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Places in Independence

Two centers, 639 places in Independence

639 places in Independence: 66 places to eat and drink, 72 shops, 42 things to do and 10 places to stay. Local spots first, with directions to every one.

All places
639
76 per 1,000 residents
Eat & drink
66
7.8 per 1,000 residents
Shops
72
10 gifts · 5 antiques · 2 books
Things to do
42
11 outdoors · 10 arts · 5 landmarks
Places to stay
10
1.2 per 1,000 residents

What kind of places does Independence have?

Read from every listing. The page puts what stands out first.

Two town centers256 places within a five-minute walk of N Pennsylvania Ave, and 75 more around W Main St.A food town66 places to eat and drink, 7.8 per 1,000 residents.A coffee town12 independent cafés, coffee shops and bakeries, 17 with the sweet shops and chains.Galleries & stages10 galleries, museums, theaters and music venues.
★ What stands out · The map

Where Independence gathers

256 of Independence’s 639 places sit within a five-minute walk of N Pennsylvania Ave. A second center gathers around W Main St.

N Pennsylvania AveW Main St
256places in a five-minute walk of N Pennsylvania Ave40% of Independence’s places
75around W Main St12% of Independence’s places
Eat & drink

66 places to eat & drink

39 restaurants, 17 cafés & treats, 7 bars & breweries. Local spots first.

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Things to do

42 things to do

16 fitness & sports, 11 parks & outdoors, 10 arts & culture. Local spots first.

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Shops

72 shops

12 home & hardware, 10 gifts & boutiques, 6 clothing. Local spots first.

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Places to stay

10 places to stay

9 hotels & inns, 1 camping & rentals. Local spots first.

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Everyday

340 errands & services

Groceries, gas, the barber, the vet, the bank.

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Health care 64Heckman Family Dental · Independence Dental · iCare OptometryBanks & insurance 48Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jason L Rutledge, AAMS® · Advance America · Schenck Insurance & Retirement ServicesHome services 41CPR Pest Management Inc. · Binar Computer Services · Blue Rhino Propane ExchangeAuto & gas 38Conoco · Quality Motors · Dave's Body Shop and 24 Hour Wrecker ServiceOffices & pros 37Hugo's Industrial Supply · Fastenal Fulfillment Center · United States Postal ServiceHair & beauty 28The Parlor · Hair Gallery · Amazing HandsGroceries & convenience 6G & W Foods · PETE'S · Hallett's LiquorPets 4Awol Humane Society · Independence Animal Hospital · Paws N Claws Pet GroomingOther services 74Pheasant Point Apartments · Matcor Metal Fabrication · Gran Villas Independence
Community

109 schools, churches & public places

Where Independence learns, worships and gets things done.

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Places of worship 40First Southern Baptist Church · First Presbyterian Church · Berean Christian Mission CenterTown & public services 32Tri-County Central Office · Independence-Freedom Municipal Airport · City of Independence FinanceCommunity groups 20Veterans of Foreign Wars · American Legion · Independence Main StreetSchools & childcare 17Independence High School · Independence Early Learning Center, USD 446 · ICC Cosmetology

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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0), checked against the Census town line. Places added by neighbors go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Spot a mistake? Open the place and tap Edit mode.

How we sort and count

Each list puts neighbor favorites first (ratings and photos), then the most complete listings (a website, a phone number, a note), with local, independent spots ahead of national chains. Categories come from each place’s map category, so a café filed under “Shops” still shows up with the cafés. “A five-minute walk” is a quarter mile from the busiest spot on the map. Per-1,000 figures use the Census population.