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If you find yourself searching for something to do, I would highly encourage a walk through our downtown. On Saturdays, most shops are open between the hours of 10-5 and you’ll always find something interesting along the way.
Thrive Excelsior is a collaborative of residents and stakeholders from many sectors including business, tourism, education, healthcare, nonprofit, and local government working in harmony to create a thriving, sustainable community for all generations. As part of this mission, they are committed to increasing the quality of life and life expectancy of Excelsior Springs residents. One way…
For almost a decade Excelsior Springs citizen, Gary Sanson has been competing each year in the grueling Missouri River 340 (MR340), a kayak endurance race that traverses the Missouri River, 340 miles, from Kansas City to St. Charles, MO. This year’s race was Sanson’s “farewell tour” as he’s decided to hang up his paddles. According…
In 1927, the Excelsior Springs City Council prepared a plan for taking over and operating 10 of the springs and wells located in the downtown. This led to the building of the Hall of Waters. Construction of the Hall of Waters began in 1936 and finished in 1938. The Hall was built as a WPA…
