- The list below includes 192 free or cheap things to do in or near Shawnee Mission, Kansas, including 68 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Swimming Pool, History Museums and Movie Theaters.
- From Windsor Park to South Lake Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shawnee Mission and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Shawnee, Independence, Kansas City and Olathe.
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Independence Square, Independence, MO
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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.
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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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500 W. US Hwy. 24, Independence, MO
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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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206 W Maple Avenue, Independence, MO 64050
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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.
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223 N. Main St., Independence, MO 64050
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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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217 North Main Street, Independence, MO 64050
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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.
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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.
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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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3440 S. Lee's Summit Road, Independence, MO 64055
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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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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.