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May
73°F 22°C
54°F 12°C
4 in 10 cm
Jun
80°F 26°C
63°F 17°C
6 in 14 cm
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
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
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#1 of 15 attractions in Independence
5 of 5 stars 99 reviews
Exhibits and archives relating to Truman's life and administration.
Attraction type  History Museums; Libraries; Specialty Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
Truman Home
Truman Home
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#2 of 15 attractions in Independence
4.5 of 5 stars 43 reviews
Home of Harry S. Truman and his wife, which she bequeathed to the National Park Service in 1982.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Vaile Mansion
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#3 of 15 attractions in Independence
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
Independence Square
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#4 of 15 attractions in Independence
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
National Frontier Trails Museum
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#5 of 15 attractions in Independence
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: This center, established in 1990, uses voice recordings of the early pioneers' diaries and letters to depict their lives and... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
Chicago & Alton Railroad Depot
Chicago & Alton Railroad Depot
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#6 of 15 attractions in Independence
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
Fleming Park
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#7 of 15 attractions in Independence
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  7.1 miles from city center
Pioneer Tails Adventures
Pioneer Tails Adventures
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#8 of 15 attractions in Independence
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum
Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum
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#9 of 15 attractions in Independence
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Site where Jackson County Historical Society researches, preserves and exhibits law enforcement papers and objects from 1859... more » Owner description: Site where Jackson County Historical Society researches, preserves and exhibits law enforcement papers and objects from 1859 to 1882. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Specialty Museums
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
Independence Events Center
#10 of 15 attractions in Independence
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Convention Centers
Leila's Hair Museum
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#11 of 15 attractions in Independence
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: What's so unusual about this museum that displays antique jewelry and pictures? All items are made of human hair and are... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
Merrill J. Mattes Research Library & Archives
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Owner description: This library, located near the National Frontier Trails Center, houses original diaries, letters and maps of the early... more » Owner description: This library, located near the National Frontier Trails Center, houses original diaries, letters and maps of the early pioneers. « less
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Children's Peace Pavilion
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A hands-on children's museum and non-sectarian program of Community of Christ church.
Attraction type  Children's Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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National Frontier Trail Center
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Museum specializing in information about the historic trails that pioneers took westward.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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