Rainy Day in Independence

Independence Center

Enclosed mall open since 1974, featuring 100+ well-known stores, plus kiosks & a food court.

Chili's Grill & Bar

Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

Englewood Cafe

Main Event Independence

Five Four Restaurant & Drafthouse- Independence

Chain offering a broad American menu & drinks in a relaxed setting with kitschy, eclectic decor.

Corner Cafe Independence

Homey, diner-style outpost of a chain for hearty portions of old-fashioned American dishes & sweets.

Panera Bread

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum

Research library & museum detailing the life & work of the 33rd president & his administration.

Jerusalem Cafe

Pharaoh Cinema 4

Vaile Mansion

Museum in an ornate 31-room Victorian home, built in 1881, with historic furnishings.

Cold Stone Creamery

Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

Chrisman Plaza

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Clinton's Soda Fountain

Long-running ice cream & milkshake parlor in a historic building with a marble bar.

Fazoli's

Fast-food chain doling out baked pastas, subs, pizza & other casual Italian fare plus custom combos.

Denny's Restaurant

Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.

Independence Commons

Baskin-Robbins

Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.