- TripBuzz found 127 things to do with kids in or near Blue Springs, Missouri, including 112 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Independence, Liberty, Kansas City and Overland Park.
- From Lunar Bowl to RInk Ratz Skating Rink, the Blue Springs area offers 64 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Parks, Skating Rinks and Hiking Trails.
- Named one of CNN's Top 50 Places To Live, Blue Springs offers a mix of modern experiences as well as historical attractions. The city is located 20 miles east of Kansas City and has a growing population of over 55,000 residents. The most popular time to visit is between mid-summer and early fall when the city hosts its outdoor markets and festivals.
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8.8 Miles
90%
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318 West Pacific Avenue, Independence, MO 64050
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Built in 1879 and restored at a different location, the Chicago & Alton Railroad Depot functions as a museum and a collectible shop, decorated to resemble the late 19th century.
8.8 Miles
74%
117 votes
318 W Pacific, Independence, MO 64050
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Missouri's National Frontier Trails Museum, located in Independence, contains an assortment of artifacts and memorabilia related to the westward expansion of the United States. It includes original covered wagons, photographs, textiles and historic documents.
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The historic Bingham Waggoner Estate is an estate that provides insights into the lifestyles of wealthy 19th century residents. The site offers a number of educational programs as well as art programs.
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267 votes
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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The Independence Square is the home of plenty business in the downtown area: cafes, boutiques, and restaurants are some of them.
8.9 Miles
85%
62 votes
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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50%
2 votes
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.
9.3 Miles
While also providing the necessary information about the area to anyone looking for it, the Independence Visitors' Center exhibits items depicting the lives of those who lived in the area in the beginning of the 19th century.
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100%
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21999 E Old Blue Mills Road, Independence, MO 64058
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At Little Blue Trace Nature Preserve, visitors can hike or bike an 11 mile trail lined with native trees and prairie grass. The trail passes by creeks and old railroad bridges.