Things to Do with Kids in Independence, MO

  • 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.
  • 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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18.1 Miles
68% 44 votes
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Powerplay

Arcades 13110 W. 62nd Terr., Shawnee, KS MoreLess Info
Pirate ships, bumper cars, a kid's zone and a Rascal Rocket are only a few of the fun things which await the children at the Powerplay. Birthday packages and an all-you-can-eat buffet are also included.
18.1 Miles
50% 26 votes
Family Fun Center 13110 W 62nd Terr, Shawnee, KS 66216 MoreLess Info
Power Play Family Entertainment Center has two locations of entertainment packed fun. Features include laser take, go-karts, bumper cars, laser maze, a roller coaster, zip lining, a tilt-a-whirl, and bowling.
18.1 Miles
33% 3 votes
Parks 126th St & Nall Avenue, Leawood, KS MoreLess Info
Honoring Leawood's sister-city in Taiwan, I-Lan Park offers a scenic and peaceful environment. The park further provides two shelters for picnics or protection against the elements, along with a garden, playground and walking trail.
18.3 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 87th & Valley View, Shawnee Mission, KS 66214 MoreLess Info
South Lake Park is a recreational park that includes a small pond that ducks frequently visit. The park has an asphalt trail, that can be utilized for biking or running, and also has a playground for children.
18.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Swimming Pool 13805 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66216 MoreLess Info
Popular during the warmer summer months, the Thomas A Soetaert Aquatic Center is a swimming center filled with numerous aquatic amenities to enjoy. These include an 8-lane 50-meter pool, a lazy river, and two 125-foot body slides.
18.5 Miles
74% 19 votes
Historic Sites 1420 S. 78th Street, Kansas City, KS 66111 MoreLess Info
Because it is the oldest house in Wyandotte County, Grinter Place State Historic Site also offers its visitors the opportunity of catching a glimpse of the old West, on the frontier line.
19.0 Miles
61% 155 votes
Natural History Museums Nall and 135th Street, 5801 W. 135th Street, Overland Park, KS 66223 MoreLess Info
A museum dedicated to natural history and local culture, the Museum at Prairiefire features a variety of rotating exhibits on an array of subjects. Permanent exhibits cover a variety of scientific areas, ranging from paleontology to astronomy.
19.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Soccer Field 8875 Rosehill Road, Lenexa, KS 66215 MoreLess Info
All American Indoor Sports has five indoor soccer fields with state of the art grass-like infill turf in a climate-controlled environment. Leagues are available for enjoyable competition, including coed, and Lil' Kickers (18 months to 9 years).
19.1 Miles
40% 5 votes
Bowling 10201 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210 MoreLess Info
Featuring 32 lanes for play, AMF College Lanes is a bowling alley filled with numerous amenities for bowlers to enjoy during their visit. In addition to bowling, the alley also contains numerous billiards tables, a game arcade, and a bar.
19.2 Miles
37% 279 votes
Movie Theaters 5725 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66223 MoreLess Info
A movie theater, Cinetopia Overland Park shows first-run films on digital projectors and provides stadium seating, listening devices and a party room. The theater offers an upstairs restaurant and has living room theaters with reclining leather seats.
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