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Most kids are tourists at heart, always exploring and discovering. Whether you're on a family trip or just finally planning to visit the historic, scenic, sublime, and ridiculous spots near you, we've got them all covered museums, parks, great views, tours by land, air, or sea, and more!The Children's Peace PavilionParent rating:  Location: 1001 West Walnut, Independence, MO The non-sectarian museum located within the Community of Christ Auditorium lets children explore the ideas of peace and harmony through a variety of interactive exhibits, including a puppet the...
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Puppetry Arts InstituteParent rating: Location: 11025 East Winner Road, Independence, MO The goal of the Puppetry Arts Institute is to to preserve and promote puppetry through education and entertainment for all ages. Featured is a museum, gift shop, workshops for children and adul...
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Mormon Visitors CenterParent rating:  Location: 937 West Walnut, Independence, MO The visitors center helps explain the key roles Mormons played in establishing Independence and displays rare artifacts and artwork that documents the history and belief of Mormons. |
Independence SquareParent rating: Location: White Oak and Nolan Road, Independence, MO The square is home to over 30 retail stores and restaurants and hosts several special events throughout the year including the SantaCaliGon Days each Labor Day weekend. |
Gates Bar-B-QParent rating: Location: 10440 East 40 Highway, Independence, MO When the trademark holler of "Hi. May I help you?" rings out, there is no mistaking you've arrived at one of the pillars of KC barbecue tradition. Gates Bar-B-Q has been dishing out grea...
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Harry S. Truman Library and MuseumParent rating: Location: 500 West US Highway 24, Independence, MO If your family can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen and into the fun and informative library of the 33rd president, Harry S. Truman. The 2004 opening of the permanent exhibit, Harry S. Truman:...
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National Frontier Trails MuseumParent rating: Location: 318 West Pacific, Independence, MO The National Frontier Trails Museum is a museum, interpretive center, and research library dedicated to telling the rich history of America's principle western trails. The museum requires quite...
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Harry S. Truman Visitor CenterParent rating: Location: 223 North Main Street, Independence, MO The National Park Service operates a visitors center just off the Independence Square for the Harry S Truman National Historic Site. The free visitor's center includes a gift shop, a short film...
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Harry S. Truman National Historic SiteParent rating: Location: 223 N Independence, Independence, MO Visitors can learn more about the man from Independence during a tour of the Truman Home and the Truman Farm Home in nearby Grandview. One ticket allows entrance into both homes via guided tour. Ticke...
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Leila's Hair MuseumParent rating: Location: 1333 S Noland Road, Independence, MO The one-of-a-kind museum in Independence showcases more than 2,000 pieces of jewelry containing or made up of - get this - human hair. The practice of saving and making wearable art from human hair wa...
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Bingham-Waggoner EstateParent rating: Location: 313 W Pacific Avenue, Independence, MO The Bingham-Waggoner Estate is an historically significant mansion dating back to the 1820s, located in Independence, Missouri. The restored 19-acre estate features a gift shop, a museum, and a...
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Flying with Baby: Tips from WeJustGotBack.comParent rating: Location: Nationwide The travel experts at WeJustGotBack.com offer tons of great tips for traveling families, including these from their |
WeJustGotBack.comParent rating: Location: Nationwide Family Travel site WeJustGotBack.com's blog is a goldmine for vacation deals, special promotions, and travel news. In three yea... |
Go USA CardParent rating:  Location: Nationwide The Go Card is a multi-attraction pass with unlimited admission to top attractions and tours for one low price. Individual city Go Cards can be purchased for cities like Boston, Miami, O...
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