- Our list of the best things to do in Joplin, Missouri, features the top 53 nearby activities — including 19 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Joplin, MO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Joplin, MO , followed by 30 popular activities in nearby cities, including Carthage, Miami, Neosho and Galena
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Two games of bowling in a family-friendly center with snack bar, arcade, and billiards
2.6 Miles
A 14-screen movie theater, Regal Northstar Stadium 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, self-service and mobile ticketing, arcade games, a party room and a snack bar.
1.7 Miles
Visitors can experience designer courses and amenities at Hardcore Skate. Features include rails, stairs, half pipes, ramps, and plenty of space for skaters to practice new tricks in a safe and clean environment.
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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.
6.9 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.
9.5 Miles
Precious Moments Park is a sanctuary containing Biblical murals. The artist and creator designed the Precious Moments Chapel to touch the lives of those who enter with a sense of hope and peace. Dozens of murals depict stories of creation to the resurrection.
9.6 Miles
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4321 S. Chapel Road, Carthage, MO 64836
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Opened in 1989, Precious Moments Park & Chapel is a location dedicated solely to Precious Moments figurines. Visitors to the park commonly enjoy viewing the statues, visiting the gift shop, or visiting the chapel inspired by the Sistine Chapel.
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One of the last drive-in theaters on Route 66. This drive-in has a play area for kids underneath the screen which lights up during intermission. Old advertisements are played during the intermission. The movie starts when the sun sets. They also have a snack bar on site.
10.7 Miles
Promotion, facilitation, and support of the performing arts, is a Stone's Throw Dinner Theater mission. The plays are often very funny and the meals are more than enough to satisfy most appetites.
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796 S Stone Ln, Carthage, MO 64836
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From magic shows to comedies, Stone's Throw Dinner Theatre produces theatrical performances for the community's enjoyment. Each production has its own custom menu for visitors to sample from while watching the performance.
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Dedicated in 1988, Carthage's Marlon Perkins Statue is a larger than life bronze sculpture that commemorates the life of the famous wildlife documentarian and television personality. The statue is located in the town park.