- The list below includes 35 free or cheap things to do in or near Carthage, Missouri, including 28 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Historic Sites and Movie Theaters.
- From Precious Moments Park to Precious Moments Park & Chapel, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carthage and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Joplin, Neosho, Galena and Lamar.
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12.8 Miles
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222 West 3rd Street, Joplin, MO 64801
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Founded in 1947, the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts promotes visual arts, performing arts and literature all the same. It is housed in the 1893 built Zelleken House.
13.1 Miles
The Local Color Art Gallery & Studio is an art gallery that showcases local artists artwork at the historical Gryphon Building. The company offers educational art classes to children as well as adults.
13.6 Miles
A 40-lane bowling center, Carl Richard's 4th Street Bowl offers open and league bowling along with birthday party hosting. The center provides pool tables, arcade games, a lounge, a pro shop and a snack bar with food and drinks.
14.4 Miles
After being hit by a tornado, the rebuilt Cunningham Park now has playgrounds, a waterpark, ponds, and plenty of monuments. It has been restored to its former beauty and has new features.
14.5 Miles
Nestled in the Tri-State Mining District, the Joplin Museum Complex contains four buildings. Two are museums, one is an athletic hall of fame and the fourth is a mineral museum. The most unusual collection in the museum complex is its huge assortment of cookie cutters.
14.7 Miles
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Schifferdecker Park, Joplin, MO 64801
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Located within the Joplin Museum Complex, the Hoover Dorothea B Historical Museum displays the history of the development of the local area during the mining era. Artifacts at the museum include a 1927 fire engine, circus room, and children's playhouse.
15.1 Miles
Located on Shoal Creek, Grand Falls is a scenic natural waterfall measuring over 25 feet in height. Visitors to the falls enjoy swimming in the creek or just sitting by and enjoying the picturesque views of the falls.
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201 West Riviera Drive, Joplin, MO 64804
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Established to promote respect for wildlife, The Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center offers activities for all ages. It features a stream, a substantial aquarium, a series of terrariums full of local insect and arachnid species, and educational programs for school groups and families.
19.3 Miles
Mater is the old truck which inspired the Pixar character from the animation Cars. The completed restored site will include a gift shop, a snack bar, and the truck itself.
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Featuring a 50,000 square-foot showroom, Sandstone Gardens is a store that features a large variety of home decor products and accessories. While visiting the gardens, guests also have the opportunity to enjoy a meal at the Bistro on-site.