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Independence, Missouri: Swirly Rocket Ship Temple

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Community of Christ Church

Address:
1001 W. Walnut, Independence, MO
Directions:
Community of Christ Church. On the northeast corner of W. Walnut St. and S. River Blvd. Easy to spot from anywhere in the neighborhood.
Hours:
Tours daily 9 am - 5 pm, or just wander underneath the rocket ship. Well-lit at (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
816-833-1000
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Swirly Rocket Ship Temple

Striking Mormon rocket ship architecture, built by a split-off sect. The ceiling of the sanctuary of this super-sized ice cream swirl is so high that you are asked to sit before you look up.

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Swirly Rocket Ship Temple

We didn't go inside the temple, but walked in a park around it. Their parking lot has the map of the world built into the pavement!

[Anya, 05/29/2012]

Nearby Offbeat Places

Jim Bridger Statue: Frontier Trails MuseumJim Bridger Statue: Frontier Trails Museum, Independence, MO - < 1 mi.
1859 Jail Museum1859 Jail Museum, Independence, MO - < 1 mi.
Truman Presidential LibraryTruman Presidential Library, Independence, MO - < 1 mi.
In the region:
Carry Nation's Grave, Belton, MO - 21 mi.

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