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Independence is Missouri’s fifth-largest city, commonly known as the “Queen City of the Trails” for its sites connected to departure points for the famed Oregon, Santa Fe, and California Trails in the 19th century. Today, visitors can explore historic sites such as the National Frontier Trails Museum, the renowned Bingham Waggoner Estate, and the Missouri Mormon Walking Trail and Visitor Center, which preserves areas connected to Mormon pioneer settlements and westward travel, including the 1831 Temple Lot. As the hometown of United States President Harry Truman, the city is also home to the Truman Presidential Library and Museum and the Truman National Historic Site, which preserves the president’s former home. Family-friendly attractions include the Adventure Oasis Water Park, while outdoor sites include the 86-acre George Owens Nature Park.

112 W Lexington, Independence, MO 64050, Phone: 816-325-7890

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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