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Independence, MO
Amtrak Station • 600 S Grand Ave • 64050-3564
Short-term parking • Long-term parking • Taxi • More info at amtrak.com
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Station
10 points of interest
4 hotels
3 car rental
Points of interest
World Headquarters, Community of Christ
1001 W Walnut • Independence, MO 64050-3562
(0.5 mi N)
(816) 833-1000 - Website
Tours daily. Formerly RLDS.
Chicago and Alton Depot
318 W Pacific Ave • Independence, MO 64050-4372
(0.6 mi E)
(816) 325-7955 - Website
Historic train station building restored 2002.
Bingham-Waggoner Estate
313 W Pacific Ave • Independence, MO 64050-4303
(0.7 mi E)
(816) 461-3491 - Website
Open for tours Apr.-Oct., plus Thanksgiving-Christmas. Special events year-round.
National Frontier Trails Center
318 W Pacific Ave • Independence, MO 64050-4372
(0.7 mi E)
(816) 325-7575 - Website
Only U.S. museum devoted to the history of the overland trails. Grounds include restored Chicago and Alton depot.
Vaile Mansion
1500 N Liberty • Independence, MO
(1.2 mi N)
(816) 325-7111 - Website
30 room ornate Victorian mansion. Open Apr-Oct 10am-4pm Mon-Sat, 1pm-4pm Sun. Open for special holiday events Nov-Dec.
Puppetry Arts Institute
11025 E Winner Rd • Independence, MO 64052-3839
(1.4 mi W)
(816) 833-9777 - Website
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
500 W Independence Ave • Independence, MO 64050-2481
(1.7 mi N)
(816) 268-8200, 1-800-833-1225 - Website
William Chrisman High School
1223 N Noland Rd • Independence, MO 64050-1947
(2.1 mi N)
(816) 521-5355 - Website
Arrowhead Stadium
1 Arrowhead Dr • Kansas City, MO 64129-1651
(6.3 mi SW)
- Website
Home field of NFL Chiefs, MLS Wizards.
Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun
4545 Worlds of Fun Drive • Kansas City, MO 64161-9302
(10.7 mi NW)
1-800-877-4FUN - Website
Hotels
(bed and breakfast) Woodstock Inn
1212 W Short Ave • Independence, MO 64050-3532
0.3 mi NW
(816) 833-2233 - Website
Higher Ground Hotel
Will pick up Amtrak passengers at station
200 N Delaware St • Independence, MO 64050-2633
0.7 mi NE
(816) 836-0292 - Website
Howard Johnson
4200 S Noland Rd • Independence, MO 64055-4739
3.6 mi S
(816) 373-8856 - Website
Red Roof Inns
13712 E 42nd Terrace S • Independence, MO 64055-4748
3.7 mi S
(816) 373-2800 - Website
Rent cars
Budget
1695 S Noland Rd • Independence, MO 64055-1309
(1.7 mi SE)
(816) 243-5757 - Website
Enterprise
900 E 23rd St • Independence, MO 64055-1612
(1.8 mi E)
(816) 461-1461 - Website
Enterprise
3850 S Noland Rd • Independence, MO 64055-3345
(3.2 mi SE)
(816) 836-2000 - Website
Upcoming events
Best Little Arts and Crafts Show in Independence
Nov 22 • Sermon Center, 201 N Dodgion St
120 booths, all original work. 10am-7pm Fri, 10am-6pm Sat.
Independence High School Graduation
May 17-18 • Community of Christ Auditorium
Chrisman, Truman, and Van Horn high schools
SantaCaliGon Days
Aug 29, 2025 - Sep 1, 2025 • Historic Independence Square
Arts & crafts, carnival and food - celebrates the starting point of Santa Fe, California and Oregon Trails.
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