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Posted by Christine on May 20, 2024

Exploring 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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Posted by Christine on Apr 16, 2024

Grand Falls

Grand Falls is a must-see for anyone visiting – or living in – Joplin.

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Posted by Christine on Mar 31, 2024

Kid 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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Posted by Christine on Nov 7, 2020

A 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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Posted by Christine on Sep 5, 2019

Wildcat 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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Posted by Christine on Sep 5, 2019

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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Posted by Christine on Mar 11, 2019

Route 66 Joplin

I’m a tourist in my own town as I get my kicks on Joplin’s Route 66.

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Posted by Christine on May 17, 2016

Third 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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Bookhouse Cinema

Posted on Feb 20, 2019

Located on Broadway Street in Joplin, Bookhouse Cinema is a modern-day gathering place, featuring a theater, restaurant, and pub.

Joplin Indoor Birthday Party Venues

Posted on Jan 19, 2019

I’ve put together a list of indoor birthday party venues for those of you planning winter birthday parties. This list may also come in handy for those celebrating birthdays in the middle of Joplin’s unbearably hot, humid summers, too.

Lennon’s Boutique

Posted on Nov 19, 2018

Lennon’s Boutique sells premium women’s clothing brands like Citizens of Humanity, Cupcakes and Cashmere, Free People, and French Connection.

Social BTB

Posted on Nov 8, 2018

More than just a restaurant, downtown Joplin’s Social BTB (which stands for Burgers, Tenders, Beer) is a gathering place.

Carl Junction Bluegrass Festival

Posted on Sep 24, 2018

The Carl Junction Bluegrass Festival has live music, food, arts and crafts vendors, community organization booths, a car show, and kids activities.

Joplin Arts Fest

Posted on Sep 21, 2018

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.