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A little about Excelsior Springs
Excelsior Springs offers an interesting and eclectic mix of shopping districts, history, eating establishments and cultural opportuities. Historically, Excelsior Springs meant excellence in tourism and health. Visitors flocked to Excelsior Springs health spas, clinics, hotels, restaurants and entertainment establishments. Promoted nation- and world-wide, Excelsior Springs became a premiere destination for health and relaxation. The Elms Hotel was a favorite haunt of the infamous Al Capone. Former president Harry Truman also enjoyed the Elms and its European-style spa. Truman stayed at the Elms on the night of his victory over Thomas Dewey in the 1948 presidential election.
The history of Excelsior Springs
The rarity of having 20 separate mineral springs bubbling out four distinct varieties of water has given Excelsior Springs the rightful claim of having the world's greatest group of mineral waters. The particularly unusual feature of the distinguished group lies in the fact that it includes two of the six world's known iron-manganese springs. Other types are classified as Saline-Sulpher, Soda-Bicarbonate and Calcic-Bicarbonate, the latter being generally known as Lithia. Watering place resorts rarely possess more than one type of water treatment -- mineral water baths. In Excelsior Springs there were four types of treatment with water of tonic, alterative and eliminative value and the mineral water baths. International attention was directed to the young American resort at the World's Fair held in Chicago in 1893 when medals were awarded Regent spring iron-manganese water and Soterian ginger ale. During the years 1882 to 1887, the Excelsior Springs Company was for
Contact Information
Phone: (816) 630-6161
Address:
461 South Thompson Ave
Excelsior Springs, Missouri
64024
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Businesses in Excelsior Springs, Missouri
Here is a collection of downtown Excelsior Springs, Missouri businesses. Clicking on the thumbnail image, or the blue "View Member" will take you to that businesses page. We've included some jump links so that you can easily navigate to different categories of businesses. Those, can be found directly below as icons. Or, there is a list of categories in the menu bar.
Mosaic Family Care
Health / Wellness
Taking care of your families healthcare needs, personally
Studio 113 Relaxation Station
Health / Wellness
A blend of therapies that achieve deep relaxation
Inn on Crescent Lake
Lodging
Over 22 acres of discovery, featured in many national magazines.
Lake Doniphan Conference Center
Lodging
Over 300 acres of lake and property to walk and use.
Fence Stile Vineyards & Winery
Museums / Attractions
Not only wine improves when given the chance to open and breathe
ShowMe Ziplines
Museums / Attractions
Professionally inspected/certified canopy zipline course
Van Till Family Farm & Winery
Museums / Attractions
Our farm provides sustinence in any number of ways, came enjoy.
Dari-B Drive-In
Restaurants
The best place to end a hectic day or to begin an exciting one.
Eighty-eight at The Elms
Restaurants
Whether you are on a spa day or in for a special occasion we can make
Ray's Lunch and Diner
Restaurants
We offer it like it is meant to be. Old school and tasty.
Ventana Gourmet Grille
Restaurants
We do things a little different, a gourmet spin on the standards.
Excelsior Trade Fair, Flea Market & Antique Mall
Shopping
An antique mall with a twist of whimsy.
Willow Spring Mercantile Bistro
Shopping
Bistro food and Missouri wines and beers, gluten free available