Excelsior Springs has been named one of Missouri’s top nine favorite small towns. Missouri offers a mix of heritage, scenery and experiences, according to worldatlas. com. Excelsior Springs has all of that and more. The most liked things about this community included local shops, Historic Hall of Waters, The Elms Hotel and Watkins Woolen Mill Historic Site. Local councilman Reggie St. John heard about the town’s ranking and said his favorite thing about Excelsior is the location. “I used to commute 40-plus miles to Kansas City for a job,” St. John said. “I came here because I didn’t want to live in the city.” The location of Excelsior Springs appeals to him because he, like many others, is close enough to job opportunities but can still experience a small-town atmosphere. Merchants are also abundant in Excelsior Springs, he said, noting the business can address any requirements or needs for the area’s residents. St. John also noted residents do not have to leave town for…