- TripBuzz found 35 things to do with kids in or near Carthage, Missouri, including 24 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Joplin, Neosho, Galena and Lamar.
- From Precious Moments Park to 66 Drive-In Theatre, the Carthage area offers 27 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Parks, Historic Sites and Movie Theaters.
- Carthage rests 60 miles west of Springfield close to Missouri's border with Kansas. While it is the county seat of Jasper County, the town itself is quite small and is surrounded by rural farmland. A wide range of historic Victorian buildings that were built when the town became incredibly properous following the Civil War have been preserved.
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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.
21.4 Miles
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121 N Washington Street, Neosho, MO 64850
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The Newton Country Historical Society Museum is a museum that provides an educational experience for visitors to learn about the local history of the area. The museum contains many different historical items and also houses a large pavilion.
21.8 Miles
Edgewood Bowl provides bowling and entertainment for the entire family and is completely smoke free. They offer bumper bowling lanes just for children along with cosmic bowling, league bowling and also host birthday parties.
22.1 Miles
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1009 Truman, Lamar, MO 64759
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At the Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site, visitors can view the home where President Truman was born. Park rangers give tours of the 20 by 28 foot home containing six rooms.
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A movie theater multiplex with six auditoriums, the Neosho 6 screens primarily first-run Hollywood films in digital video and sound. The theater offers discount matinees and other promotions, and serves an array of concessions.
37.2 Miles
Home to leagues and tournaments, Playland Lanes features 16 lanes of bowling with shoe rental and cosmic bowling. It offers a grill with food and drinks, arcade games, a pro shop and party packages.
37.4 Miles
At B & B Miami Cineplex, visitors can see newly released movies with digital projection, digital sound, stadium seating auditoriums, and 3D showings. The theater has a party room that can be rented for private events.
37.5 Miles
The Coleman Theater was opened in 1929 and has never been out of operation since that time. A wide range of entertainment is offered, including ballet, opera, country music, first-run movies, special children's events, and dance bands.
37.6 Miles
The well appointed Twin Bridges Recreation Area continues to draw visitors with RV and tent campgrounds, lake huts, playgrounds and picnic facilities. An excellent fishing center with enclosed dock, bait, tackle, and boat ramps will ensure a trophy catch.
37.7 Miles
The motorcycle history of Route 66 is the core of the Vintage Iron Motorcycle Museum, but there are also some exhibits which look at other vintage motorcycles as well. The gift shop provides special items to commemorate a visit as well as motorcycle gear.