Bingham-Waggoner Estate, Independence

This Mansion is one of the few across the nation with mostly original furnishings and paintings which really adds something to the tour. The Guides have a lot of interesting information to share about all the people who have lived on the Estate over the years. Tourists are allowed to go in each room and look around - no ropes in doorways! They also offer catered lunches and dinners by reservation and you can rent the Estate for a private gathering! There is a boutique type gift shop in the Carriage House of the Estate and a wonderful park for walks and picnics. Plan to spend some time!

The ambiance of the house is such that you actually feel like you were living in the 1900s. The tour guide was awesome and there is a quaint little gift shop. They serve lunch there on china and everything but we didn't know so next time we'll reserve for that. They weren't open for their season yet but were still gracious enough to let us have a look. A perfect place to go.