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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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Joplin Historic District Tour
Years ago, when I first visited Joplin, I remember driving through a neighborhood of sprawling historic homes just blocks from the hustle and bustle of downtown.
This Joplin historic district, filled with many examples of Queen Anne and Colonial Revival architectural styles, is called Murphysburg.
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Route 66 Memories
Burma Shave signs and Wigwam Motels: These are some of my father-in-law’s memories of traveling Route 66 during its heyday.
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Garvin Park
Located in the center of town, this city park with its curious orange structure is a family favorite.
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Route 66 Carthage
With its Route 66 icons, civil war battle sites, elegant mansions, art galleries, and unique shops, the southwest Missouri town of Carthage offers a myriad of attractions for visitors.
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Red Oak II
Walking through Red Oak II is like traveling back in time and experiencing life less complicated.
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Parr Hill Park
Where can you go to cool off in Joplin when all of the public pools are closed? Grab a towel and head on over to Parr Hill Park, located at 18th and Kansas Streets.
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Mother Road Coffee
Mother Road Coffee in Carthage offers a taste of small town America to visitors from all over the world.
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Fresh Blackberries at Berry King Farm
Today was a picture perfect day for picking blackberries. The sky was bright blue and the temperature was in the low ’80s, so we headed to Berry King Farm.
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