Independence Travel
120 W. MyrtleIndependence KS 67301
Ph: 620-331-3430
Ph: 800-782-8621
Fax: 620-331-0441
indytravel@cableone.net
Zoo residents include sun bears, buffalo, monkeys, cougars, a swan pond, caymans, eagles, and a flock of tame peacocks who roam the grounds. One of the more famous inhabitant was Miss Able, the first monkey in space. She resided at Monkey Island until her blast off in 1960. This 124
Independence, KS ZoosHouses a wide variety of exhibits that invite visitors to examine and experiment. Register on a computer, hear sounds on the echo tube, ride the Anti-gravity Simulator, or experience the hair-raising Van de Graaff generator. You may even want to visit with the life-like Albert Einstein.
Independence, KS Learning CentersThe Independence Public Library is still located at the corner of Maple and Fifth, in the structure as it was built by the Carnegie Foundation in 1907. The Library currently houses 61,700 volumes of print and non-print materials, with a patron registration of 9,880
Independence, KS Carnegie Libraries Course Access: Private / Public
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes
William Inge, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, was born and raised in Independence. Each year Independence Community College hosts a three-day festival to honor him as well as other nationally known playwrights. Past honorees include Arthur Miller and Neil Simon. Inge�
Independence, KS ArtsWalk out on this venerable 100+ year old structure for a compelling view of the falls and canyon. One of a vanishing breed, t...