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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10.5 Miles
79% 131 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 1021 NE Colbern Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64086 MoreLess Info
Fire foam balls through our air-powered cannons, geysers, and blasters in the foam factory, or play in Kansas City area's only children's edutainment center. Additionally, compete in miniature golf, ride go-karts, climb a rock wall, race bumper cars, wade in the pool while mining for gemstones at Paradise Park.
10.5 Miles
88% 34 votes
Hiking Trails NE Jefferson Street, Blue Springs, MO MoreLess Info
Located on 54 acres, Lake Remembrance has a fishing dock and a restroom. Small boats with electric motors are allowed on the lake, which is stocked with bass, catfish, crappie, and sunfish.
10.5 Miles
58% 24 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 1021 NE Colbern Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64086 MoreLess Info
A family entertainment center, Paradise Park Family Fun & Adventure features activities that include miniature golf, go-karts, volleyball, laser tag, mini bowling and bumper cars. The park offers a children's play garden, an edutainment center and arcade game machines.
10.6 Miles
33% 3 votes
Movie Theaters 2101 W Kansas Street, Liberty, MO 64068 MoreLess Info
With B&B Theatres-Liberty Cinema 12, visitors can see the latest films in 3D and with digital projectors. The theater regularly shows cinema classics like the Wizard of Oz on a monthly basis.
10.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Movie Theaters 2101 W Kansas, Liberty, MO 64068 MoreLess Info
B & B Theaters is a chain of cinema multiplexes that show primarily first-run movies. Theaters feature digital video and sound, with 3D for select movies. The theaters offer a variety of discounts, bargains, and combo deals.
10.7 Miles
91% 53 votes
Historic Sites 1 Courthouse Square, Liberty, MO 64068 MoreLess Info
In historic downtown Liberty, visitors can see the Clay County Courthouse, Corbin Theater, Freedom Fountain Jesse James Bank Museum, William Jewell College Liberty Spring and Corbin Mall among many other sites. Visitors can also shop and eat in independent businesses.
10.7 Miles
36% 14 votes
Movie Theaters 1451 NE Douglas Street, Lee's Summit, MO 64086 MoreLess Info
A subsidiary of B & B Theater, Dickinson Theaters features an array of popular movies. Other amenities at this location include stadium seating, 3D technology, digital sound and full-service concessions.
10.7 Miles
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History Museums 14 N Main Street, Liberty, MO 64068 MoreLess Info
Located in a former drug store, Clay County Museum & Historical Society displays artifacts like agricultural tools and antique furniture. The museum features a collection of photographs from Jacob T. Hicks, showcasing portraits of individuals from the 19th century.
10.8 Miles
84% 45 votes
History Museums 103 N Water Street, Liberty, MO 64068 MoreLess Info
This bank in Liberty, Missouri was the site of the first peacetime daytime bank robbery, and although the robbers were never caught, the robbery was attributed to the James Gang. At the museum, visitors can see the bank as it was on that cold day in February 1866.
10.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Theaters 500 College Hill, Liberty, MO 64068 MoreLess Info
Showcasing the talent of the students from the William Jewell College theater program, Jewell Theatre Company offers, on average, 5 productions a year for the community to attend. The theater performances range from Shakespeare to contemporary plays.
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