Mary’s guidebook
Food scene
This is the best cup of coffee I personally think you can find in Joplin.
17 locals recommend
ZINC Coffee
1825 S Main StThis is the best cup of coffee I personally think you can find in Joplin.
A local favorite for interesting, slightly more upscale lunch and dinner!
22 locals recommend
Crabby's
815 W 7th StA local favorite for interesting, slightly more upscale lunch and dinner!
This is my personal favorite Mexican restaurant in Joplin but there are many good options and everyone has their own favorite!
El Vaquero Authentic Mexican Restaurant
2412 S Main StThis is my personal favorite Mexican restaurant in Joplin but there are many good options and everyone has their own favorite!
A cozy local place to get some delicious coffee, tea, smoothies, and snacks.
15 locals recommend
Joplin Avenue Coffee Company
506 S Joplin AveA cozy local place to get some delicious coffee, tea, smoothies, and snacks.
A great place to have a relaxing meal. There is a back patio with games to play along with games at the tables and plenty of tvs inside.
8 locals recommend
Social BTB
1027 S Main StA great place to have a relaxing meal. There is a back patio with games to play along with games at the tables and plenty of tvs inside.
Sightseeing
Mercy Park
3002 St Johns BlvdA pleasant walking trail with interesting art to see.
You can walk along the Shoal Creek and learn about the local wildlife. Also there are some great hiking spots.
29 locals recommend
Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center
201 Riviera DrYou can walk along the Shoal Creek and learn about the local wildlife. Also there are some great hiking spots.
An awesome experience. A great place to spend summer nights. You can check their website to see what movies are showing.
7 locals recommend
66 Drive-In Theatre
17231 Old 66 BlvdAn awesome experience. A great place to spend summer nights. You can check their website to see what movies are showing.
Stop here for more information on Joplin's mining history along with a chance to see some beautiful gemstones.
7 locals recommend
Joplin Museum Complex
504 S Schifferdecker AveStop here for more information on Joplin's mining history along with a chance to see some beautiful gemstones.
For a bit of that Route 66 nostalgia stop by this cool mural that includes a car coming out of the wall! While you are downtown there are several murals to see in the area.
Route 66 Mural Park
629-621 S Main StFor a bit of that Route 66 nostalgia stop by this cool mural that includes a car coming out of the wall! While you are downtown there are several murals to see in the area.