Favorite Restaurants
Independence offers a variety of local dining choices.
Daylight Donuts
601 N Pennsylvania AveCajun pies are a local favorite!
More than just a coffee and sandwich shop. Ane Mae's serves quiche, fresh baked muffins, soups, salads and smoothies.
Ane Mae's Coffee and Sandwich Shop
325 N Pennsylvania AveMore than just a coffee and sandwich shop. Ane Mae's serves quiche, fresh baked muffins, soups, salads and smoothies.
Quick service and good food. One of our favorite dishes is the La Prima!
El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant
1721 N Pennsylvania AveQuick service and good food. One of our favorite dishes is the La Prima!
Great China Restaurant
2001 West Main StreetBest Chinese food in town!
Brothers Railroad Inn
113 S Pennsylvania AveFamous for their homemade Bleu Cheese Dressing and 1000 Island Dressing!
Must try the iced sugar cookies! These are a local favorite. Daily specials for lunch makes this an easy lunch option.
Casey's Creations
219 N Pennsylvania AveMust try the iced sugar cookies! These are a local favorite. Daily specials for lunch makes this an easy lunch option.
Favorite Places to Visit
Our favorite places to visit while in Independence.
No admission to the park or zoo.
Carousel rides for a nickel.
Miniature train rides.
Mini golf available.
Kiddie Land for the little ones to play.
Riverside Park and Ralph Mitchell Zoo
400 Mickey Mantle WayNo admission to the park or zoo.
Carousel rides for a nickel.
Miniature train rides.
Mini golf available.
Kiddie Land for the little ones to play.
Family friendly pool includes two slides, lazy river and a pool for babies and toddlers.
Riverside Beach Aquatic Center
1300 N 5th StFamily friendly pool includes two slides, lazy river and a pool for babies and toddlers.
The library offers more than just books! Programs available for small children, tweens, teens and adults.
Independence Public Library
220 E Maple StThe library offers more than just books! Programs available for small children, tweens, teens and adults.
Little House on the Prairie Museum
2507 County Rd 3000Visit Laura Ingalls Wilder's historic home site