Best points of interest near Independence
89 points of interest · 89 ranked · updated 2026-07-19 · off-season
Explore the best points of interest near Independence, Missouri — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 89 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Harry S Truman National Historic Site Visitor Center
1.2 mi away
The Harry S Truman National Historic Site Visitor Center is located near Independence, Missouri, at an elevation of 1,030 feet. Operated by the National Park Service, the center…
Why 90: protected / landmark status
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#2
Harry S. Truman Historic District
1.6 mi away
The Harry S. Truman Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District encompassing sites closely associated with US President Harry S. Truman in Independence, Missouri…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#3
The Peace Pavilion
1.6 mi away
The Peace Pavilion is a museum located near Independence, Missouri. Visitors can explore exhibits at this cultural institution in the Kansas City metropolitan area. For detailed…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#4
Harry S Truman Presidential Library & Museum
1.8 mi away
The Harry S Truman Presidential Library & Museum is located near Independence, Missouri. The facility preserves and exhibits materials related to the 33rd U.S. President and his…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#5
Pottery Art
2.9 mi away
Pottery Art is an art gallery located near Independence, Missouri. The gallery specializes in pottery and ceramic works, offering visitors an opportunity to view and appreciate…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#6
Winner Road Gallery
2.9 mi away
Winner Road Gallery is an art gallery located near Independence, Missouri. Visitors to this venue will find artwork displays in a region of the central United States. The gallery…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#7
Sugar Creek Historical Society
3.2 mi away
Sugar Creek Historical Society is a museum located in Missouri near Independence. The facility preserves and presents local history for visitors interested in the region's…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#8
Fury Of The Nile
7.5 mi away
Fury of the Nile is an attraction located near Gladstone, Missouri. It operates as part of Worlds of Fun, an amusement park featuring various rides and experiences for visitors.
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#9
Worlds of Fun
7.6 mi away
Worlds of Fun is a theme park located near Gladstone in Missouri, operated by Enchanted Parks. The park offers typical theme park attractions and amenities for outdoor recreation…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#10
Spinning Dragons
7.8 mi away
Spinning Dragons is a spinning roller coaster located at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Manufactured by Gerstlauer, it was the second ride of its kind in…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#11
The Museum of Kansas City
8.2 mi away
The Museum of Kansas City is located in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. In 1910, the site was built by lumber baron and civic leader Robert A. Long as his private family…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#12
Dingos
8.9 mi away
Dingos is an attraction located near Raytown in Missouri. Situated in the Kansas City metropolitan area, this venue offers recreational opportunities for visitors exploring the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#13
Wallabies
8.9 mi away
The red-necked wallaby or Bennett's wallaby is a medium-sized macropod marsupial (wallaby), common in the more temperate and fertile parts of eastern Australia, including…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
Points of Interest near Independence
The Independence area has 89 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best points of interest near Independence
How are these points of interest ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.