Start of the trail for wagons bound west and hometown of President Truman, Independence, Missouri, is well-endowed with historic attractions including covered wagon tours through the old part of town.

Visit Missouri in summer and you'll find a range of ways to keep cool while enjoying watery pursuits like boating and fishing on the state's lakes and rivers.

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