Independence, Missouri Tourism Dept. For a little bit of history and a whole lot of fun, visit Independence Missouri, the fourth largest city in the State. Best known as the place where thousands of pioneers started their journey west and the home of President Harry S. Truman. It features more than twenty attractions including the Truman Presidential Library and Home, Victorian mansions, a frontier jail, the National Frontier Trails Museum, pioneer cabins, covered wagon rides, and world renowned religious sites. Your family will enjoy the Puppetry Arts Museum, Children's Peace Pavilion, special kid-friendly exhibits at several sites and Adventure Oasis, a family water park. All are close to the Historic Square which offers a variety of antique and speciality shops and one-of-a-kind restaurants. The eastern part of the city features a Bass Pro Shops complex with surrounding Waterfall Park, and the new 5800 seat Independence Event Center, home to the Missouri Mavericks hockey team, concerts, and other events, plus a community ice rink. Take time to enjoy great shopping, outdoor activities, numerous restaurants, and a variety of lodging locations. Minutes from Kansas City, extend your stay by visiting the Kansas City Zoo, World's of Fun, or take in a game at Kauffman Stadium, home to the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. Visit our website, www.visitindependence.com for sample itineraries, attraction hours and prices, videos and current discounts, or call 1-800-810-4700. Visit the website: www.visitindependence.com/gh   Official Rules