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Vaile Mansion

1500 North Liberty Street, Independence, MO 64050
(816) 325-7430
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Ranked #3 of 14 attractions in Independence
4.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings
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Pleasant Hill, Missouri
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Vaile Manson is a special place to visit on a tour downtown tour. The most special time to visit is just before Christmas when it is beautifully decorated, it will knock your socks off!!!!!!! The ladies that guide the tours are very nice and can answer all your questions.

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Kansas City, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I went to this mansion one year because I read that it was one of the most haunted places in America. It was during christmas. We got a guided tour and I was very impressed with the artifacts in the home. Very beautiful. And an interesting story.

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Blue Springs, Missouri
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I love historic tours of old homes. This one is no different. Good tour guides, extremely close to Harry Truman's old home, and an incredible Harry Truman Museum. Only downfall is you may not want to take your children, as it is very boring for kids, and just like most tours, can not keep their attention. I think this mansion... More

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Kansas City, MO
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

My teenage stepson and I went on a tour here. We both had a really great experience. There are few places that we have both been to that we equally liked that are touristy. It is very fascinating. The home is in excellent shape and well cared for. It has an amazing history and lots of very fascinating aspects to... More

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Estevan, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This attraction is a must. The story behind it is fascinating and the guides are wonderful

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North Kansas City, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Do not miss holiday season if your in town and it is a wonderful piece of history from victorian , See it

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Independence, MO
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

The mansion is incredible. Lots of stairs, so be prepared to climb, but VERY worth it. Our guide was nice and had lots of interesting facts to share. Try to go during the fall, there are lots of events around that time and the mansion is spruced up for them.

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Lone Jack, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

i love these old houses. it is also a must see especially during the strawberry festival.

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Higginsville, Missouri
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

The mansion decks out every room during Christmas, a must see. The guides are very knowledgeable and friendly and the mansion is very well kept.

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Independence, Missouri
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

this place is very hard to find off the beaten path but man once u get to it, its a sight to see. we had a very good experience here.

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