Restored 1790s French and American Indian trading post and village with five log houses. One house is one of the oldest west of the Mississippi; all are furnished with 1700s American antiques. The landscaping and gardens are period. The site overlooks the Missouri River. A historian gives a one-hour tour, by appointment.

The Hall of Waters was built in 1936 and 1937 to open as the distribution point for 10 of Excelsior Springs distinct healing mineral waters. The building is available for tours. It housed the World’s Longest Water Bar, indoor swimming pool, Polio pool, the water department and a spa for both men and women. Today the Hall of Waters houses the city offices and the Hall of Waters Visitor Center and Cultural Museum which offers tourist and visitor information along with area attraction, shopping and event brochures. On the National Register of Historic Places.

Faust Historic Village is a collection of buildings in Faust Park. They were moved from locations in the Chesterfield and St. Louis area to be saved from demolition. The buildings, circa 1840-90, are open to the public for tours weekdays (for a fee) and by appointment. During the tours, these homes are staffed by trained docents who recount the history of each house. A blacksmith is working in the blacksmith shop many weekends throughout the summer. On select weekends, the village is open to the public for free.

A 1908 Gothic Revival building with stained-glass windows, ornate statuary and hand-carved wooden appointments. A popular setting for weddings and receptions. Guided tours are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Admission: $2; younger than 19, $1.Call for an appointment.

Visit the Missouri frontier in the 1830s. Mormon settlements and pioneering in the Missouri wilderness. See the first printing press built west of the Mississippi. There are authentic furnished cabins, period clothes, and tools. See full length movies, videos and free printed handouts. This also is a serene place to visit.

It was here that French merchants Pierre Laclede and Auguste Chouteau first cleared land, built trading posts and established St. Louis. Today The Landing is a mix of old and new. Nineteenth century warehouses still stand, given a second life as office and residential space, and street-level restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Most nights, the streets and bars are alive with visitors having a drink, listening to a band or checking out the wares of shops and other attractions. Horse-drawn carriages ply the original cobblestone streets. The Landing hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Laclede's Landing is located beside the Mississippi River, north of the Gateway Arch, three blocks east of the American’s Center. Visit our Web site for a list of attractions and event schedules.

Office and courtroom used by Harry S Truman while he served an elected position as presiding judge of the county court during the 1930s. A 30 minute film, The Man From Independence, is available for viewing. The film covers Truman's lengthy career in public service.

THIS FACILITY IS CLOSED UNTIL 2012 FOR MAJOR RENOVATIONS.

Originally built in 1833, this recreation of the Liberty Jail once held the Mormon Prophet and leader Joseph Smith and five others. Over the winter of 1838-39, they were confined to a dungeon measuring 14 feet by 14.5 feet. They had no heat or water. This historic jail is enclosed in a granite rotunda making it available year-round.

The Common Pleas Courthouse was completed in 1854. It sits high atop the hill overlooking the downtown area. It played a big part in our history, from Indian council meetings to the Civil War. The “dungeon” was used to jail southern sympathizers and perhaps confederate soldiers. On the west side of the courthouse stand three memorials. A cast of a Union soldier, who sits atop a fountain way, was presented by the Women's Relief Corps in 1911. Another, made from Georgia silver gray marble, was presented to the city in 1931 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The third is a Vietnam Memorial.