← The Upper Midwest & Great Lakes
Stop 2 · Days 771–773
Independence
Independence, MOHarry Truman's hometown and the jumping-off point for the great westward trails.
Where to stay
An Independence or KC-area hotel
Close to the Truman sites.
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You gotta eat this
A Midwestern diner plate
Classic small-town fare on the square.
The days here
Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page
What this stop is made of
- Museums & History