Harry S. Truman National Historic Site in Independence and Grandview, MO

The Harry S Truman National Historic Site is another fantastic site that you will enjoy visiting. You can write to them to find out a lot of information when you are planning a visit to the area. The address is the Harry S. Truman NHS on 223 N. Main St. in Independence, MO 64050. There is also a number that you can call and it is the Visitor Information line at 816-254-9929. With the information that they can provide for you it will give you a better chance of getting the most out of your visit. They will be able to give you good directions that will take you on the routes that are easiest to get. If there is construction in the area then they will be able to tell you and you can plan accordingly. If you wish to visit other places in the area that might be of interest they will know what they are. Their information is invaluable and you should contact them when you are first thinking about visiting the area. It will help immensely in planning your visit. Then, you will be able to make the very most of your trip.

When you want to stop in the Visitor Center it is open every day from 8:30 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon. The Truman House is open from 9 in the morning until 4:45 in the afternoon and it is closed for a period of time. The time that the house is closed is from Labor Day until Memorial Day. The fee to take the tour of the home is $4 and anyone that is 15 years of age or younger is free. This is a very busy site and tours can fill up quickly, so keep that in mind when you are visiting it.

Don't forget to get some great souvenirs when you are visiting the area. You will want to have them to remember all the fun that you had with the people that you are traveling with. Be sure that take the time to learn as much as you can when you visit the site. You will really have a lot of fun if you visit the other places of interest in the area. It will make your trip so worthwhile and you will feel that you have seen the area. Make it a trip that you will always remember.