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Independence, Olathe, Kansas City and Liberty.
  • From Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Kansas City to Power Play Family Entertainment Center, the Shawnee area offers 68 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Trampoline Parks, Children's Museums and Sports Facilities/Fields.
  • Shawnee is a city located in eastern Kansas and is known for its cultural and educational attractions and venues. Visitors and locals can enjoy over thirteen libraries located within the area, as well as many museums. A wide array of museums for children, teens and adults, they include the historic 1929 Museum, a children's museum and a county museum.
  • TripBuzz found 198 things to do with kids in or near Shawnee, Kansas, including 174 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Independence, Olathe, Kansas City and Liberty.
  • From Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Kansas City to Power Play Family Entertainment Center, the Shawnee area offers 68 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Trampoline Parks, Children's Museums and Sports Facilities/Fields.
  • Shawnee is a city located in eastern Kansas and is known for its cultural and educational attractions and venues. Visitors and locals can enjoy over thirteen libraries located within the area, as well as many museums. A wide array of museums for children, teens and adults, they include the historic 1929 Museum, a children's museum and a county museum.
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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.
17.7 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.
18.4 Miles
76% 17 votes
Water Parks 2100 S Hub Dr, Independence, MO 64050 MoreLess Info
A city-operated park, Adventure Oasis Water Park features a lazy river, three water slides, a lap pool, children's play structure, and a 6,000-square-foot pool. The park also provides swimming lessons, exercise programs and concessions.
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.
19.1 Miles
81% 26 votes
Movie Theaters 1320 N. 291& Kentucky Road, Independence, MO 64055 MoreLess Info
Independently owned and operated, The Twin Drive In is a classically styled, retro drive in movie theater. The theater has two screens that show at least two films per night, and offers concession options.
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