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items When you're visiting the Joplin, MO area be sure to check out these local fan favorites!
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Outdoor Activities
Huge park that the kiddos enjoyed. Also a nice little lake for those who like to fish. I believe you can rent canoes, too!
Kellogg Lake Park | Parks and Recreation
A cute little local Farmer's Market! It's right next to the Carthage Square park and Library, too. Always fresh produce, sourdough and other treats.
Carthage Farmers Market
Beautiful Waterfall right here in SW Missouri! A definite must-see while you're in town visiting.
Grand Falls | Visit Joplin
A fun place to visit if you have young kids! A local park with all sorts of fun activities and holiday events.
Diamond Grove Adventures
Restaurants
Delicious pizza! One thing I love to do while traveling or visiting is trying local places. So a definite must try!
Uskana Pizza
A dinner and a show - a horse show to be exact! Local favorite featuring horse shows from the local high schools, organizations, colleges, etc. Enjoy good food with typical steakhouse prices.
Lucky J Steakhouse & Arena
The best, cheapest burgers in town! You won't be at these prices and they're delicious, too!
Whisler's Drive-Up
Our favorite local Chinese buffet. However, we usually order takeout from the menu. But the buffet is good, too! Large selection that includes hibachi and sushi. Clean place.
King Buffet
Best Vietnamese Food in Joplin, MO! The owner is wonderful, too!
PHO-4-EVER
As a Thai myself, I thoroughly enjoyed this little Thai restaurant. Must get the Thai iced coffee!
Kinnaree Thai Cuisine
Went here for my son's birthday and the portions are HUGE! Authentic flavors, friendly service, a definite rec. Small place tho and limited parking.
Taqueria Los Compas
This Italian smokehouse makes their own pasta and it was absolutely fabulous! The atmosphere is fun, too! It feels like a local favorite hangout with lots of daily events happening.
Famos Grill – Italian Smokehouse
This little, local diner boasts a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere with the most delicious fries, burgers and more! My daughter says these are her #1 favorite french fries!
IGGY'S DINER, Carthage - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone ...
Great place for breakfast! I love the local family diner feel. I would just recommend breakfast, as lunch/dinner wasn't as impressive and prefer other places for lunch/dinner. But breakfast is great!
Carthage Family Restaurant
Our #1 favorite breakfast place when in a pinch! Seriously, husband and I needed to waste an hour. But we were done within 25 minutes and had to just sit to continue wasting time, lol. They are FAST AND DELICIOUS! So if you're every in need of a plac...
Sunrise Cafe | Visit Joplin
Other Food & Drinks
My daughter's favorite coffee spot. We stop here regularly. The staff is friendly and I love that they play Christian music!
Maple Leaf Coffeehouse
Our favorite local ice cream place! So many unique flavors to choose from. And they change out regularly. Not priced too high either. Parking is terrible. But we go here often because it's so worth it!
Scoop It | Carthage MO
Been a favorite place of mine since I was a kid! We got 5 ice creams for us for like $12. Cheap and delicious!
Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Store
This Boba Tea place inside our local mall seriously has the prettiest boba teas, ever! And they taste great, too!
Boba Teaz - Visit Joplin, MO
Arts & Entertainment
Fun bowling alley with a ninja course, indoor play place and mini golf! We have had several birthday parties here! Plus they participate in the Kids Bowl Free Summer event!
G3 Entertainment