- 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
Showing 1-10 of
70
0.0 Miles
Divers learn how to breathe underwater and take a practice plunge in a heated, indoor aquatic simulator
0.2 Miles
91%
74 votes
510 South Kentucky Avenue, Joplin, MO 64801
MoreLess Info
Children and adults alike may find it worth the while visiting Candy House Gourmet Chocolates, with its large variety of candy, chocolate, and other sweet specialties.
1.7 Miles
After being hit by a tornado, the rebuilt Cunningham Park now has playgrounds, a waterpark, ponds, and plenty of monuments. It has been restored to its former beauty and has new features.
3.8 Miles
83%
107 votes
201 West Riviera Drive, Joplin, MO 64804
MoreLess Info
Established to promote respect for wildlife, The Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center offers activities for all ages. It features a stream, a substantial aquarium, a series of terrariums full of local insect and arachnid species, and educational programs for school groups and families.
0.3 Miles
96%
27 votes
222 West 3rd Street, Joplin, MO 64801
MoreLess Info
Founded in 1947, the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts promotes visual arts, performing arts and literature all the same. It is housed in the 1893 built Zelleken House.
4.5 Miles
Located on Shoal Creek, Grand Falls is a scenic natural waterfall measuring over 25 feet in height. Visitors to the falls enjoy swimming in the creek or just sitting by and enjoying the picturesque views of the falls.
2.0 Miles
Nestled in the Tri-State Mining District, the Joplin Museum Complex contains four buildings. Two are museums, one is an athletic hall of fame and the fourth is a mineral museum. The most unusual collection in the museum complex is its huge assortment of cookie cutters.
7.3 Miles
Featuring a 50,000 square-foot showroom, Sandstone Gardens is a store that features a large variety of home decor products and accessories. While visiting the gardens, guests also have the opportunity to enjoy a meal at the Bistro on-site.
2.8 Miles
The Route 66 Carousel Park may worth the while for the entire family, with its amusement rides, miniature golf courses, and indoor arcades, just to name a few. There are also special designated areas, in which birthday parties can be held.
6.5 Miles
At the Reptile World Zoo can be seen alligators, snakes of all sizes and colors, iguanas, and plenty of other reptiles. They also have other animals too, including in here parrots and domestic animals.
2.4 Miles
The Lazer Force Lazer Tag Zone has a 6,000 square foot, two-story arena that can hold up to 30 players at a time. The equipment does not have lag time.