Rory Rowland and others founded Independence in 1827 as the westernmost fur trading post along the Missouri River. As the country expanded to the west, many people started their journey in Independence, and the city grew to meet their need for supplies. See homes built by these early businesspeople by exploring the Vale Mansion and the Gingham-Waggoner Estate. The National Frontier Museum is a fantastic place to get answers to questions about this area's early history. Get a firsthand view of what some of those settlers, including Joseph Smith and his followers, might have experienced by taking a mule-pulled wagon tour.
There are many fabulous places to dine in Independence. If you like breakfast for supper, then head to Black Bear Diner. The weekend champagne brunch at V's Italiano Ristorante is always a fabulous choice.
SantaCaliGon Days Festival- This Labor Day weekend festival honors Independence as the starting point of the Santa Fe Trail through live music, shopping, food and drink, and entertainment at various venues across the city.
Strawberry Festival – Independence's Vaile Mansion hosts this one-day festival featuring games, antiques, crafts, and ice cream every April.
Independence Sicilian Festival – Head to the streets of downtown Independence for this March festival celebrating the city's Sicilian roots through shopping, games, and a pageant.
You can also find RV storage in the greater Kansas City area. In Independence, Stadium Park and Campground is only a mile from Interstate 70, and they offer uncovered spaces within minutes of downtown Kansas City. Another option is SubTropolis Storage, where you can store your RV in an underground parking garage. A third option is KCI Storage in Platte City, where each bay comes with an RV dump station.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Independence, MO, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Independence?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Independence from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Independence?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.