Visit Independence, MO

01/20/2025

🏈Hey Buffalo Bills fans! If you need a great place to stay for the Championship game, stay in Independence! We have great hotels, exceptional restaurants, and historic sites that your whole family will enjoy. Plus, we are just minutes from Arrowhead Stadium.

Staying in Independence is a guaranteed win for you! What happens on the field, might be another story. 😁

For Visitors Welcome to Independence, Missouri, the Queen City of the Trails in the heart of our nation. We are the perfect destination for your next daytrip, girls' weekend, or family vacation. From engaging historic wagon-covered rides, to exploring the national museum and library of President Har...

01/13/2025

🏈Houston Texans fans, if you need a place to stay that is close to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, then stay in Independence! We have plenty of hotels, great restaurants, national museums and exhibits that you can tour before or after the divisional game!

Plus, if you are a Hallmark Channel fan you can check out the locations where the "A Chiefs Love Story" Christmas movie was filmed on our The Independence Square. We might be rivals on the field but everyone can team up and enjoy a great Hallmark experience! 😀

Come and experience Independence.

For Visitors Welcome to Independence, Missouri, the Queen City of the Trails in the heart of our nation. We are the perfect destination for your next daytrip, girls' weekend, or family vacation. From engaging historic wagon-covered rides, to exploring the national museum and library of President Har...

12/31/2024

Independence is home to three of the restaurants mentioned in this article!

When visiting Independence, you can also head to Clinton's Soda Fountain on the Independence Square to see where Harry S. Truman worked as a teen!

Some restaurants across the Kansas City metro are still running strong after more than 100 years in business, serving up delicious meals and defining the culinary landscape for generations.

12/30/2024

If you want great food - that's made by great people - you should consider a weekend in Independence!

Our next 24 in '24 goes out to the 3,500 businesses that have chosen to stay and operate in Independence. 🛒🛍️

We can't wait to see your continued success in 2025 🎉

12/23/2024

Only one full weekend left for you to visit the Vaile Mansion and see the beautiful holiday decorations. This is a trip worth making. The mansion has tours 12/26-12/29. Hours are from 10am-3:30pm and on Sunday it is from 1pm-3:30pm.

12/22/2024

Only a few days left to see the Holiday decorations at the Bingham-Waggoner Estate. Each room is beautifully designed with a special holiday look. This is an experience you don't want to miss. Final tour is December 30. The estate is closed Monday -Wednesday.

12/19/2024

The article might mention KC as the location for Hallmark Channel "A Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. HOWEVER, a good majority of the scenes happened in The Independence Square

Visit Independence and see the real places where the movie was filmed 🎥

Ever wanted to step into a Hallmark holiday film? From attractions in Tennessee to far-flung destinations in Canada, these real-life movie towns will bring Christmas cheer to your travels.

12/16/2024

Such a cute holiday event!

Merryton // Photo by Sarah Sipple There’s a new holiday pop-up this year, and it blends pop culture and history for a family-friendly experience. Merryton is a Bridgerton-inspired holiday theme at The Mandarin, an event space on the grounds of Vivilore in Independence. Merryton is open for reserva...

12/06/2024

❄️✨Happy Holiday Season Independence! ✨❄️

If you’re looking for things to do this month, there’s tons to do with your family in Independence, including Living Windows tonight on The Independence Square, Vaile Victorian Society of the Vaile Mansion’s Holiday Tours running all month long, and Cookies and Cocoa with Mrs. Claus at the Bingham-Waggoner Historical Society on December 14!

Come find the City of Independence, MO, Government’s Living Windows display tonight at City Hall from 6-8 p.m.

Find a list of events here: independencemo.gov/holidayevents2024

11/30/2024

Happy Small Business Saturday! 🛍

We have so many amazing local entrepreneurs that bring value to the City of Independence. Whether you are shopping for gifts for yourself, family or friends, make sure to support small businesses this weekend and throughout the holiday season!

Shop small, shop local, shop Independence!! 🎁🎄🥂

11/27/2024

A little more than one week to go before "Champagne and Chandeliers" at Vaile Mansion 🥂

Enjoy a night of champagne, appetizers, and fun with friends against a Victorian Winter Wonderland backdrop!

❄ Champagne and Chandeliers
📅 December 7, 2024
🎫 https://bit.ly/47By39m

11/22/2024

“I literally got to watch the whole thing be made. And then now it’s just like amazing to see what they have put together for the trailer." STORY >> https://tinyurl.com/yns28z6t

11/21/2024

Have you visited Dixon's Famous Chili?

Dixon's first opened in 1919 and was a favorite of Harry S. Truman’s before, during and after his presidency. Now this hidden gem is finally getting some much-deserved spotlight!

We can't wait to watch! 🎬🎉

🌟 Big News for Dixon's Chili! 🌟

We’re hitting the big stage! 📺 Tune in to CBS New York’s Morning Show Friday to see Dixon’s Chili in the spotlight! 🥣✨

Get ready to hear the story behind the chili you love and what makes it a classic. Don't miss it—set your alarms! ⏰