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Independence weather essentials

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Jul
86°F 30°C
69°F 20°C
3 in 7 cm
Aug
85°F 29°C
67°F 19°C
2 in 6 cm
Sep
78°F 25°C
57°F 13°C
3 in 8 cm
Oct
65°F 18°C
46°F 7°C
2 in 6 cm
Nov
52°F 11°C
35°F 1°C
2 in 4 cm
Dec
40°F 4°C
24°F -4°C
1 in 3 cm
Saturday
Jul 11
Hi:
90°F 32°C
Lo:
72°F 22°C
Sunday
Jul 12
Hi:
90°F 32°C
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70°F 21°C
Monday
Jul 13
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92°F 33°C
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74°F 23°C
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 10 attractions in Independence

Exhibits and archives relating to Truman's life and administration.

Attraction type: History museum; Library; Specialty museum
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Truman Home
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 10 attractions in Independence

Home of Harry S. Truman and his wife, which she bequeathed to the National Park Service in 1982.

Attraction type: Historic home
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Leila's Hair Museum
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 10 attractions in Independence

What's so unusual about this museum that displays antique jewelry and pictures? All items are made of human hair and are authentic antiques at least one hundred years old.

Attraction type: Specialty museum
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National Frontier Trails Museum
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 10 attractions in Independence

This center, established in 1990, uses voice recordings of the early pioneers' diaries and letters to depict their lives and hardships as they traveled west.

Attraction type: History museum
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National Frontier Trail Center
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 10 attractions in Independence

Museum specializing in information about the historic trails that pioneers took westward.

Attraction type: History museum
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Fleming Park
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 10 attractions in Independence
Attraction type: Park
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Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 10 attractions in Independence

Site where Jackson County Historical Society researches, preserves and exhibits law enforcement papers and objects from 1859 to 1882.

Attraction type: Old jail; Specialty museum; Historic site
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Children's Peace Pavilion

A hands-on children's museum and non-sectarian program of Community of Christ church.

Attraction type: Children's museum
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Merill J. Mattes Research Library & Archives

This library, located near the National Frontier Trails Center, houses original diaries, letters and maps of the early pioneers.

Attraction type: Library
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Independence Square
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Historic site; Town center/square/plaza
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