Best Family-Friendly Attractions

Explore the best best family-friendly attractions options for kids and families in Independence

Harry S Truman National Historic Site Visitor Center

Harry S Truman National Historic Site Visitor Center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

223 N Main St, Independence, MO 64050

The Peace Pavilion

The Peace Pavilion

Visit this great place for kids and families!

607 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Harry S Truman National Historic Site

Harry S Truman National Historic Site

House museum of former U.S. president. Former home of U.S. president Harry Truman, with personal artifacts, furniture & photographs.

223 N Main St, Independence, MO 64050

McCoy Park

McCoy Park

Green space for recreation & picnics. Open area with a ball field, tennis courts & a playground, plus a picnic shelter & splash park.

24 Highway &, N Delaware St, Independence, MO 64050, United States

Vaile Mansion

Vaile Mansion

Museum in a 31-room Victorian home. Museum in an ornate 31-room Victorian home, built in 1881, with historic furnishings.

1500 N Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050, United States

George Owens Nature Park

George Owens Nature Park

Nature park with forests, lakes & more. Charming year-round park featuring over 80-acres of wooded trails, lakes, rain gardens & wildlife.

1601 Speck Rd, Independence, MO 64057

Cool Crest Family Fun Center

Cool Crest Family Fun Center

Entertainment options for all ages. Mini-golf, video arcade, go-karts, batting cages, a kids' play area & pizzeria under one roof.

10735 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055

Waterfall Park

Waterfall Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

4501 S Bass Pro Dr, Independence, MO 64055

Worlds of Fun

Worlds of Fun

Theme park with rides & entertainment. Theme park boasting roller coasters, thrill rides, live entertainment & a Snoopy-themed kids' area.

4545 Worlds of Fun Ave, Kansas City, MO 64161

Burrus Old Mill Park

Burrus Old Mill Park

Skate park & sport courts plus a trail. 14-acre hangout with a skate park, walking trail, playground & sports facilities.

112 NW Woods Chapel Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

Wildlife habitats & interactive exhibits. Zoo in Swope Park with zookeepers offering animal interaction & informative chats.

6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132, United States

Howard Park

Howard Park

Park with a playground & skating areas. This 20-acre park features rollerblading & skateboarding areas, a paved trail & a playground.

3498 NE Independence Ave, Lee's Summit, MO 64064

Swope Park

Swope Park

Vast park with recreational facilities. 1,805-acre park with community gardens, a golf course & 9 soccer fields, plus a theater & zoo.

3999 Swope Pkwy &, 3999 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City

Amusement center inspired by Lego toys. Family entertainment center featuring Lego toy displays, rides & a 4-D theater, plus a gift shop.

2475 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, United States

SEA LIFE Kansas City

SEA LIFE Kansas City

Oceanic exhibits & play areas. Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages.

2475 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

Arabia Steamboat Museum

Arabia Steamboat Museum

Time capsule of pre-Civil War life. Big collection of everyday objects pulled from a steamboat that sunk on the Missouri River in 1856.

400 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106

Penguin Park

Penguin Park

Grassy public park with play equipment. Whimsical public park featuring giant animal sculptures, a picnic shelter & barbecue grills.

4124 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119

Science City at Union Station

Science City at Union Station

Hands-on science exhibits for children. Family-friendly museum with interactive science displays, including a test kitchen & planetarium.

Union Station, 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108

National WWI Museum and Memorial

National WWI Museum and Memorial

Largest set of WWI artifacts in the U.S.. The nation's only public museum dedicated to WWI, with a large collection of photos, weapons & more.

2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108, United States

Money Museum

Money Museum

Tours & exhibits in a financial center. Historic coins & bills, a huge cash vault & more, on view in a federal bank building with tours.

1 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64198, United States

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