- TripBuzz found 67 things to do with kids in or near Excelsior Springs, Missouri, including 65 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Independence, Liberty, Blue Springs and Kansas City.
- From Fence Stile Vineyards & Winery to Paradise Playhouse, the Excelsior Springs area offers 68 different types of family activities, including: Dinner Theaters, Winery/Vineyard, Parks and History Museums.
- A short drive from Kansas City, Excelsior Springs is a popular tourist destination in Missouri. And home to various resorts and spas, the town is most known for their mineral springs. Along with the springs, the town has a thriving downtown district with restaurants, art galleries, boutiques and antique dealers.
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Included in the National Register of Historic Places, the Jesse James Home Museum is the house where the famous outlaw was shot by Robert Ford. It contains items belonging to him and his family. The north interior wall has a bullet hole in it.
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The Patee House Museum was built in 1858 as a luxury hotel and it is best known as the temporary residence of Jesse James's family after he was gunned down. It functions as a museum dedicated to the transportation system in America, housing an 1860 steam locomotive among other exhibits.
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1901 Messanie Street, St. Joseph, MO 64507
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Housed in the St. Joseph Museum Complex, Knea-Von Black Archive and Museum features exhibits celebrating the contributions of African-Americans to the growth and advancement of the community. Displays include information relative to the Underground Railroad, education, government and sports.
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Black Bob Park is located on the former Shawnee Indian Reservation and is named after Chief Black Bob. The park offers a walking trail, public pool and fishing pond. There is also baseball, softball, and miniature golf and picnic shelters.
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Visitors can view the home where outlaw Jesse James was shot and killed by fellow gang member Bob Ford at the Jesse James Home Museum. The house features artifacts from Jesse's grave.
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Dedicated to the first fast mail line in North America, the Pony Express Museum exhibits maps, archeological artifacts, and a 7 part diorama, among others.
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Adventure Zip is 143 acre zip line park that features 300 feet of elevation change and offers a variety of zip line tours. They offer a Hike and Zip, a Tower Tour, and a Full tour that combines both.
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The historically renowned Pony Express Museum is a museum that stands as a tribute to the heritage of the Pony Express. The museum holds special tours including group tours, corporate tours, group catering, and educational field trips.
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From horse training to boarding services, Peeper Ranch is an equestrian facility with 50,000 square feet of indoor arenas. The ranch hosts riding lessons that teach the basics of Western and English riding styles.
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Built in 1879, the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion is a Gothic sandstone mansion. The mansion includes furniture from an early American dining room, a restored Victorian bedroom, and exhibits on the Civil War and Jesse James.