Attractions in Joplin, Missouri

Amusements

Aircraft-Balloons 417-472-6322
18286 Highway 60, Joplin, MO 64801
Features hot air balloon rides and lessons. more info map
Carousel Park 417-626-7710
3834 West 7th, Joplin, MO 64801
Carousel Park consists of amusement rides, two 18 hole miniature golf courses, batting cages, go karts, bumper boats, an arcade and indoor and outdoor party areas. more info map
Richardson's Candy House 417-624-1515
454 Redings Mill Road, Joplin, MO 64801
View candy makers create fine-dipped chocolates, fudge and divinity in the unique 60-year old Rock Tavern in Historic Redings Mill. more info map

Post Memorial Art Reference Library 417-782-7678
300 Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801
Art research library housed in English-style great hall. The library is furnished with European art and antiques from the Winfred and Elizabeth Post collection. more info map

Grand Falls
Riverside Drive, Joplin, MO 64801
Grand Falls holds first place in Missouri as the only continuously flowing waterfall. more info map
John C. Cox Pioneer Cemetery 417-623-1180
615 Persimmon, Joplin, MO 64801
Civil War and Spanish-American War veterans and early settlers are buried in Cox Cemetery. Located north of the homestead of Joplin's co-founder, John C. Cox. more info map

Joplin Public Library 417-623-7953
300 South Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801
This local public library is the largest between Springfield and Tulsa. Housing over 100,000 books, magazines and reference materials, they also have information... more info map

Joplin Historical & Mineral Museum 417-623-1180
Schifferdecker Park, Joplin, MO 64801
Joplin, Missouri
Includes mining equipment, models and more. more info map
Country Caboose 417-624-3861
1100 North Prosperity, Joplin, MO 64801
See a renovated Santa Fe and a Frisco caboose and a Jersey Central passenger car at this local attraction. All of the cabooses are filled with railroad memorabilia and... more info map
Dorothea B. Hoover Historical Museum 417-623-1180
Fourth Street & Schifferdecker Avenue, Joplin, MO 64801
Schifferdecker Park
A variety of historic items depicting the development of Joplin are on display at this museum, including a 1927 American LaFrance fire engine, an extensive doll... more info map
Everett J. Ritchie Tri-State Mineral Museum 417-623-2341
Fourth Street & Schifferdecker Avenue, Joplin, MO 64801
Schifferdecker Park
Founded in 1931, this museum houses one of the world's largest collections of lead and zinc ore dating back to Joplin's mining days. You'll also see a large collection... more info map
George A. Spiva Center for Arts 417-623-0183
222 West Third Street, Joplin, MO 64801
Showcasing a variety of incredible artwork, this is a wonderful place to tour. more info map
Joplin Museum Complex 417-623-1180
Schifferdecker Park, Joplin, MO 64801
Joplin, MO
Two museums-in-one tell the story of Joplin history and mining in the Tri-State district. Victorian rooms, textiles, minerals, models and much more! more info map

Newton County Historical Park 417-451-4940
121 North Washington Street, Neosho, MO 64850
Lush and green, Newton County Historical Park is a wonderful place to relax or tour. more info map