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It’s Patio Season!

Sunshine! Cocktails! Summer Salads! Craft Beer! Music! Flowers! Umbrellas! Friends!

Get outside and enjoy the open air. Patio Season is here!

Here’s a list of the top 8 outdoor spaces in Downtown Excelsior Springs you are going to want to check out this season…

1. The Elms Hotel & Spa

Just picture it! Lounging by the pool, a drink in hand, or a quick dip after basking in the sun! This pool patio has it all! If you’re coming in for a weekend visit, book your stay and plan to enjoy a little bit of your time at this beautiful amenity for hotel guests.

Image from The Elms Hotel & Spa Facebook Page
Image from Broadway Bar & Grill Facebook Page

2. Broadway Bar & Grill

Did you say happy hour? You will want to set up a time to enjoy these back deck digs at Broadway Bar & Grill! If you time it right, you might even be able to enjoy a kid’s baseball game or adult slow pitch while taking in the beautiful view of Fishing River Linear Park.

3. Wabash BBQ

Wabash BBQ makes for the perfect “whistle stop” for food, fun, and friends! Grab a cold one and enjoy a delicious slab of ribs on their patio. Make it a Saturday late afternoon and then stick around to listen to live music in the Blues Garden the night!

Image from Dubious Claims Brewing Co. Facebook Page

4. Dubious Claims Brewing Co.

Don’t miss out on the new and updated outdoor digs at Dubious Claims Brewing Co.! Grab a delicious craft beer, snack on some wings, and enjoy the summer sun with friends!

5. Brooke Baxter Memorial Pocket Park

If you’re looking for a place to chill and relax you’ll definitely want to enjoy the Brooke Baxter Pocket Park located next door to Payne Jailhouse Bed & Breakfast! Enjoy the aroma of flowers and take in the beauty.

6. Willow Spring Mercantile

You’ll love having lunch and wine just outside the bistro doors at Willow Spring Mercantile when you step into the Lithia No. 1 Well Pagoda. We recommend enjoying a glass of your favorite wine and choosing from their delicious gourmet menu your favorite food pairing, but here’s the secret… Say yes to the Hot Bacon Cheddar Dip. You’ll thanks us later.

7. Ventana Gourmet Grill

Whether it’s a friend or a special someone, sitting outside Ventana Gourmet Grill in their new 2 top bistro sets is a win for everyone! Enjoy a delicious gourmet dinner and even bring your pup along for the fun, too! Don’t skip out on the cheesecake, it’s to die for!

Photography Credit : Kevin Morgan Photography

8. Carolyn Schutte Pocket Park

Everyone enjoys an Adirondack chair, right? You’ll find 5 to take advantage of in the Carolyn Schutte Pocket Park. View the beautiful mural art while listening to the fountain flow. Just another great outdoor space in Downtown Excelsior Springs you can enjoy with 4 of your closest friends when you visit us next.