Independence Department of Tourism

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This is Heartland Hospitality. Retrace the steps of history by reveling in the relics that remain very much alive. Forge forward in your own memory making by bouncing from lively shop to restaurant and back again. Independence is located in west-central Missouri just minutes from downtown Kansas City, it is easily accessed from I-70 and I-435. Many people who visit Independence do so to see the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. The facility is undergoing a major renovation to better tell the Truman story and bring the museum experience into the 21st century. With a population of 121,000, Independence offers a blend of hometown heritage with modern-day amenities.