US Highway 20 runs along the south side of town, linking Independence with Dubuque to the east and Waterloo-Cedar Falls to the west. Other routes include Iowa Highway 939, which parallels US 20, and Iowa Highway 150, which runs north-south and links to Interstate 380 about 15 miles south to town, providing access to Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
🌍Independence Municipal Airport.General aviation airport. No scheduled passenger service.(updated Aug 2020)
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Independence Mental Health Institute
🌍Independence Mental Health Institute,2277 Iowa Ave,☏ +1 319 334-2583.Tours by appointment only.An old state mental asylum constructed in 1873, built under the Kirkbride Plan. The hospital is still in operation.Free.(updated Apr 2015)
🌍Wapsipinicon Mill,1st St W along the west bank of the Wapsipinicon River,☏ +1 319 334-4616.Mid May-mid Sep: Tu-Su noon-4PM.It was built as a flour mill in 1875, and later used to produce stock feed for farm animals. It is operated as a historic museum today.Free.(updated Apr 2015)
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🌍Checkered Flag Sports Bar,903 1st St W,☏ +1 319 334-4554.M–Th 9AM–11PM, F 9AM–2AM, Sa 3PM–2AM, Su 3PM–11PM.Sports bar with pool table and video slots.(updated Mar 2023)
🌍The Sanity Room,111 1st St E,☏ +1 319 961-0054.Tu-Th 4PM-10PM, F 3:30PM-11PM, Sa 1PM-11PM.A mental hospital-themed lounge in the back of an antiques store.(updated Apr 2015)
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🌍Best Western,2100 Swan Lake Blvd(at Iowa Ave, off US 20 exit 252),☏ +1 319 334-6400,toll-free: +1-800-780-7234.Fitness room, indoor heated pool, free wireless internet, free breakfast. No pets.$110+.(updated Apr 2015)
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