- TripBuzz found 35 things to do with kids in or near Carthage, Missouri, including 24 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Joplin, Neosho, Galena and Lamar.
- From Precious Moments Park to 66 Drive-In Theatre, the Carthage area offers 27 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Parks, Historic Sites and Movie Theaters.
- Carthage rests 60 miles west of Springfield close to Missouri's border with Kansas. While it is the county seat of Jasper County, the town itself is quite small and is surrounded by rural farmland. A wide range of historic Victorian buildings that were built when the town became incredibly properous following the Civil War have been preserved.
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Featuring sports facilities, Ewert Park can be used for tennis, basketball and baseball as well as other open field recreational activities and sports. The park also has a children's playground, restrooms and picnic areas with grills.
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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.
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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.
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The purpose of the Stained Glass Theatre West is to provide training, resources, and opportunities for individuals in the community to develop aspiring actors. The theater gives discounts on tickets to groups of 10 or more.
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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.
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The historic Joplin Little Theatre is a musical theater that shows high quality live productions. The theater features dressing rooms, tool and shop space, restrooms, and a storage and fly gallery.
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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.
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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.
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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.