Independence Missouri Family Vacations - Ideas on Hotels Attractions & Reviews

The City of Independence, MO

Independence is a popular city in the state of Missouri with a total of 121,180 residents living there. Independence is ranked as the third most populated city in Missouri and the 191st most populated city in the United States, and is located in Jackson County. The largest nearby city to Independence is Kansas City, approximately 14 miles from the city center.

There are several family restaurants in or near Independence, including Kfc, Cathay Express Chinese Fast Food, Hardees, Subway Sandwiches & Salads and Liberty Bend Fish Market. For a larger selection of Independence restaurants select our Restaurants tab above.

Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Independence Museums, Amusement Parks, Casinos and/or Golf Courses, including the Ameristar, Worlds of Fun, Liberty Jail, Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum and Oceans of Fun. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Independence please click on the Attractions tab above.

The following 3 airports are located in or near Independence:
- Kansas City Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC)
- Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI)
- Olathe Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC)

Independence, Missouri Climate and Weather

In the month of August, Independence experiences an average high temperature of 87 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in August are usually about 65 degrees with an average rainfall of 4.73 inches.

The seasonal climate varies in Independence with daytime temperatures averaging 84 degrees in the summer, and 40 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Independence to receive an average of 1.66 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.81 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months.

The temperature has been known to get as high as 107 degrees in the summer and as low as -13 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Independence should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 65 degrees, and nighttime lows of 44.

This is a list of Independence Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Chinese Restaurants, Seafood and American Restaurants. Happy Dining!

 

If you have been to Independence and visited nearby attractions, restaurants, or hotels we would love to hear about it! Families everywhere will benifit greatly from your experiences!