Additional Itineraries. Day 1 Independence After a scrumptious full breakfast at the Woodstock Inn head to the Truman Ticket Center located eight blocks North of us on the Independence Square to obtain a ticket for a tour of President Harry S. Trumans white 14-room Victorian home at 219 North Delaware Street. Guided tours through the home of our 33rd President reveal furnishings and personal possessions, with much of it remaining just as he left it. (Be sure and check out the Avocado green kitchen with his coat and hat hanging by the back door!). After touring his home, the next stop would, of course, be his Presidential Library and Museum. Begin with the short documentary film on Truman's life by Academy Award-winning director Charles Guggenheim. Then move on to the exhibits and displays. (Dont miss the interactive exhibits where you can be President for a day!) Then move out to the courtyard to pay your respects at the gravesites of President and Mrs. Truman. Before leaving peruse the Gift Shop and possibly take home your very own The Buck Stops Here plaque! Head back to the Independence Square for a late lunch at one of the many eateries. If you are feeling like a gourmet salad with a nice glass of wine, check out Ophelias. If you just want a handmade sandwich on freshly made bread, head to Daves Bakery, or if youre thinking German Schnitzel, the Rheinland is where you need to go. After a leisurely lunch digesting not only your food, but also everything youve seen and heard, youll be ready for a little more Truman. Start by visiting The Courtroom that started Harry's political career when he served as a County Judge. Then head back to the Truman Ticket Center and grab a Walking Tour Map that retraces the route taken by Mr. Truman on one of his morning neighborhood walks. (There are inset brass plaques in the sidewalk, so you really cant get lost.) But before you start walking, take a tour of the 1859 Jail, Marshal's Home Museum located next door to the ticket center. The jail, which once was home to Frank James, is made of limestone-walled cells each with barred windows and double iron doors. And just four feet away (how is that for living at your work) is the federalist-style house that was home for the county marshal until the 1920s. By now you are probably Truman-ed out, so make your way back to the Inn to rest and relax awhile before making plans for dinner. Be sure and ask your Innkeepers for suggestions, or tell us what you are looking for. We can point you in the right direction and even map it out for you. (Dont forget that Bar-B-Q at least once during your stay is mandatory! Our pick is the Smoke House.). If you do go to the Smoke House for Bar-B-Q, you may want to catch a movie after dinner at the AMC 20-Screen theater, which is behind the restaurant. Day 2 Independence After waking up to a breakfast of the Woodstock Inn BBs famous malted Belgian Waffles, youll be all set for another full day! Begin by heading 6 blocks East of the Inn to the National Frontier Trails Museum and learn why Independence is known as the Queen City of the Trails. Before touring the Museum, watch the very interesting film detailing Americas expansion in the 1800s which led the pioneers West using the three great routes: the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails. Then move on to the exhibits and displays explaining what the pioneers took with them and why. (Can you imagine trying to decide what in your home you would take and everything you would have to leave behind!) And be sure and read some of the excerpts from the diaries and journals of those that made the long journey West. Reading their inner thoughts, fears and triumphs will truly give you an insight into what this trip was like. After finishing at the Trails Museum, walk across the street to the Bingham- Waggoner Estate for a tour of this magnificent home which was once owned by George C. Bingham, famed Civil War artist. (Since the home was built in 1852 along the 1846 alignment of the Santa Fe Trail, be sure and ask about the Wagon Swales found on the property in the 1990s!). By now your tummy is probably growling, so head back up to the Square and try out another restaurant. Maybe today youll endeavor to meet our mayor at his favorite hangout, The Courthouse Exchange or possibly the scent of Italian sauces will overtake you and youll elect for Cafe Verona. As is true of all historical cities, the old Town Square is the heart of the community. And Independence Square is the place for historic dining, unique shopping and antique hunting. So after lunch spend some time strolling the many shops and stores on the Square. After youve browsed and shopped awhile, take a Covered Wagon Tour with Pioneer Trails Adventures and listen to tales of the past as you clip-clop along. Before leaving the Square, be sure and stop by Clintons Soda Fountain for an ice cream cone or a Coke float and see where Harry had his first job! Now that youve refueled, head about 8 blocks North and take an entertaining tour of the Vaile Mansion. Featured on HGTV as one of Americas Castles this 31 room mansion was described as the most princely house and most comfortable home in the entire West by the Kansas City Star Newspaper in 1881. (Psst. See how many faces you can point out... youll know what Im talking about once you take the tour!). By now you are probably ready to come back to the Inn for some RR before selecting your dining destination. Again, let your Innkeepers know if you are in the mood for a particular culinary experience! (If you like Italian, be sure and ask us about Salvatores. Its the best!). If you do go to Salvatores for dinner, keep in mind that Cool Crest is about a mile away. There you can test both your driving skills on their go-karts and your golf skills on their miniature golf course. Day 3 Independence After a good nights sleep and a filling full breakfast youll be ready for another day of sightseeing. we thought we should let you know about some truly one-of-a-kind places to visit in Independence. First there is the Angel Lady; this unique gift shop has five rooms filled with over 35,000 angels from all over the world. So if you are looking for that perfect angel, its probably here! Then there is Leila's Hair Museum where you can view an impressive collection of hair art, from wreaths to jewelry, that was popular in the 1800s. For the artist or just kid-at-heart is the award-winning Puppetry Arts Institute. Here you can tour the puppet museum, paint a puppet head, dress it in a costume and even perform an impromptu show. Plus you get a free finger puppet! Did you know that Independence has the 2nd best genealogy library in the country? The Mid-Continent Public Library (across from the Truman Library) is a wealth of information to those wanting to search their roots. (Look out though, you could spend all day here!). Now if youve been here for a few days, I know youre fascinated with the building directly across the street from the Inn and the upside-down ice cream cone looking building a block North of us. Youll be happy to know that both of these impressive architectural structures, The Community of Christ Temple and The Auditorium are available for tours to everyone. If you enjoy organ music, try to catch the free half-hour organ recitals given at 3 PM. daily June, July and August; and every Sunday September through May. Depending on how much time youve spent at the above sites, you may just want to stay in town and do some shopping. Other than the Town Square, about 7 miles from the Inn is the largest, nicest Mall and shopping area in the entire metro. You can find just about anything you want in or near Independence Center. Or if you want to catch a movie, the AMC...

