Top 5 Things to Do in Excelsior Springs

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Excelsior Springs, Missouri is approximately 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City, Missouri.  This 9.8 square mile city is situated in two counties, Clay and Ray counties, along the East Fork Fishing River.  The town that over 125 years ago attracted people wanting to investigate the healing power of the spring water, continues to draw people to its abundant history and tradition.

1.  Visit the Excelsior Springs Museum and Archives: This museum should be one of the first stops in Excelsior Springs.  At the museum you will learn detail about the rich history behind this town and the suspected healing powers of their spring water.  For more information on the Museum click on the link.

2.  Visit the Elms Resort and Spa: This 19 century Tudor style resort is a landmark in Excelsior Springs and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1948 President Harry Truman spent the election night in the Elms Hotel.  Today the resort offers a variety of getaway packages that include spa treatments.  For more information on the Spa click on the link.

3.  Enjoy a show at the Paradise Playhouse: Local actors from the community present stage performances of all kinds at this intimate dinner theatre.  Productions range from murder mysteries, comedies, and musicals.  For more information on the Playhouse click on the link.

4.  Tour the Hall of Waters & Cultural Museum: This art deco style building was originally constructed in 1937 to bottle 5 different kinds of mineral water and ship it all over the world.  Adjacent buildings were also constructed which included a pool and a hydrotherapy department to explore the healing powers of the water. Bottling is no longer performed her but you can sample the spring water that originally made Excelsior Springs famous. A spa which offers hydrotherapy and massages is also available at this site.

5.  Spend the night at The Inn at Crescent Lake: This beautiful Georgian Colonial style bed and breakfast was built in 1915. The stately 10 bedroom mansion sits on 22 acres of land with walking paths, paddle boats, and bass fishing boats.  This “country retreat getaway” has been featured by Bob Villa on the television show “Restoring America.”   For more information on the Inn click on the link.