- The list below includes 58 free or cheap things to do in or near Excelsior Springs, Missouri, including 68 different types of inexpensive activities like Dinner Theaters, Parks, History Museums and Movie Theaters.
- From Paradise Playhouse to Whitewater Memorial State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Excelsior Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Independence, Liberty, Blue Springs and Kansas City.
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Connecting parks and walking trails throughout Jackson County, Landahl Park is popular among outdoor enthusiasts throughout Missouri. Its paved trails are suitable for nature walkers, bicyclists, joggers and runners alike.
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The Vaile Mansion was built in 1881 in the Victorian architectural style. It was included in several magazines and TV shows on the Great Houses to Visit list.
19.4 Miles
Independence, Missouri is home to the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum. Dedicated to the legacy of late United States President Harry S. Truman, the facility offers visitor tours and hosts a series of lectures called 'Talkin' Truman.'
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Independence Square, Independence, MO
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A renovated old-style courthouse, the Historic Jackson County Truman Courthouse/Truman Courtroom/Jackson Art Museum offers hour-long guided tours by knowledgeable guides. The bottom floor houses an art collection and a handicraft shop.
19.8 Miles
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267 votes
223 N. Main St., Independence, MO 64050
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Declared a National Historic Site in 1983, the Harry S Truman National Historic Site has on its premises the Truman House and the Truman Farm House. There are exhibited more than 50,000 items depicting the life of the former president and its family.
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The Independence Square is the home of plenty business in the downtown area: cafes, boutiques, and restaurants are some of them.
19.8 Miles
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62 votes
217 North Main Street, Independence, MO 64050
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Dedicated to local criminal justice history, the Jail, Marshal's House & Museum in Indepenence, Missouri takes visitors back to the harsh, draconian environment of an historic American prison. The museum is only open from April through the end of October.
19.8 Miles
Housing a small museum, the National Frontier Trail Center offers American history buffs displays and a short film highlighting the five historic westward trails. There are diary excerpt from pioneers and personal accounts of the grueling trails.
19.9 Miles
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2 votes
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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31 votes
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.