Conductor lamp in the Hall of Waters

A Walk Through Downtown Excelsior Springs

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.

Lion fountain with Mayan tiles
Imagine the sounds of trickling water filling the Hall of Waters
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The Hall of Waters in downtown Excelsior Springs is decorated with many amazing reliefs and tiles celebrating Mayan culture
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You gotta love that patina! How many other communities have such an amazing history and architectural wonders?
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It’s said that these copper and zinc chandeliers were made to help focus positive energy in the Hall of Waters
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Ohhhh-oh, dream catchers, I believe you can get me through the nigh-hiiiittttee!
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It’s cool to have so many art shops and artists in our community.
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Knock, knock…
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Tony the Tiger was seen driving away moments later
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Yup, there’s an engine!
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Who knows what you’ll see when you take the time to look around?
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Why, Camaro, what a big nose you have!
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A rose by any other name…
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The Excelsior Springs Museum is truly a wonder to behold! So many treasures!
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You could get your hair curled or revive Frankenstein’s monster, your choice!
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That handwriting. Strange to think it belonged to someone who lived, but now is gone.
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Typography is cool.
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These little brown jugs are fun souvenirs
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Just a generation (or two) ago. We’re getting better every day.
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Many of our well sites still exist here in town. How many have you visited?
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Who’s there?
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Water, water, everywhere, but not a drop to drink. We’ll get those waters flowing once again.
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Purple petunias purposefully planted in pots provide plenty of pretty as we plod along.
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I spy with my little eye, a tiny beetle. Do you see it?
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The trollies have made such a fun addition to our downtown atmosphere. Book your adventure at https://estrolley.com/
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Does anyone really know what time it is?
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We’ve got our own castle! The Elms Hotel and Spa is a gem and has helped in so many ways to revitalize our downtown.
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Trails and paths, take some time to explore!
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Maybe we’ll have to do some digging and find out why this building was sold by the US Post Office. Probably parking, ha!
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Juree Short at the Boulevard Florist has a real flair for style.
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Why walk when you can drive this?! See ya!

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