Serving classic soda phosphates, sundaes, shakes, and more, Clinton’s Soda Fountain is sharing Independence history with locals and visitors alike.  With a building created in the 1800s, and in business since 1988, Clinton’s Soda Fountain…

As the only presidential library located in Missouri, the Harry Truman Presidential Library is a must-visit. Honoring the legacy of the great president, this museum details his entire political career with special attention to his…

Located in Independence, Missouri, the National Frontier Trails museum is the perfect place to learn about the history of life on trails and trail pioneers themselves. The museum offers exhibitions detailing the exploration and settlement…

Proudly serving “the best pie in town,” Square Pizza is a family-friendly restaurant featuring your favorite toppings and new innovations.  Located on the Square in Independence, Square Pizza serves salads, calzones, wings, cheese bread, and,…

Located in historic Independence, Missouri, the Woodstock Inn is a charming bed and breakfast.  A family home when it was originally built in 1894, the house was converted into an inn in the late 1970s,…

A Victorian mansion built in 1881, converted into a Sanitarium, and now serving as a museum, the Vaile Mansion holds a lot of history within its walls.  The historic house museum is currently operated by…