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.
The theme of Gateway Arch National Park is westward expansion. Start your visit by taking a tram ride to the top of the arch, where you can see for many miles on a clear day. It is a fabulous place to watch the traffic on the Mississippi River roll by. Once back on the ground, head to the Old Courthouse, where Dred Scott sued for his freedom. His brave actions hastened the start of the Civil War. On summer weekends, this park offers lots of family fun, including puppet shows and street musicians. You can also take riverboat rides and explore the park on a walking tour.
Hot Springs National Park is a terrific place for some relaxation along Bathhouse Row. Workers constructed this unique row of buildings between 1892 and 1923. Each has a unique architectural style. Once inside them, you can soak in a tub as the first visitors did, enjoy spa treatments, see art, and visit the park rangers.
Indiana Dunes National Park is a sandy wonderland. The Dunes Succession Trail is a fantastic place to get an overview of how wind has changed this landscape. This park has over 75 miles of biking trails, and, when combined with its next-door neighbor, Indiana Dunes State Park, there are over 18 miles of sandy beaches.
Hillsdale State Park between Spring Hill and Paola, Kansas offers 4,500 acres of water with 51 miles of shoreline. The lake is a great place to fish for walleye, catfish, largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill. During your visit, you may see whitetail deer, bobwhite quail, squirrels, rabbits, beavers, and muskrats. Seasonally, hunters can go hunting with the proper permits. There are also over 32 miles of horseback riding trails and an equestrian camping area.
Clinton State Park near Lawrence, Kansas has over 25 miles of hiking and biking trails and a mountain bike skills course. You'll also find an 18-hole disc golf course, sand volleyball courts, an archery range, and a three-acre trout pond.
Nine Eagles State Park near Davis City, Iowa offers excellent bass, channel catfish, and bluegill fishing in one of the clearest impoundments in the state. The native plant prairie is an ideal place for a hike. In the winter, you can snowmobile and cross-country ski along it. There are two group picnic facilities along with several individual picnic sites.
Harry S. Truman National Historic Site includes the home that President Truman returned to after serving as the 33rd president of the United States. Tour the home where he lived with his wife, Bess, and explore the family farm.
Brown v Board of Education National Historic Site centers around Monroe Elementary School, one of four historically segregated schools in Topeka. Learn about the events leading to the Supreme Court's decision to desegregate American public schools.
George Washington Carver National Monument was the first national monument created to honor an African American. See where the famous agricultural scientist raised his secret garden and learn more about his life as you explore this site near Diamond, Missouri.
There are outstanding Kansas City area campgrounds that you will love staying at. One option is the Worlds of Fun campground, which is a short walk from the amusement park. It offers a seasonal pool and hot tub.
Autumn Falls RV Park in Independence sits near Arrowhead Stadium. This RV campground is reserved for those over the age of 55. Both short-term and long-term spaces are available.
Basswood Resort in Platte City, Missouri has 155 RV campsites. Themed weeks with special activities happen throughout the year. They have a stocked fishing lake, a swimming pool, and a shuffleboard court.
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.
