Sightseeing
Recently renovated with new additions and exhibits. Excellent source to learn interactive detailed history of WWI into the Korean War as well as personal history of President Truman and local history.
60 locals recommend
Harry S Truman Library and Museum
500 W US Hwy 24Recently renovated with new additions and exhibits. Excellent source to learn interactive detailed history of WWI into the Korean War as well as personal history of President Truman and local history.
Everything from Native American history of the area to Santa Fe, California and Oregon Trails history. Museum has full reproduction displays of wagons, cargo, etc. Journal entries, maps and wagon loading station are interactive sources to understand the history of westward expansion.
10 locals recommend
National Frontier Trails Museum
416 W Pacific AveEverything from Native American history of the area to Santa Fe, California and Oregon Trails history. Museum has full reproduction displays of wagons, cargo, etc. Journal entries, maps and wagon loading station are interactive sources to understand the history of westward expansion.
A genuine step back in time. Great to visit anytime, but they do have fantastic events. Be sure to check out the bison & elk at nearby Lake Jacomo Fleming Park. The lake does also offer fishing.
11 locals recommend
Missouri Town 1855
8010 E Park RdA genuine step back in time. Great to visit anytime, but they do have fantastic events. Be sure to check out the bison & elk at nearby Lake Jacomo Fleming Park. The lake does also offer fishing.
Beautiful view of Missouri River!! This is the earliest American settlement (1808) in western Missouri. Site includes the fort (reconstructed though some parts of original structures still exist) & museum of both the history of the fort & Osage People as well as archeological history of the fort. Living historians typically on site, has events. Cemetery just E of the fort has the oldest grave in W. MO. containing 1812 War soldiers who died of scurvy.
7 locals recommend
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark
107 Osage StBeautiful view of Missouri River!! This is the earliest American settlement (1808) in western Missouri. Site includes the fort (reconstructed though some parts of original structures still exist) & museum of both the history of the fort & Osage People as well as archeological history of the fort. Living historians typically on site, has events. Cemetery just E of the fort has the oldest grave in W. MO. containing 1812 War soldiers who died of scurvy.
On the historic Independence Square. Great staff & coffee, both inside and outside seating. Coffees, teas, sodas and pastries.
6 locals recommend
Main Street Coffee House
107 S Main StOn the historic Independence Square. Great staff & coffee, both inside and outside seating. Coffees, teas, sodas and pastries.
The Courthouse Exchange Saloon of 1899 is now a local dining favorite, especially for lunch. Burgers, fries & beer top the menu. Restaurant is below ground and still retains original stone walls. The long saloon style bar definitely gives it a timeless feel. First booth to the right has a hole in the stone where you can sometimes find notes left for President Harry Truman. Not open on Sundays & Mondays.
11 locals recommend
The Court House Exchange
113 W Lexington AveThe Courthouse Exchange Saloon of 1899 is now a local dining favorite, especially for lunch. Burgers, fries & beer top the menu. Restaurant is below ground and still retains original stone walls. The long saloon style bar definitely gives it a timeless feel. First booth to the right has a hole in the stone where you can sometimes find notes left for President Harry Truman. Not open on Sundays & Mondays.
Museum offers contents of the Arabia Steamboat which sank in 1856. Though many boats sank, none have as of yet had all their contents so perfectly preserved as the Arabia. The artifacts are amazing, the story of finding and removing the boat is beyond incredible.
80 locals recommend
Arabia Steamboat Museum
400 Grand BlvdMuseum offers contents of the Arabia Steamboat which sank in 1856. Though many boats sank, none have as of yet had all their contents so perfectly preserved as the Arabia. The artifacts are amazing, the story of finding and removing the boat is beyond incredible.
Food scene
Excellent food! Inside is beautiful. (make sure to check out the store on the 2nd floor) Outside is an experience all of its own. The landscaping and décor is worthy of its own admission. Be sure to make reservations if planning to eat outside or in the evening.
14 locals recommend
Vivilore
10815 E Winner RdExcellent food! Inside is beautiful. (make sure to check out the store on the 2nd floor) Outside is an experience all of its own. The landscaping and décor is worthy of its own admission. Be sure to make reservations if planning to eat outside or in the evening.
This is the kind of place people refer to as "a best kept secret". Great food, primarily Italian and excellent prices. Does have outside seating. Make reservations for evening dining.
Tusconos
312 S Hudson StThis is the kind of place people refer to as "a best kept secret". Great food, primarily Italian and excellent prices. Does have outside seating. Make reservations for evening dining.
Great local brews on The Square. Brewery is located in the same building as a few art galleries and a pizza shop. Pizza can be eaten in the brewery.
7 locals recommend
3 Trails Brewing
111 N Main StGreat local brews on The Square. Brewery is located in the same building as a few art galleries and a pizza shop. Pizza can be eaten in the brewery.
Local winery on Lewis and Clark, Santa Fe, California and Oregon Trails. Excellent wines, beautiful vineyards, indoor and outdoor seating.
Mallinson Vineyard and Hall
3029 N River BlvdLocal winery on Lewis and Clark, Santa Fe, California and Oregon Trails. Excellent wines, beautiful vineyards, indoor and outdoor seating.