Queen City of the Trails
Independence
Truman Library, Oregon Trail history & KC neighbor
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Independence Square Lodge by Frias
$240/night
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Independence Square Lodge by Frias
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The Independence
$159/night
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Candlewood Suites Cleveland South - Independence, an IHG Hotel
$139/night
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Hyatt Place Independence
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Holiday Inn Cleveland-S Independence, an IHG Hotel
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Independence Stay
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Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Independence
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About Independence
Independence was the starting point of the Oregon, California, and Santa Fe Trails, and home to President Harry Truman.
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