GROUP TOUR PLANNER Destination Overview
Geographic Description
Located several minutes from downtown Kansas City, Independence has something for everyone. Only one of a limited number of cities with a presidential museum and library, Independence is a haven for history buffs. Harry Truman’s hometown offers a glimpse into the popular president’s life. As the beginning of the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails, attractions in Independence allow you to experience life as the pioneers on the trails did. With more than 20 heritage and religious sites, historic homes and mansions, modern day shopping, dining, activities and entertainment, there’s so much to see and do in Independence.
Independence is located in west-central Missouri in the center of the United States. It’s just minutes from downtown Kansas City and easily accessible off Interstate 70. With a population of 117,500 people, Independence offers a blend of hometown heritage with modern-day amenities.
ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE:
• Harry S Truman Library and Museum • National Frontier Trails Museum • 131,972 square foot Silverstein Eye Centers Arena - Home of the ECHL Missouri Mavericks hockey, the MASL Missouri Comets indoor soccer and the CIF Kansas City Phantoms arena football teams • Numerous shopping centers and more than 200 restaurants
QUICK FACTS:
• Minutes from riverboat casinos • 15 minutes from Kansas City Royals Baseball & Kansas City Chiefs Football Stadiums • 12 miles east of area attractions including the Steamboat Arabia Museum and the National WWI Museum. • Step-on bus guided driving tours of Historic Independence available to groups with overnight stays in Independence
Services for Group Tour Planners • • • •
Free customized itinerary planning More than 1,600 hotel rooms Complimentary welcome bags for groups with overnight stays in Independence Step-on guides and motor coach referrals Frank Buhro, Tourism Sales & Services Representative • P: 816-325-7112 | fbuhro@indepmo.org www.visitindependence.com • 112 W. Lexington • Independence, MO 64050 • USA