Unique & Hidden Gem Activities For Families

Explore the best unique & hidden gem activities for families options for kids and families in Independence

1859 Jail Museum

1859 Jail Museum

Walk-thru cellblock & Federal-style home. Limestone cellblock where the outlaw Frank James did time, next to the town marshal's former home.

217 N Main St, Independence, MO 64050, United States

National Frontier Trails Museum

National Frontier Trails Museum

History of the settlement of the West. Museum & interpretive center exploring the history of the settlement of the American West.

416 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050, United States

The Peace Pavilion

The Peace Pavilion

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607 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050

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

Santa Fe Park Picnic Pavilion

Santa Fe Park Picnic Pavilion

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2900 S Santa Fe Rd, Independence, MO 64052

Prehistoric Putt Independence

Prehistoric Putt Independence

Visit this great place for kids and families!

13907 U.S. Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055

Kanga's Indoor Playcenter Independence

Kanga's Indoor Playcenter Independence

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19700 E Jackson Dr Suite G, Independence, MO 64057, United States

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

Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area

Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area

Wildlife & nature preserve. Natural preserve of forest, native grass, prairie & ponds, attracting birders, hikers & hunters.

Blue Springs, MO 64015, United States

Bruce R Watkins Cultural Center

Bruce R Watkins Cultural Center

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3700 Blue Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64130

GAGE Center - Kids Activity Campus

GAGE Center - Kids Activity Campus

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1101 NW Jefferson St, Blue Springs, MO 64015

The Rabbit hOle

The Rabbit hOle

Visit this great place for kids and families!

919 E 14th Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope

Art & activity studio for children. Colorful, upbeat center offering creative arts & crafts sessions for kids, free of charge.

2500 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

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

Lakeside Nature Center

Lakeside Nature Center

Wildlife exhibits, animal rehab & trails. Animal rescue facility in Swope Park with live wildlife exhibits & 3 interpretive walking trails.

4701 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132

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

The Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden

The Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden

Tranquil place with greenery & a pool. Spacious burial site of the namesake philanthropists landscaped with fountains, sculptures & paths.

4800 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO 64110

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