$59.95 For those times when youre in the doghouse and you desperately want to make things right, may we suggest the Honey Im Really, Really Sorry! Basket. First we start with an extremely soft and cuddly alpaca Teddy Bear holding a fill in the blank letter expressing how sorry you are and begging forgiveness. While your honey is reading your letter of contrition and sipping warm gourmet tea from a marble-glazed Woodstock Inn signature mug, you can be filling the bath and placing one of the Inn s own, scented, hypoallergenic, 100% glycerin soaps next to the tub. This should help wash away the hurt and you can pour the small jar of bubble bath into the Spa tub to replace the hurt with joy and lightheartedness. You should also begin playing the supplied CD, which is filled with songs expressing your remorse and regret. Once your love realizes how sorry you are, its time for some complimentary champagne (or sparkling grape juice if you prefer) to celebrate your renewed love bliss. Your basket includes: Cuddly Alpaca Teddy Bear. Woodstock Inn BB Signature Mug. Im Sorry CD. 4 hypoallergenic, 100 % Glycerin Soaps. Complimentary Chilled Bottle of Champagne (or Sparkling Grape Juice). A Fill-in-the Blanks Apology Letter. $72.95 This Basket details only the Bear necessities needed for a romantic night away. You can begin by wrapping your love in a luxurious Woodstock Inn BB Waffle Weave bathrobe. Next, we suggest you run a warm bath and place some of the Inn s own, scented, hypoallergenic, 100 % glycerin soaps next to the tub and add the small jar of bubble bath. After your relaxing and rejuvenating bath, its time to open the bottle of complimentary Champagne (or Sparkling Grape Juice if you prefer) and snack on the Wisconsin Cheese and crackers. And for desert a couple of homemade cookies! But this basket would not be complete without the extremely soft and cuddly Alpaca Teddy Bear. Now that is a necessity! Woodstock Inn BB Waffle Weave Bathrobe. 4 Scented, hypoallergenic, 100 % Glycerin Soaps. Wisconsin Cheese Crackers. $49.95 Any trip to the area is not complete without spending some time at the Country Club Plaza. So upon arrival, youll find homemade cookies and a complimentary chilled bottle of champagne (or if you prefer, Sparkling Grape Juice) to help you relax and unwind. Then its off to the Plaza for a scrumptious, unhurried dinner at McCormick Schmicks. (Where you can utilize the $20 dinner voucher you found in your room!) And after dinner, the night continues just South of the Plaza at AMCs Parkway 14 Theaters, where you can use your two movie tickets good for any film playing at any time. This is the perfect way to experience the Plaza! $20 McCormick Schmicks Dinner Certificate. $29.95 Picnics are fun and romantic, but they also can be a hassle to put together. So our picnic baskets are hassle-free. We supply everything! Enjoy your picnic in our beautiful courtyard, as the sun sets or take it with you and find a quite place along the way! Grilled Chicken Breast. A couple of slices of Sour dough Bread. A Couple of Rocher Chocolates. $38.95 Want the memories youve created here to go with you? Why not take part of the Woodstock Inn BB home with you! Each Welcome Basket comes with a couple of the Woodstock Inns jumbo postcards and a 27 exposure Kodak one-use camera with flash so you can save those Kodak Moments forever. The basket also includes an assortment of the Inn s own, scented, hypo-allergenic, 100 % glycerin soaps, a pair of marble-glazed Woodstock Inn signature mugs and a special medley of select gourmet teas so you can take a break from life anytime and remember the special time you spent in Independence, Missouri. 2 Postcard of the Woodstock Inn BB. 1 27-exposure Kodak one-use Camera with Flash. 2 Marble-glazed Woodstock Inn Signature Mugs. 3 Scented, Hypo-allergenic, 100 % Glycerin Soaps. $39.95 Our RR Basket combines Rest with Rejuvenation! Weve included a card game that you may not have tried, but is one of our favorites. So play for fun or make it a little more interesting if you like! Enjoy a CD specially selected to help you unwind and promote tranquility while reading to each other from the pillowbook designed to celebrate the time you have together! And when youre ready to venture out, we have two movie tickets good for any film playing at any time at Independence s AMC 20 theater. What a perfect date! Enjoy. $45.95 Upon arrival, youll find our staff has left homemade cookies and a complimentary bottle of chilled champagne (or if you prefer, sparkling grape juice) to help you relax and unwind. Your escapade continues with a scrumptious, unhurried dinner at one of Independence s best restaurants. (And your stress is sure to disappear when you realize that you have a $25 dinner voucher to pay for this delightful meal!) Your diversion experience concludes after a restful nights sleep the next morning with a full breakfast featuring our famous malted Belgian waffles. Doesnt a Getaway Escapade sound good right now! $25 Dinner Gift Certificate. Special Internet Price $39.95

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