- 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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Weston Bend State Park contains scenic overlooks of the Missouri River, along with two biking and hiking trails. The park has a group shelter made from a converted tobacco shed that can host 100 people.
31.8 Miles
Featuring a swimming beach, Kill Creek Park provides over 12 miles of trails suitable for hiking and biking along woodlands and open fields. The park has a marina for boating, a playground and shelters equipped with tables and grills.
31.9 Miles
Leavenworth-City of is a city that is home to a police department, a human resources department, and a parks and recreation program. The city provides a wayside walking and driving tour commemorating notable events in the city's history.
32.1 Miles
The Frontier Army Museum is dedicated to telling the story of the Frontier Army from 1804 to 1916. More than 7,000 items are included in the permanent collection, including in here uniforms, weapons, and vehicles.
33.7 Miles
A campground, Riverfront Park features 13 camper pads, all with power hookups. The facility also features a boat ramp, as well as areas for tent camping, a shower house, a restroom, and picnic areas.
34.2 Miles
The Weston Historical Museum is a historical museum offering a glimpse of what Platte County was like from prehistoric days through World War II. The museum maintains exhibits on Civil War relics, Native American artifacts, and historical documents.
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3783 Highway K68, Louisburg, KS
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Lions, tigers, and other big cats find their home at the Cedar Cove Feline Conservatory & Education Center, alongside animals such as wolves. Events are organized in here all around the year.
37.0 Miles
Snow Creek is a ski resort with a tubing hill. The mountain has three chair lifts and three surface lifts that service a total of 11 trails with the top elevation being 1,099 feet, and a vertical drop of 299 feet.
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Pay a visit to the historically-significant Blind Boone Park, located in Warrensburg. Built by volunteers, the park includes bronze signs and audio boxes throughout that display its colorful history. There's also an Adopt-A-Garden program available.
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386 Hawthorne Blvd, Warrensburg, MO 64093
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Ten screens feature the top current box office hits at Carmike Hawthorne 10 Cinemas. Stop by the concession stand on the way in to enjoy the movie-going experience, complete with the latest film technology.