- TripBuzz found 43 things to do with kids in or near Joplin, Missouri, including 24 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carthage, Miami, Neosho and Galena.
- From Reptile World Zoo to Lazer Force Lazer Tag Zone, the Joplin area offers 27 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Theaters and Amusement Parks (All Ages).
- Located in the southwest corner of Missouri is the city of Joplin. Boomtown Run is a popular event in this city, a half-marathon, 5K and children's run that takes place each summer and draws spectators from throughout the state. The city is also home to many beautiful and well-kept state parks.
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Route 66 Vintage Iron is a motorcycle museum filled with motorcycles on display of all kinds. But it is also a convenient shopping location for motorcyclists who are in search of the best riding gear and accessories.
24.9 Miles
The Ottawa County Historical Society is an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the local area. The group operates a museum filled with artifacts and exhibits that serve the purpose of educating about local history.
24.9 Miles
The historic Dobson Memorial Center is an educational museum that is best known for being on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is characterized by gardens and a courtyard.
31.4 Miles
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1009 Truman, Lamar, MO 64759
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At the Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site, visitors can view the home where President Truman was born. Park rangers give tours of the 20 by 28 foot home containing six rooms.
32.6 Miles
At Lee's Grand Lake Resort & RV Park, visitors can rent cabin and boat packages and enjoy life on the lake. The location's facilities include a playground, a volleyball court, a pool, and a covered picnic area.
32.9 Miles
On the banks of the Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, Blue Bluff Harbor Resort offers accommodations in cabins with lake views, as well as a restaurant, a heated, enclosed fishing dock, and play areas for kids.
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Playing the latest films and blockbusters, Grove Cinema 4 offers both standard and 3D viewing formats. The theater offers a discounted rate for seniors and active military with a valid ID.
36.7 Miles
Boating, swimming, water skiing, and ATVing are common activities performed at Grand Lake O' the Cherokees. Most people simply refer to it as Grand Lake and tend to stay for longer periods at the campsites or on-site lodging.
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11368 US Hwy 59 Grove at Sailboat Bridge, Grove, OK 74344
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A sight-seeing tour on board either a 67-foot twin-decked, paddle wheel riverboat or an even larger sister ship, the Cherokee Queen Riverboat Ride offers a wide variety of tours. Options range from day tours to dinner and dance cruises.
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A community theater group, the Grove Community Playmakers perform a seasonally-changing slate of productions, including dramas, musicals, comedies. Members of the Oklahoma Community Theater Association, the Playmakers are dedicated to bringing quality theater to the area.