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United States

Independence / Born free, stay free.

MeowScore 😿45/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😼
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😿
🔈 Noisiness 😾
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😼

Best month

July

Celebrate Independence Day with firework shows and festivals! 🎆

🎉
january

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events and parades

⛸️
february

Experience the Winter Freeze Festival and ice skating at the Independence Event Center

🌸
march

Enjoy the blooming cherry blossoms at the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

🏰
april

Explore the historic sites during the Civil War Symposium

🤠
may

Attend Santa-Cali-Gon Days festival celebrating the Western Trails

🌊
june

Cool off with water activities at Adventure Oasis Water Park

🎇
july

Celebrate Independence Day with live music, fireworks and BBQs

🎶
august

Enjoy outdoor concerts at the Independence Square

🍇
september

Visit local wineries during the Grape, Jazz & Blues Festival

👻
october

Tour historic haunted sites during the Halloween season

🌹
november

Pay respects at the Pioneer Cemetery for Veterans Day

🛍️
december

Shop at the Independence Square for unique Christmas gifts

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Independence has a decent economy and a good range of shopping options, but prices can be high in tourist areas.

Head to the outskirts for more affordable shopping and dining options.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Historic sites

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Historic sites

Most visit the Truman Library and Historic District.

Tipping

15-20%

Tipping is customary in Independence.

Tipping

15-20%

Tipping is customary in Independence.

Credit cards are widely accepted and it's common to split bills, but cash is also accepted. It's etiquette to tip on the pre-tax total.

internet situation

good Speed

Decent speeds, but room for improvement

great Availability

Most households have access to internet

great Cellular

Good coverage, but some dead zones

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent sidewalks, but limited parks

LGBTQ tolerated

Average

Cat-citizens unite in purr-fect harmony to celebrate their freedom and cat-itude.

Furry festivities and paw-some pyrotechnics light up the whisker-worthy night sky. Meowvelous!

Things to do

The mainstream

🎉
Harry's Hay Days
🏰
Bingham Waggoner Estate
🌊
Adventure Oasis Water Park
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National Frontier Trails Museum
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Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

The mainstream

🎉
Harry's Hay Days

This paw-some street festival takes place annually in honor of President Truman and jam-packs everything from live music, art booths, car shows, and food vendors. Any cat can have the time of their lives!

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🏰
Bingham Waggoner Estate

Built in 1852, this pawsitively stunning Italianate mansion is dazzling to look at and even better to explore. The pristine architecture, gardens, and grounds transport visitors back to a grander, more glamorous cat-spaw-phere!

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🌊
Adventure Oasis Water Park

A meow-nificent oasis full of fun aquatic activities for cats and their hoomans alike! Splash around, ride on water slides, float on the lazy river, and enjoy a purr-fect day in the sun!

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🚂
National Frontier Trails Museum

Step into the paw-steps of pioneers and experience the wagons, clothing, tools, and hear the stories that have propelled American history forward. It's a cat-tastic way to travel back in time!

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🏛️
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

Visit the paw-some center dedicated to the life and presidency of the cat who led America through some tumultuous times. Exhibits, photographs, and memorabilia offer a cat-tastic experience for history lovers.

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Off the beaten path

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Waterfall Park
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Clinton's Soda Fountain
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Bingham Waggoner Estate
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National Frontier Trails Museum
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Frisco Train Store

Off the beaten path

🌳
Waterfall Park

Escape the city and enjoy some peace and quiet at this beautiful park, complete with a stunning waterfall and plenty of wildlife to admire. A paw-some natural oasis! 🌿🌸

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🍔
Clinton's Soda Fountain

Nothing screams 'vintage' like an old-fashioned soda fountain! Sip on a milkshake or devour a hotdog at this charming hangout- a must for any cat with a sweet paw-tooth. 🍦🐾

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🐈
Bingham Waggoner Estate

Step back in time at this preserved mansion, complete with original antiques and treasures. A cat-tastic glimpse into the luxurious lifestyle of Missouri's early elite. 🏰🐾

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🐱
National Frontier Trails Museum

Discover the paw-some history of America's pioneers and their journey westward. Cat't imagine a better place to learn about the trails that helped shape our nation. 🐾🌵

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🐾
Frisco Train Store

All aboard for the coolest toy store around! This train-themed shop has everything from vintage toy trains to modern model sets, perfect for any cat who loves locomotives! 🚂

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent sidewalks, but limited parks

LGBTQ tolerated

Average

Mindful meoweler tips

The Truman home

Visit the home where President Truman grew up. See photos of the President with his cats, and view memorabilia of Truman's presidency. Don't forget to pet the friendly tabby cat that roams around the property!

The vaunted vaudeville theatre!

Independence is home to the Vaudeville Theatre, where cats performed their acts to packed audiences back in the 1920s. Today, the theatre still puts on performances, and even offers catnip-infused popcorn for feline guests.

Purr-haps the Oldest House in Independence

Explore the Bingham-Waggoner Estate, which once housed a family and their seven cats. The house has been preserved in its original style, and visitors can stroll through the tranquil gardens. Keep an eye out for the friendly ginger cat that sometimes hunts mice on the property.

Useful external sites

www.visitindependence.com

Visit Independence↗

Official tourism website for Independence, Missouri

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