28 days in De Smet & Independence Itinerary

Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Homes, then don't miss a visit to Ingalls Homestead - Laura's Living Prairie, and then stroll the grounds of De Smet Cemetery.

For ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the De Smet trip app.

San Antonio to De Smet is an approximately 14-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Traveling from San Antonio in July, expect De Smet to be slightly colder, temps between 85°F and 61°F. On the 14th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Independence.

Explore hidden gems such as Little House on the Prairie Museum and Great Plains Nature Center. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Frank Phillips Home and Phillips Petroleum Company Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Independence: Big Brutus (in West Mineral), Gary's Garage Museum (in Caney) and Curious Minds Discovery Zone (in Parsons).

For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Independence trip site.

Traveling by car from De Smet to Independence takes 9 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from De Smet in July since evenings lows in Independence dip to 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive back home.