- Our list of the best things to do in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, features the top 81 nearby activities — including 29 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Excelsior Springs, MO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Amusement, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 3 things to do within the city of Excelsior Springs, MO , followed by 78 popular activities in nearby cities, including Independence, Liberty, Blue Springs, Kansas City, St. Joseph and Fort Riley
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                206 W Maple Avenue, Independence, MO 64050
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            Featuring a collection of classic cabinet-style arcade games with a decidedly retro feel, the Electric Theatre Vintage Arcade supplies games to a variety of local and regional restaurants and bars.        
    
    
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                318 West Pacific Avenue, Independence, MO 64050
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            Built in 1879 and restored at a different location, the Chicago & Alton Railroad Depot functions as a museum and a collectible shop, decorated to resemble the late 19th century.        
    
    
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            While also providing the necessary information about the area to anyone looking for it, the Independence Visitors' Center exhibits items depicting the lives of those who lived in the area in the beginning of the 19th century.        
    
    
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                318 W Pacific, Independence, MO 64050
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            Missouri's National Frontier Trails Museum, located in Independence, contains an assortment of artifacts and memorabilia related to the westward expansion of the United States. It includes original covered wagons, photographs, textiles and historic documents.        
    
    
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                1401 NW Park Road, Blue Springs, MO 64015
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            Visitors can learn about the history of the native wildlife and plants at the exhibits at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area. There are several trails for visitors to hike through that pass by forests, ponds, creeks, and limestone.        
    
    
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            The historic Bingham Waggoner Estate is an estate that provides insights into the lifestyles of wealthy 19th century residents. The site offers a number of educational programs as well as art programs.        
    
    
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            Leila's Hair Museum contains wreaths and jewelry made out of human hair, including a wreath acquired from actress/comedian Phyllis Diller. The museum has been featured in various publications, including People magazine and the Missouri Travel Guide-Wake Up Missouri.        
    
    
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            A 32-lane bowling center, Lunar Bowl offers open and league bowling with weekend cosmic bowling. The center provides a lounge with adult beverages, a high-definition projection screen for sports viewing, arcade games and live entertainment.        
    
    
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            Featuring the most recent films and movie releases, Blue Springs 8 Movie Theater offers family fun and entertainment. Movie goers can also enjoy theater concessions such as popcorn, candy and soda.        
    
    
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            A 20-screen movie theater, AMC Independence Commons 20 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, an IMAX auditorium, theater rentals for private events and a snack bar.