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210 W. Truman Rd., Independence, MO 64050
MEET ME IN INDEPENDENCE
Plan your next meeting in a place where legends called home and legacies live on. Independence, Missouri, located 20 minutes east of Kansas City, is in the heart of our nation’s history. Visitors will discover storied landmarks, iconic barbecue, outdoor adventure, and one-of-a-kind entertainment, with plenty of space for meetings of all sizes.
LOCATION
Independence, located in Jackson County, Missouri, is approximately 11 miles east of Kansas City, MO; 150 miles northwest of Jefferson City, MO; 72 miles east of Topeka, KS; and 195 miles south of Des Moines, IA.
BASIC STATS
POPULATION 121,000 TIME ZONE Central
AVERAGE YEARLY RAINFALL 39”
AVERAGE NUMBER OF DAYS WITH SUNSHINE 216 AIRPORT Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
TRIVIA
NICKNAME
Queen City of the Trails
SISTER CITY
Higashimuryama, Japan
LARGEST FESTIVAL
SantaCaliGon Days
MOST OFFBEAT ATTRACTION
Leila’s Hair Museum
CLAIMS TO FAME
Former US President Harry S. Truman
Former First Lady Bess
Truman
Actress Ginger Rogers
Professional baseball
player Albert Pujols
Artist and politician George Caleb Bingham
HISTORY & CULTURE
In Independence, visitors can immerse themselves in rich history and heartland heritage. The story of America has deep roots here. Embark on a covered wagon tour with Pioneer Trails Adventures to retrace the steps of the brave pioneers who started their westward journey in Independence. Learn the story of America’s 33rd president, whose legacy lives on like never before at the updated Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Explore the outdoors and discover something new along our variety of walking trails, including the African-American Historic Sites of Independence, Missouri Mormon Walking Trail, Civil War Sites of Independence, and the spooky Paranormal Path.
After you work up an appetite, chow down on Kansas City-style barbecue at a variety of local restaurants and indulge in a glass of homemade root beer at Mugs-Up Drive In. Then, explore the Historic Independence Square, where one-of-a-kind shopping, flavorful dining and a local winery and brewery surround the Historic Truman Courthouse for an all-in-one adventure.
FEATURED ATTRACTIONS
From pioneers to presidents, Independence is home to more than a dozen unique attractions. Our historic city is the hometown of President Harry S. Truman as well as the jumping off point for the western movement. Enjoy visiting the Truman Library and Home, the 1859 Jail, the National Frontier Trails Museum, historic homes, and world-renowned religious sites. Come experience local shopping and dining on the Square and an MISL soccer game, an ECHL hockey game, or a CIF arena football game at the Cable Dahmer Arena.
* 1859 Jail, Marshal’s Home & Museum
* Bingham-Waggoner Estate
* Cable Dahmer Arena
* Chicago & Alton Depot
* Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum
* Harry S. Truman National Historic Site (Truman Home)
* Historic Independence Square
* Independence Center
* National Frontier Trails Museum
* Vaile Mansion
