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Casinos

Downstream Casino Resort provides Las Vegas-style entertainment. The newest Gaming machines, traditional table games and a very stylish poker room. Enjoy fine dining at Buffalo Grill, Spring River Buffet or Red Oak Steakhouse or endless buffet. Check the entertainment schedule on their web page.

Check out the Bordertown Casino and the new Bordertown Outpost. Enjoy high stakes bingo, slots, poker and table games. Three Sisters Restaurant serves a complete menu from breakfast to a delicious steak.

Joplin Museum Complex

The Evert J. Richie Tri-State Mineral Museum Mining zinc and lead was a big part in the development of this area. The Dorothy B. Hoover Historical Museum back to the beginning of Joplin and Route 66.
For more information on the museum complex view their website.

Big Brutus

Bucyrus Erie Model 1850B, the second largest electric shovel in the world; 160 ft. tall, weighs 11 million lbs., 90 cubic feet 150 ton bucket. It moved with lightening speed up to 0.22 mph. If size matters, this is a must see.

Sandstone Gardens

The "mansion" at Exit #1 is a premier home & garden shopping destination and exquisite meal at The Sandstone Bistro. No room for landscaping items in your vehicle, they ship world wide.

Candy House Gourmet Chocolate

Tour an old 1970 rock tavern in the Ozarks just south of town. Treat yourself or someone you love to hand-dipped chocolates, English toffee, caramel pecan treats or other sweet delights. For more information view the website.

Precious Moments Park & Chapel

Southwest Missouri's largest attraction just a few miles down the road, the world's largest gift shop for teardrop-eye children called "Precious Moments".

Route 66 Drive-in Theater

Take a trip into the past. Open only on Friday & Saturday (in season). Visit the 66 Drive-in Theater online for more information.

George Washington Carver National Monument

Museum, discovery lab and self-guided nature trails to explore at the George Washington Carver National Monument.

Wildcat Glades

Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center is a place where children, families and people of all backgrounds can connect to nature in a fun and nurturing environment.

Spiva Center for the Arts

George A. Spiva believed opportunities in the arts should be available to everyone. The exhibition, education, and cultural center named in his honor is located in the heart of downtown Joplin, Missouri.

Reptile World Zoo

Reptile World is a great Joplin area family fun attraction.

Stained Glass Theater

For information on this beautiful theater, visit their website.

Historic Murphysburg District

The historic district includes Sergeant Avenue and Moffet Avenue from 1st Street to 7th Street.

Shopping

Serving a greater population of 250,000 Joplin has (2) Wal-Mart Super Centers, Sam's Club, and the Northpark Shopping Mall. Antiquing; Antique Mansion, Connie's Collectables, My Sister & Me, effie jane's, Eccentrix, Kate's Kottage and many more.

Great Eating

Fine dining: a local favorite, Jim Bob's Steakhouse, Outback and many others.
Traditional family restaurants: Applebee's, Cheddar's, Olive Garden, Rib Crib, and Cracker Barrel and more.
Buffets: Ryans, Golden Coral, Grand Fortuna, Great Wall Chinese, Taiwan Buffet, Wok & Roll and others.
Local favorites; Undercliff Grill & Bar (family), Turtleheads Raw Bar (adult)
Many great BBQ, Mexican, seafood and other ethnic foods.

Golf

Eagle Creek Golf (2) 18 hole private & public
Schifferdecker Golf Course 18 hole public
Twin Hills Country Club 18 hole private course

Kids Activities

The Bridge, Autumn Ramp Park & Foundry - FREE teen activity center with live music and dancing, a climbing wall and gym.
Route 66 Carousel Park
Lazer City
Frisbee Golf at McClelland Park
Paintball Ridge with 200 acres of rough terrain and two castles