 |
Independence
is a city of approximately 10,000, located in Montgomery County in southeast Kansas. It is situated along the Verdigris River just south of its confluence with the Elk River. Independence is a bustling city, proud of its rich heritage and full of attractions. For historic and literary buffs, Independence is the site of the childhood home of author Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family. Located just 13 miles southwest of Independence at 2507 CR 3000, Little House on the Prairie includes an authentic log cabin located near the original site where Laura Ingalls Wilder lived. The site also includes an 1872 schoolhouse, a post office and gift shop. Little House on the Prairie is open March 22 through October 31. Other attractions include the Independence Historic Museum, the Willian Inge Theater Festival and a self-guided tour of the historic homes of Independence. The Elk City Reservoir is located 5 miles northwest of Independence and offers swimming, fishing, boating, camping and birdwatching. The area also has some of the best hiking trails in the state of Kansas. The city of Independence is host to the annual Prairie Days Festival on the second Saturday in June. It is held at the Little House on the Prairie and celebrates the time of Laura Ingalls Wilder with re-enactments, a character contest, wagon rides, crafts, lots of food and much more.
|
Independence Vacation Rentals
|
|
|
|
|
|
Independence Hotels and Resorts
|
|
|
| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Appletree Inn | 201 N Eighth | Independence, KS | | (620) 331-5500 | | Knights Inn-Independence KS | 3222 W Main St | Independence, KS | | (620) 331-7300 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 2917 W Main St | Independence, KS | | (620) 331-0088 | | Super 8 Motel | 2800 W Main | Independence, KS | | (620) 331-8288 | | Super 8 Motel | 2800 West Main | Independence, KS | | (800) 800-8000 | | Best Western Bricktown Lodge | 605 NE St Hwy 166 & 169 | Coffeyville, KS | 13.9 mi. | (620) 251-3700 | | Townsman Inn | 600 Ne St | Coffeyville, KS | 13.9 mi. | (620) 251-2010 | | Super 8 | 104 W 11TH | Coffeyville, KS | 14.2 mi. | (620) 251-2250 | | Appletree Inn | 820 E Eleventh | Coffeyville, KS | 14.4 mi. | (620) 251-0002 | | Guest House International Canterbury Inn | 400 E Main St | Parsons, KS | 27.1 mi. | (620) 421-5000 | | Super 8 Motel Parsons | 229 E Main | Parsons, KS | 27.1 mi. | (620) 421-8000 |
|
Independence Weather & Climate
|
|
|
|
Southeast Kansas is classified as humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The southeast region has more precipitation than the rest of the state. The state of Kansas lies across the path of alternate masses of warm moist air moving north from the Gulf of Mexico and currents of cold, comparatively dry, air moving from the polar regions. Consequently, the weather is subject to frequent and often sharp changes, usually of short duration. The overall annual precipitation for the area averages 27 inches, although years of drought have not been uncommon. The annual snowfall is less than 11 inches in the far southeast. Tornadoes are a fact of life in the state of Kansas, with an average of 50 per year.
|
| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
42°F |
20°F |
1.47 in. |
- |
| February |
48°F |
25°F |
1.88 in. |
- |
| March |
59°F |
34°F |
3.75 in. |
- |
| April |
69°F |
44°F |
3.89 in. |
- |
| May |
76°F |
55°F |
5.86 in. |
- |
| June |
85°F |
64°F |
5.45 in. |
- |
| July |
91°F |
69°F |
3.54 in. |
- |
| August |
91°F |
67°F |
3.65 in. |
- |
| September |
82°F |
59°F |
4.48 in. |
- |
| October |
72°F |
46°F |
4.09 in. |
- |
| November |
57°F |
34°F |
3.26 in. |
- |
| December |
46°F |
24°F |
2.14 in. |
- |
|
Independence Map & Transportation
|
|
|
 |
|
|
| Click each thumbnail image to enlarge. |
 |
|
 |
 |
The closest airports in the area are the Independence Municipal airport (IDP) located about 5 miles southwest of Independence, the Coffeyville Municipal airport (CFV) located approximately 11 miles southeast of Independence in Coffeyville, Kansas, the Tri City airport (PPF) located roughly 13 miles northeast of Independence in Parsons, Kansas, the Bartlesville Municipal airport (BVO) located around 36 miles southwest of Independence in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, the Atkinson Municipal airport (PTS) located about 55 miles east of Independence in Pittsburg, Kansas, the Joplin Regional airport (JLN) located approximately 66 miles east of Independence in Joplin, Missouri, the Tulsa International airport (TUL) located roughly 71 miles south of Independence in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Strother Field (WLD) located around 73 miles west of Independence in Winfield - Arkansas City, Kansas, and finally the Coffey County airport (UKL) located about 74 miles north of Independence in Burlington, Kansas.
|
|
Independence Attractions
|
|
|
| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Kiddie Park | Bartlesville | OK | 36.2 mi. | | | Route 66 Carousel Park | Joplin | MO | 66.5 mi. | | | Bell's Amusement Park | Tulsa | OK | 75.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Sycamore Valley Golf Course | Independence | KS | | | | Hillcrest Golf Course | Coffeyville | KS | 14.5 mi. | | | Caney Golf Club | Caney | KS | 19.2 mi. | | | Fredonia Country Club | Fredonia | KS | 20.9 mi. | | | ParsonsKaty Golf Club | Parsons | KS | 25.9 mi. | | | Sedan Country Club | Sedan | KS | 27.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Elk City State Park | | KS | 3.9 mi. | | | Montgomery County State Park | | KS | 4.5 mi. | | | Wilson County State Park | | KS | 32.3 mi. | | | Fall River State Park | | KS | 36.1 mi. | | | Toronto State Park | | KS | 39.0 mi. | | | Woodson County State Park | | KS | 39.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum | Chanute | KS | 34.3 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum | Tulsa | OK | 75.6 mi. | | | Emporia Zoo | Emporia | KS | 85.5 mi. | | | Sedgwick County Zoo | Wichita | KS | 95.0 mi. | |
Notice a problem with the information on this page? Please notify us.
|
Disclaimer: We recommend you conduct your own research regarding all accomodations and attractions found on this website. The distances shown on this website are straight-line distances as the crow flies. The road distance may be considerably longer. You assume all liability for use of any information found on this website. No information is confirmed or warranted in any way. By using our services you agree to the terms and conditions of this disclaimer.
|
| We are the #1 site for your Kansas Vacation presenting Kansas vacation rentals, hotels, weather and map for each city. |
Kansas Vacation .com
©1997-2024 All Rights Reserved.
|
|