Independence (City of) Tourism Department
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Key Personnel: 

City Population: 116,155

County/Metropolitan Area Population: 633,234

Number of Hotels: 15 & 3 B & B's        [ CLICK HERE for On-Line Lodging Info ]

Number of Hotel Rooms: 1,209

Convention Facilities: Hartman Conference Center - 23,000 sq ft of convention space, 10,000 sq ft ballroom accommodating 1,000 theater style seating or 600 banquet style. Hereford House Restaurant provides catering.     [ CLICK HERE for On-Line Convention Facility Info ]

Number of Restaurants: 200

Key Attractions: 1827 Log Courthouse, 1859 Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum, Bingham-Waggoner Estate, Children's Peace Pavilion, Cool Crest Family Fun Ctr, Harry S Truman Courtroom & Office,  [ CLICK HERE for On-Line Attraction Info ]

Funding: The City of Independence Tourism Department funding comes solely from a 6 1/2% Transient Guest Tax.