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on the Internet, to let you know about all the wonderful shops
and history that are available, when you come to visit. Perhaps
this Walking Tour might entice you to stop by. We are a short
drive north of Kansas City, Missouri. Need a map
to get here? Just click "MAP"
and it's available for printing. "Oh by the way, we can't
wait to meet you!"....... Your Olde Town Friends |
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We have started the fun Walking Tour at the historic Elms Hotel and will stroll through Olde Towne from the hotel…… If you get tired or want to rest along the way, there are several park benches for resting and taking in the quaintness of the city. |
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Elms Resort & Spa |
This is a legendary resort restored to its original grandeur. President Truman awaited the vote results at the Elms Hotel on Nov. 2, 1948. (He enjoyed their mineral baths.) The spa offers expert therapists, Vichy showers: mud, seaweed and aloe wraps, mineral baths, whirlpools: massage therapy and a full salon service. Indoor European swim track, sauna, steam rooms and jogging track. Outdoor facilities: pool, hiking & biking trails, heated whirlpool and more! Banquet & conference rooms, and the Elms Grand Ballroom. |
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The legend of the healing waters goes back as far as 1880. It is said to have cured skin and glandular disease, scrofula just by drinking and bathing in the waters of the springs! Back then, the word spread quickly and people flocked to Excelsior Springs looking for the cure of rheumatism, eye infections, fevers, gout, diabetes, stomach and intestinal trouble, laxatives, anemia, to open sores. During the period between 1880 and 1888 wells were drilled and other springs were found in the area. Each well and spring was found to contain slightly different mineral composition. Some of the resources in the waters were so rare that they were only found in Europe. This making the area the only place in the U.S. to provide the public with the Waters. Not only were the folks drinking the waters, but they were bathing in the waters so the healing could be absorbed through the skin! In the 1900's bath houses and clinics were built to accommodate the flocking of visitors. Many famous people have visited the area to enjoy the mineral waters and baths, President Truman, and even Al Capone. Over the years, people lost interest in the "natural" cures and the unique bathhouses and springs closed. But a lot of the spring sites, historic hotels and Bathhouses are still erected to bring back the memories. You can still taste and buy the waters from Mary's 'Tiques & Treasures, The Gift Gallery, other city merchants and the Water Bar. It is still bottled!! Yes… and sold in Excelsior Springs. There are places in the Olde Towne district, where you can still enjoy the Mineral Baths!A lot of the businesses have been built over the Olympic size pools and different underground walkways that existed back in the old days! As you visit the businesses on the Walking Tour, ask the merchants about the fascinating history that goes with their building or area. |
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Debra Jean's Bakery We offer a fine selection of homemade baked items and a specialty lunch menu. We also offer breakfast pastries and an assortment of breads and rolls; you can find pies, special occasion cakes and Wedding cakes. Special orders are available! kwcreed@aol.com 816-630-2229 463 S. Thompson Ave., Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 Tue. - Sat… 6am - 3pm ... Lunch 11 - 2 |
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Colleen's Cottage A Cottage Full of Affordable Gifts & Treasures! We at the Cottage warmly invite one and all to take a relaxed stroll through our charming cottage, a 1,500 sq. ft. shop with over 8,000 affordable gifts and treasures, where you're sure to find not only that unique gift or treasure, but a friendly place to stop and forget your troubles of the day! Some of the items we offer include: Red Oak Furniture, Sail Boats, Lighthouses, Lodge items, Noah's Ark items, Dick & Jane prints, Antiques, Collectibles, Gift Baskets, Crafts, Aroma Therapy, Specialty items and more! We offer Gift Certificates, Layaway, Mail Order and accept Major Credit Cards! 816-630-8844 457 S. Thompson Ave., Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 Mon - Sat… 10am - 6pm www.colleenscottage.com E-Mail colleen@colleenscottage.com Open later on Fridays! |
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Wacky Wagon's Ladybug Please visit our website: http://www.wackywagon.com No phone or fax orders - e-mail only! |
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Rozart Pottery &
Antiques We specialize in fine pottery and glassware including Fenton Art Glass, Haeger Pottery, Frankoma Pottery, and many others. We also take great pride in our own unique Rozart Pottery, hand crafted in Excelsior Springs and inspired by the incredible artwork of the old Rookwood and Weller Potteries. In addition to these fine collectibles, shoppers will love our refinished Depression Era furniture, antique costume jewelry, huge selection of record albums and much, much more!! Please be sure to visit our web site |
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Creative Endeavor
Jewelry Designs Our specialty is creating colorful earrings from handmade polymer clay beads that are fun to wear and lightweight. Designer is Cindy Cushing from Kansas City, MO. Each bead is hand-crafted in our studio using a process that mimics the age-old glass Techniques used in millefiori (thousand flowers) glassware. Many colors of polymer clay are strategically rolled together to make a design that runs through an entire "loaf." Slices are cut from the loaf, reshaped and baked. Afterwards, each piece is sealed with 2 coats of glaze to intensify the colors and provide a professional finish. The beads are then assembled into many different styles of earrings from conservative posts to long and wild dangles. And, for those of you that do not have pierced ears, we can convert most styles to clips upon request. Perfect for giving to friends, family or yourself. You can see a sample of some of the styles we have available on our web page. http://www.wackywagon.com/cindy.html |
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This bench in our oh so famous little town is waiting for you and yours - rest a minute then continue on the Old Town Walking Tour |
Visit Wacky Wagon's Ladybug
WW Creations, Merlin, OR
