- Our list of the best things to do in Independence, Missouri, features the top 225 nearby activities — including 85 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Independence, MO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 27 things to do within the city of Independence, MO , followed by 198 popular activities in nearby cities, including Kansas City, Shawnee, Kansas City, Liberty, Overland Park, Blue Springs, Olathe, Lee's Summit, Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee Mission, Bonner Springs, Excelsior Springs, St. Joseph and Fort Riley
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Open daily throughout the summer, the Leawood Aquatic Center is a community swimming pool operated by the local parks department. The center has water slides and kid's areas as well as sections for fitness swimmers, all staffed by trained lifeguards.
15.5 Miles
Founded in 1963, the Turner Recreation Commission is a recreation center offering a number of amenities and programs for the use of local residents. A fitness center, sports instruction, and numerous recreational classes are offered at the center.
15.6 Miles
Pierson Park is a 125 acre county park that features a variety of areas for picnics and grilling. The park provides access to a 10 acre lake and features tennis courts and a playground.
16.0 Miles
Located near the Turkey Creek Steamway Trail, Chatlain Park is a public park filled with a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include a walking trail, covered picnic areas, barbecue grills, and a playground
16.4 Miles
9575 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS
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The Glenwood Arts Theater is not only a place where the moviegoer can enjoy the latest production from Hollywood, but also a theatre which regularly screens indie and foreign productions.
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Live shows and great food from a 5 star cuisine (according to The Independent) await the theatregoers at the New Theatre Restaurant.
16.5 Miles
The 2.2-acre Pioneer Crossing Park is a leisure park that features a 3D brick monument, a sculpture of Dick Williams, and a wagon train sculpture. The park was made to commemorate the pioneer trails that cross Shawnee City.
16.8 Miles
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75 votes
5700 King St, Shawnee, KS 66203
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There are plenty of hands-on exhibits at the Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City from which the children could learn, from raceways to airways and artworks. Private events can be organized in here, such as birthday parties.
16.8 Miles
75%
4 votes
5800 King Avenue, Shawnee, KS 66203
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From fountains to swinging buckets, Splash Cove - Jim Allen Aquatic Center offers visitors a splash area to play in. In addition to the splash playground, there is a zero entry wading pool and artificial wave pool.
16.9 Miles
Designed to engage the curiosity of children, Wonderscope Children's Museum offers visitors a large play area filled with miniature buildings to explore. The museum regularly hosts community events such as safety lessons, book readings, and live entertainment.