- Our list of the best things to do in Independence, Missouri, features the top 225 nearby activities — including 85 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Independence, MO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 27 things to do within the city of Independence, MO , followed by 198 popular activities in nearby cities, including Kansas City, Shawnee, Kansas City, Liberty, Overland Park, Blue Springs, Olathe, Lee's Summit, Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee Mission, Bonner Springs, Excelsior Springs, St. Joseph and Fort Riley
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Located in historic South Park, the South Park Wading Pool offers water fun for young children. The zero-depth entry pool features water sprays and fountains, while the facility itself has private changing rooms and a nearby playground.
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18 votes
1047 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS
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Watkins Museum is located in Lawrence, Kansas. It is a historical museum which exhibits the rich local and national history. Quntrills Raid's is one of the very interesting pieces of information.
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Opened in 1958, the Phoenix Gallery is an art gallery showcasing artwork by artists from around the world. The gallery features rotating art exhibits, with a new exhibit on display every month.
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A saloon and live music venue, the Jackpot Music Hall hosts a variety of local, regional, and touring musical acts. The venue also has a full bar, and serves an array of cocktails.
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The Granada Theatre is a theater that has hosted musical performers including Yelawolf, Creature Carnival, and Jeff the Brotherhood. The theater is available to rent for birthday parties, fashion shows, and wedding receptions.
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4 votes
1000 Massachusetts St, Ste D, Lawrence, KS 66044
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An activity center for young children, the Laugh Out Loud LOL Family Zone features indoor play areas with jumping and bouncing areas, creative play areas, climbing areas, and dance areas. The facility hosts parties.
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South Park is the oldest park in Lawrence, and was part of the original 1854 town site. The park offers several picnic areas, a butterfly garden, a playground, a wading pool, and the Theodore Roosevelt Fountain.
45.0 Miles
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22 votes
Tennessee and Indiana streets, Sixth and Eight streets, Lawrence, KS
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Annual picnics, garage sales, art sales any other events await the visitor of Old West Lawrence.
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The main feature of the Buford M. Watson, Jr Park is the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center. In addition to this swimming center, the park also has playgrounds, barbecue grills and picnic areas, and an old fashioned steam locomotive on display.