Roadside Attractions in Independence

1 place worth pulling over for in Independence, Missouri, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.

Leila's Hair Museum

Independence, Missouri

This unique museum is the only one of its kind in the world, dedicated entirely to the historic art of hair wreaths and jewelry. Visitors can marvel at over 2,000 intricate items dating back to the Victorian era, including pieces containing locks from historical figures like Daniel Webster.

Planning the stop

Hours and admission come from each attraction's own page, along with parking and directions.

Also worth a stop in Missouri

Glore Psychiatric Museum

St Joseph, Missouri

Chronicling the 140-year history of the adjacent state mental hospital, this museum offers a fascinating look at the evolution of mental health treatment. Visitors can explore replica treatment devices, patient artwork, and bizarre items swallowed by patients, including a famous collection of over 1,400 safety pins.

City Museum

St Louis, Missouri

Housed in a former shoe warehouse, this surreal playground is an architectural marvel made from repurposed industrial and urban objects. It features a ten-story slide, an outdoor climbing cage, and a school bus hanging off the roof. It is an unforgettable artistic wonderland built for visitors of all ages to explore.

Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store

St. Robert, MO

This delightfully tacky Route 66 roadside stop leans heavily into puns with its famous slogan, 'The best fudge comes from Uranus.' Visitors can watch fudge being made, explore a giant general store, and visit an on-site sideshow museum featuring two-headed animals and oddities.

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