Travel Information for the Missouri Historic Sites

Directions and recommendations for travel, parking, food, and lodging
A blurry view of a road tunnel.
Learn more about how to get to the Missouri historic sites and become familiar with options for staying nearby so that you can fully enjoy your visit.

Weather

View Weather Conditions

Travel

As you prepare to travel to the Missouri Historic Sites keep in mind that you may have to travel to a larger nearby city. You will then need to transport yourself to Independence, Liberty, or surrounding areas from there.
The closest international airport to the Missouri Historic Sites: 
If travelling to the Missouri Historic Sites in an RV, overnight parking is not allowed at the parking lots of the various sites, but we have provided a list of nearby overnight RV campgrounds.
There are no direct buses to the Missouri Historic Sites, but bus stops are available in this nearby city: 
There are no direct trains to the Missouri Historic Sites, but train stations are available in this nearby city: 

Parking

Exterior image of a gravel path surrounded by grassy fields. This is part of the Hawn's Mill Historic Site.
Parking is available at the Independence Visitor’s Center, Liberty Jail, Far West, and Hawn’s Mill.

View a map of parking at the Missouri Historic Sites.

Food and Lodging

Food and drinks are not available for purchase at the Missouri Historic Sites. Rather, drinking fountains are dispersed throughout the sites. View a map of drinking fountains. 

We recommend booking lodging through reputable websites and avoiding third-party sites or private transactions. You can find food and housing options below: