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Read MoreExploring the Arts in Joplin
We have a thriving arts community in our city, so I put together this itinerary for exploring the arts in Joplin.
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Read MoreGrand Falls
Grand Falls is a must-see for anyone visiting – or living in – Joplin.
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Read MoreKid Fun Weekend in Joplin
Looking for things to do with the kids this weekend? This kid fun weekend in Joplin itinerary has ideas to keep the kids entertained.
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Read MoreA Tour of Joplin-Area Breweries and Wineries
Come along with me as I explore the breweries and wineries in the Joplin area.
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Read MoreWildcat Park
With so many different types of landscapes in such a compact area, you can experience a new nature adventure each time you visit Wildcat Park.
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Read MoreShoal 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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Read MoreRoute 66 Joplin
I’m a tourist in my own town as I get my kicks on Joplin’s Route 66.
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Read MoreThird Thursday
On the third Thursday of each month from March through October, performance stages, vendor tents and food carts are set up on Joplin’s Main Street, and downtown buildings open their doors to feature art displays.
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Southeast Kansas Nature Center
Perched high atop a hill overlooking Shoal Creek, the Southeast Kansas Nature Ceneter acts as a beacon for those who want to explore and connect with nature in the Ozark Plateau Region.
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Springfield’s Dickerson Park Zoo
Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, Missouri, is my go-to zoo, and here’s why: It’s close to Joplin (only one hour), it’s small (no dragging tired kids around for hours on end), you can actually see (and feed!) the animals, and it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg (a family of four can expect to pay around $30).
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The Top 5 Picnic Spots in Joplin
Forget eating inside! How about some breathtaking scenery to go along with your lunch? Here are the top 5 picnic spots in Joplin.
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All Aboard Ice Cream
There are restaurants you stop at to fill your belly, and then there are restaurants you visit to fill the pages in your family’s book of memories.
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Handmade by Rebecca: Transforming Trash Into Art
Rebecca Bristow rescues items from trash and recycling bins and transforms them into treasures such as earrings, suncatchers, and mobiles.
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Devil’s Den State Park
Devil’s Den State Park is located in the Boston Mountains of northwest Arkansas and offers camping, biking, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, and hiking.
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The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure
Just off of the louder-than-life Branson strip lies Butterfly Palace, a quiet attraction that focuses on nature and science rather than showbiz.
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Grown-Up Fun at Tilt Studio
This entertainment destination is not just for kids. In fact, it makes a great place for a one-of-a-kind date night.
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