Vaile Mansion

1500 N Liberty St, Independence, Missouri 64050 USA

Closed Now

Opens Thu 10a

Independent
Wifi

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This 30-room mansion was built by frontier business tycoon Harvey Vaile in 1881. Recognized as one of the finest examples of Second Empire Victorian architecture in the U. S., the opulent estate boasted conveniences such as flushing toilets, a built-in 6,000 gallon water tank, painted woodwork and ceilings and nine different marble fireplaces. Closed for the winter from Jan-Mar.

Reviewed by
Dianna C.

June 26, 2021

BORING!!! Went for haunted tour. Got boring rich Victorian house tour. Lady at door taking money to loud may have scared off the ghost. Save your money for booze. Minus 8 if I could. Read more

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Ctys E.

May 02, 2022

Not worth the time or even just ten bucks. Non-original items in the house to fill it with period "stuff" The guides and staff were not welcoming at all. Read more

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Kristin V.

December 04, 2022

What a perfect, first visit to the Vaile mansion. The champagne and chandelier, holiday event showed the mansion in its most festive light. Each room was decked in its Holiday finery. The home was... Read more

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