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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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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
This chili recipe is made with turkey instead of beef (yeah, healthy!) and is cooked in a slow cooker (yeah, convenient!).
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Family Fun at Roller City
Roller City has breathed new life into a damaged building and brought family-friendly roller skating back to Joplin.
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To see what’s happening in the Joplin area, click on “Joplin Area Events Calendar” on the top menu of the home page.
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Ranchero Sandwiches
Ranchero sandwiches consist of sweet Hawaiian rolls stuffed with Black Forest ham and Swiss cheese, and then topped with a savory poppy seed sauce. Easy to make, they are perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a tailgate party snack.
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Judy’s Spinach Artichoke Dip
What is it about spinach artichoke dip that makes it so delicious? Not many people claim to be fans of plain spinach or even artichokes, but combine the two and add some rich creaminess and you’ve got an addictive savory dish.
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Carthage Kiwanis Club’s Kiddieland
Kiddieland is an amusement park run by the Kiwanis Club of Carthage. For the preschool crowd, it’s worth taking a trip to Carthage; at only $.50 per ride, Kiddieland is an affordable, fun destination.
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Banana Bread Bars with Brown Butter Frosting
Moist, delicious banana bread is one of the best comfort foods. If you bake it in a jelly roll pan, top it with some brown butter frosting and then sprinkle it with sea salt, you’ve got yourself crowd-pleasing bite-sized treats called Banana Bread Bars with Brown Butter Frosting.
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“THE” Dinner Group Salad
Whenever I have a dinner party to go to, I’ll ask the hostess what dish she would like me to bring. Most of the time the response is, “Could you bring the salad? You know the one – THE salad.”
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