Independence, Kansas
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16miles Northeast of Independence5miles Northeast of Independence
Elk City Reservoir offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation and forms a lake featuring a shore line nearly 50 miles long, containing over 4,500 acres of water and 12,000... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Ralph Mitchell Zoo and Riverside Park
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 Zoos
Sycamore Valley Golf Course
Course Access: Public
Independence, KS Golf Courses
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times:
Independence Country Club
Course Access: Private / Public
Independence, KS Golf Courses
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes
William Inge Festival and Collection
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 Arts
Independence Science and Technology Center
Houses 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 Centers
Things to do near Independence, KS
City Parks
Kiwanis Park Playground tables, grill and rest room are adjacent to soccer fields. Located at the east edge of B...
Strip Pit Cabins
The MLWA offers two modern rental cabins as an alternative to tent and RV camping. The cabins are located on Unit 30 of the w...
Big Hill Lake has a surface area of 1,240...