| set on leafy grounds off i-70, this relaxed hotel is 4 miles from both burr oak woods nature center, and sports and concerts at silverstein eye centers arena. breakfast and parking are available. modest rooms feature wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers, as well as microwaves and minifridges. there's a seasonal outdoor pool. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add wet bars, and living areas with sofabeds; some have whirlpool tubs
Kansas City International Airport 39 min
Stonehaus Farms Winery (18 min) Independence Tourism Department (16 min)
Museum & interpretive center exploring the history of the settlement of the American West. Vaile Mansion (17 min)
Museum in an ornate 31-room Victorian home, built in 1881, with historic furnishings. William Landahl Park Reserve (12 min)
Sprawling green space with archery & shooting ranges, plus 21 miles of mountain-biking trails. Paradise Park (14 min)
Lots of diversions for kids & teens, from bumper cars & a rock wall to gem mining & a wooden maze. Leila's Hair Museum (12 min)
Quirky museum showcasing wreaths & jewelry created from human hair, including some from celebrities. Truman Home - Harry S Truman National Historic Site (16 min)
Former home of U.S. president Harry Truman, with personal artifacts, furniture & photographs. Van Hook Park (10 min) Missouri Town 1855 (19 min)
This living history museum depicts19th-century farm life with original structures, exhibits & tours. Jackson County Parks & Rec (11 min)
Fishing & boating on 2 lakes, campgrounds, native animal enclosure, soccer & model airplane fields. Harry S Truman Library and Museum (17 min)
Research library & museum detailing the life & work of the 33rd president & his administration. Blue Springs Lake (12 min)
Lake, park, and marina Burr Oak Woods Nature Center (10 min)
Natural preserve of forest, native grass, prairie & ponds, attracting birders, hikers & hunters. Lake Jacomo (13 min)
970-acre freshwater reservoir in Fleming Park, with a marina, boat ramps, fishing & hiking trails. Native Hoofed Animal Enclosure (19 min) | 
