Community Links

 

21c Museum Hotel | Bentonville, Arkansas:  This upscale hotel, museum, and restaurant blends southern hospitality, modern art, and culinary creativity (and since you're wondering - 21c means 21st Century).

 

Baseball: Arkansas Naturals | Springfield Cardinals

 

Branson, Missouri: Though this eclectic destination still isn't quite sure what it wants to be when it grows up - (A new Nashville? An inland Coney Island? A more virtuous Vegas?) - it's certainly fun and family-friendly.

 

Casinos | NE Oklahoma: Buffalo Run | Downstream | Indigo Sky | Stables - Dave Ramsey does not approve, Northeast Oklahoma offers several casinos.

 

George Washington Carver National Monument | Diamond, Missouri: Learn about Carver's exceptional rise from slavery to a distiguished scientific career - and gave us the gift of peanut butter.

 

JB's Piano Bar | Joplin, Missouri: Sharps will fly on Saturday at dueling piano night!

 

Joplin Museum Complex | Joplin, MIssouri: Several small museums exploring our community's roots, which happen to be mine shafts.

 

Missouri Southern State University Sports | Joplin, Missouri: Enjoy local collegiate sports - football, basketball, baseball, and more.

 

Marian Days | Carthage, Missouri: (August) Annual festival commemorating the Vietnamese American Roman Catholic pilgrimage. Thousands of attendees gather to celebrate, partake in ethnic foods and entertainment.

 

Maple Leaf Parade | Carthage, Missouri: (October) Missouri's largest parade, lots of food, vendors, 5K, and car show.

 

Precious Moments Chapel | Carthage, Missouri: The chapel and grounds are the unique life's work of artist, Sam Butcger. Stop by for a free tour.

 

Route 66 Drive-In | Carthage, Missouri: Catch a new movie in an old-fashioned way at the 66 drive-in. Enjoy a double feature any weekend April through September.

 

Spiva Art Gallery | Joplin, Missouri: Take in local art and history exhibits, plus classes and special events.

 

Third Thursday | Joplin, Missouri: Discover local arts and businesses in downtown Joplin, every third Thursday March through October.

 

 

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Big R's | Joplin, Missouri: Great BBQ and pies.

 

Crabby's | Joplin, Missouri: Seafood and steaks, one of Joplin's best kept dining secrets.

 

Club 609 | Joplin, Missouri: Ambiance, food, and drinks. Downtown Main Street.

 

Gusano's | Joplin, Missouri: Chicago-style pizza.

 

Hackett Hot Wings | Joplin, Missouri: Locally owned by Memphis transplants.

 

HuHot | Joplin, Missouri: Mongolian BBQ

 

Ichiban | Joplin, Missouri: Sushi and Japanese.

 

Instant Karma | Joplin, Missouri: Gourmet hot dogs to die for. A great spot downtown to relax with friends.

 

Kinnaree Thai | Joplin, Missouri: Great Thai.

 

M&M Bistro | Joplin, Missouri: Authentic,Greek.

 

Mythos | Joplin, Missouri: Upscale Euro Greek Kuzina.

 

Orient Express | Joplin, Missouri: Best Chinese take out

 

Red Onion | Joplin, Missouri: If you're in a hurry try out their Espressoria.

 

Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse | Joplin, Missouri: Awesome Hibachi.

 

Wilder's Steakhouse | Joplin, Missouri: Famous for good things to eat & drink. That has been the motto since 1929 and still holds true today. Great steaks!

 

Woody's Wood-Fire Pizza | Joplin, Missouri: Cozy and smoke-free.

 

Downtown Burgers | Joplin, Missouri: If you haven’t had a Whisler’s Burger…you’re missing out! 212 S. Main, Joplin, MO and 300 N. Garrison Ave, Carthage, MO.

 

Cupcake's by Liz | Joplin, Missouri: Cupcakes nearly as big as your head!

 

Small Cakes | Joplin, Missouri: You may have seen these guys on the Food Network's Cupcake Wars.

 

All Aboard Ice Cream | Joplin, Missouri: Frozen Desserts located at 102 Castle Ct, Joplin, MO.

 

Frosted Cakerie | Joplin, Missouri: Sweet treats! 124 S. Main, Joplin, MO.

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Golf | Joplin, Missouri: Briarbrook | Carthage | Rangeline | Schifferdecker | Twin Hills Country Club

Joplin Parks and Recreation

 

Millennium Fitness Center | Joplin, Missouri: A premium tennis complex.

 

Mother Road Marathon | 4-State Area: (October) Some people prefer to run old Route 66 instead of driving it.

 

Rufus Racing | Joplin Area: Endurance sporting event management company that produces training groups and events.

 

Shoal Creek Falls | Joplin, Missouri: Missouri's largest natural, continually flowing waterfall.

 

State Parks: SW Missouri | NW Arkansas | NE Kansas

 

Trails: SW Missouri | Katy Trail | NW Arkansas

 

Walter Woods | Joplin, Missouri: A small conservation area tucked behind Redings Mill.

 

Water Parks | Joplin, Missouri: Cunningham, Ewert, and Schifferdecker

 

Wildcat Glades & Audubon Center | Joplin, Missouri: A beautiful conservation area with a nature center and trails

 

 

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Antiques: Rangeline Antique Mall | Carthage Square | Neosho Square 

 

Downtown Joplin: Join the renaissance of local commerce and arts in downtown JOMO.

 

The Landing | Branson, Missouri: Over 100 retailers and restaurants in one location!

 

Northpark Mall | Joplin, Missouri: The mall and surrounding area comprise the major retail shopping hub in Joplin.

 

Pinnacle Hills Promenade | Rogers, Arkansas: Upscale retail. 

 

Battlefield Mall | Springfield, Missouri: A large mall with many major retailers.

 

Joplin Farmer's Market | Joplin, Missouri: Thursday's and Saturday's.

Webb City Farmer's Market | Webb City, Missouri: Tuesday's and Saturday's.

 

 

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417 Magazine: Recommendations on the best attractions, restaurants, and shopping in SW Missouri.

 

Four States Homepage: This website is chocked full of local news and information.

 

Joplin Chamber of Commerce: Your source for local information.

Joplin MO Life: A well crafted guide for living life to the fullest in SW Missouri.

 

Show Me the Ozarks Magazine: This long-running regional magazine features articles and advertises area businesses.

 

Joplin Globe: Joplin's Main Information Source.