Digging Into Joplin History
My dad is a huge history buff, so I enjoy taking him to historical places in Joplin. Here’s an itinerary I created which highlights Joplin history.
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Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center
Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center educates visitors about Joplin’s rare chert glades and the plants and animals that live here.
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Bookhouse Cinema
Located on Broadway Street in Joplin, Bookhouse Cinema is a modern-day gathering place, featuring a theater, restaurant, and pub.
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Carl Junction Bluegrass Festival
The Carl Junction Bluegrass Festival has live music, food, arts and crafts vendors, community organization booths, a car show, and kids activities.
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Joplin Arts Fest
This is the granddaddy of arts festivals in southwest Missouri, and it’s expected to draw a crowd of 20,000 art lovers to Main Street during this year’s event.
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Joplin Empire Market
Joplin Empire Market is a year-round market features vendors from a 150-mile radius selling produce, meats, eggs, local products, crafts, and art.
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Get Creative! Weekend Fun Isn’t Just for Kids
Break out of your regular routine this weekend! Check out this list of Joplin area programs for adults in subjects like art, history, gardening, nature, yoga, and more.
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