Places to go in Independence

Food & Drink

Salvatore's

Homey Italian trattoria with a menu heavy on pasta & veal, plus old-world wines.

12801 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055, USA

Outdoors

Santa Fe Park Picnic Pavilion

2900 S Santa Fe Rd, Independence, MO 64052, USA

Food & Drink

Scout Coffee

1400 W Main St, Blue Springs, MO 64015, USA

Food & Drink

Smokehouse Barbecue - Independence

One in a set of family-owned barbecue joints covering the basics with ribs, platters & side dishes.

19000 East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057, USA

Food & Drink

The Big Biscuit

Homey joint serves up its namesake dish alongside other comfort eats such as omelets & hash browns.

16506 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055, USA

Nightlife

The Court House Exchange

Chill, subterranean standby with burgers & other down-home eats, plus local beers & outdoor seating.

113 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050, USA

Nightlife

Tool Shed Lounge

14940 E US Hwy 40, Kansas City, MO 64136, USA

Nightlife

Twin Peaks

Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.

19821 E Jackson Dr, Independence, MO 64057, USA

Food & Drink

V's Italiano Ristorante

Traditional Italian cooking & unfussy ambiance from a family-owned operation in business since 1963.

10819 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055, USA

Arts & Culture

Vaile Mansion

Museum in an ornate 31-room Victorian home, built in 1881, with historic furnishings.

1500 N Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050, USA

Food & Drink

Vivilore

Sophisticated American restaurant with a courtyard, plus an adjacent antique store & art gallery.

10815 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64052, USA

Outdoors

William M Hill Park

2201 S Maywood Ave, Independence, MO 64052, USA

Outdoors

Winterset Park Nature Area

This 10-acre nature park features a trail, bridges & waterfalls, plus native wildflowers & wildlife.

700 SW Pryor Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64081, USA