Guidebook for Asbury
Food Scene
Cowboy Bob's
600 Holland AveGreat local joint, with daily specials
Pichler's Chicken Annies
1271 S 220th StSome of the best fried chicken in the world. Featured on Food Wars.
Randy's Drive In
1201 E Pennell StLocally owned burger joint, great burgers and shakes
Lotus Express
412 S Broadway StBest carryout Chinese
Sweet Designs Cakery
311 N BroadwayDelicious, fun and unique cakes and cupcakes for a quick sweet treat.
Drinks & Nightlife
Keltoi Winery
17705 Co Rd 260Local Winery producing a wide variety flavors . Stop in for a tasting or tour or both!
Kansas Crossing Casino + Hotel
1275 South Highway 69 CountryTables and Slots
In my opinion, this is the best bars in town. Great atmosphere, great specials and great people. You will have a great time hearing one of the local bands or comedians preform on the weekends.
TJ Lelands
108 W 6th StIn my opinion, this is the best bars in town. Great atmosphere, great specials and great people. You will have a great time hearing one of the local bands or comedians preform on the weekends.
Parks & Nature
Small chunk of surviving Missouri Prairie right at your doorstep.
Wah-Sha-She Prairie State Natural Area
Small chunk of surviving Missouri Prairie right at your doorstep.
Home to one of Missouri's last swaths of Prairie. The park sports hiking trails where you can view Bison and Elk grazing on the bluegrass and hear the drumming of Prairie Chickens, some of the last wild populations left in the state.
Prairie State Park
128 NW 150th LnHome to one of Missouri's last swaths of Prairie. The park sports hiking trails where you can view Bison and Elk grazing on the bluegrass and hear the drumming of Prairie Chickens, some of the last wild populations left in the state.
The largest Steam Shovel in North America, second largest in the world. It is a sight to behold.
Big Brutus Inc
6509 NW 60th StThe largest Steam Shovel in North America, second largest in the world. It is a sight to behold.
Essentials
Asbury Quik Stop
540 Holland AveLittle gas station in a little town.
Ron's Supermarket
310 E Centennial DrGreat little local owned grocery store.
Convenient Laundromat
904 S Joplin StOpen door laundry mat
Arts & Culture
Spiva Center For the Arts
222 W 3rd StDedicated to local artists and exhibitions
Dedicated to the areas rich history of mining minerals. Joplin was once the largest producer of lead in the world.
Joplin Museum Complex
504 S Schifferdecker AveDedicated to the areas rich history of mining minerals. Joplin was once the largest producer of lead in the world.
Pittsburg State University
1701 S Broadway StNationally ranked NCAA D2 University, Home of the Gorillas.
Entertainment & Activities
AMC CLASSIC Pittsburg 8
202 Centennial DrNice little theater with cheap tickets.
Sightseeing
World Famous, Precious Moments is known for their figurines. Here is where it all began, enjoy a tour of the facility and be sure to see the Precious Moments Chapel.
Precious Moments Company, Inc.
4105 S Chapel RdWorld Famous, Precious Moments is known for their figurines. Here is where it all began, enjoy a tour of the facility and be sure to see the Precious Moments Chapel.
The Mother Road, Rout 66, stretched from Chicago to LA and was made famous the world around. Joplin was a main stop along the drive, it was even mentioned in the lyrics of the 1946 classic "Rout 66" preformed by Nat King Cole.
Missouri 66
The Mother Road, Rout 66, stretched from Chicago to LA and was made famous the world around. Joplin was a main stop along the drive, it was even mentioned in the lyrics of the 1946 classic "Rout 66" preformed by Nat King Cole.
This is quit the local oddity. Weather a natural occurring phenomenon or a truly supernatural one. The Spook-light has caught the fascination of the locals for generations. The phantasmal light appears and disappears in all shapes sizes and colors. It was even the center of a scientific investigation by the US Government in the 50's and 60's. While it does not always appear, when it does it is a fascinating site. For real, google it. Attention: Keep in mind this is a public road and there is no parking.
Hornet Spook Light
67901 E 50 RdThis is quit the local oddity. Weather a natural occurring phenomenon or a truly supernatural one. The Spook-light has caught the fascination of the locals for generations. The phantasmal light appears and disappears in all shapes sizes and colors. It was even the center of a scientific investigation by the US Government in the 50's and 60's. While it does not always appear, when it does it is a fascinating site. For real, google it. Attention: Keep in mind this is a public road and there is no parking.