historic Independence Square

Start yoru Independence Tour at the historic Independence Square, where Harry Truman started his political carer and thousands began their trek west on the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trials. Visitors and locals alike enjoy coming “uptown” for unique shopping, antique hunting and specialty dining. Take a horse-drawn wagon narrated history tour during the spring, summer and fall or hitch a ride in a sleigh during the holidays.

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More Things to Do

Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Bingham-Waggoner Estate

You can almost hear the blazing guns of the Civil War and the rhymic clatter…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Chicago and Alton Depot

Built in 1879, the depot began to fall into disrepair after the last train ran…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

1827 Log Courthouse

You'll be fascinated by the history that fills this rudimentary structure, which for four eyars…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

1859 Jail , Marshal’s Home and Museum

The dungeon-like cells of the 1859 Jail housed thousands of prisoners including Frank James and…

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