- TripBuzz found 177 things to do with kids in or near Independence, Missouri, including 154 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Shawnee, Kansas City, Liberty and Kansas City.
- From Electric Theatre Vintage Arcade to Adventure Oasis Water Park, the Independence area offers 67 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
- Located on the Missouri River is the state's fourth largest city, Independence. The town is the famous hometown of former President Harry S. Truman and is home to the Truman Presidential Library and Museum, as well as his former home, the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site. Other points of interest include various museums, shopping and a wide selection of libraries.
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Hero’s New York Griddle brings the delicious to you, in a food truck trailed by the smell of eggs and bacon, juicy burgers, and empanadas
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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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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.
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18900 E Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055
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Featuring a variety of different attractions, Strikerz Entertainment Center is an indoor amusement complex. The facility features bowling, a video game arcade, laser tag, and a full service restaurant and bar.
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A 32-lane bowling center, AMF Strike 'N Spare Lanes offers open and league bowling along with private event and party hosting. The center provides billiard tables, dart boards, a pro shop, arcade games and a bar with televisions.
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The Cool Crest Family Fun Center is a location that features a large number of fun and entertaining attractions for visitors to enjoy. An 18-hole mini-golf course, a 7,000 square-foot game arcade, and a restaurant/pizzeria are among the amenities available.
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The B & D South Skate Center is a public roller skating rink that has facilities that are available to rent for private birthday parties. The facility also holds adult and children's open skating sessions.
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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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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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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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Covering 9,500 acres of land and water bodies, the Fleming Park attracts each year more than 1,300,000 visitors. Among all the amenities in here, there can be remembered the fishing ponds, the full-service marinas, and the 4 soccer fields.