From pioneers to presidents, Independence played a key role in shaping our nation's future. Minutes east of Kansas City, it offers several heritage attractions within a short distance of the downtown historic square. Home to President Harry Truman and the beginning of the Santa Fe, Oregon and California trails, it features 16 heritage attractions including the Harry S.
You are invited to discover some of the 34,500 pieces in the collection of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. From ceramic objects found in ancient Chinese tombs to whimsical sculptures of badminton birdies, the Nelson-Atkins collection spans over 5,000 years of humanity. The Nelson-Atkins aspires to create a glorious env...
Union Station Kansas City -- a 501(c)3 non-profit organization -- is a 104-year-old historical landmark and celebrated civic asset renovated and reopened to the public in 1999. Now 20 years later, Science City has earned the distinction of Kansas City’s “Favorite Attraction” and “Favorite Family-Friendly Attraction”, while ...
The Arabia Steamboat Museum houses a fascinating time capsule of frontier life in the 1800s. The Arabia was headed up the Missouri River in the fall of 1856 when it struck a tree snag and sank just north of Kansas City. The boat's cargo hold was loaded with 200 tons of supplies intended for general stores and pioneer settle...
The Woodneath Library Center, open in 2013, serves residents in the Kansas City area and welcomes out of town visitors seeking complimentary Wi-Fi. The Library, part of Mid-Continent Public Library, hosts free programs for residents and visitors on a wide variety of topics including presentations by nationally recognized au...
The mission was operated by the Presbyterian Mission from 1834 until 1838. The government bought the mission later selling the property to the Wea Baptiste Mission, which had been established by David Lykins and his wife, Abigail, and a teacher, Sarah Osgood. The Wea Baptiste Mission existed until 1857. At that time, the pr...
Dedicated in 1986 to all Vietnam veterans. Includes a memorial wall of 336 KC-area Vietnam veterans killed or missing in action.
Constructed to honor any man or woman living, or has lived in Miami County, who dedicated their life to our country. Featuring a wall for all veterans and bricks that can be dedicated to veterans of Miami County past or present.
Constructed in 1881, this 31-room mansion is recognized as one of the finest examples of Second Empire Victorian architecture in the U.S.
The city's oldest cemetery and last resting place for many Civil War soldiers and city founders, whose names reflect many of the city's streets and parks.