Joplin Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in southern Jasper County and northern Newton County, Missouri, USA
About Joplin
Although commonly thought to be named for ragtime composer (andSedaliaresident) Scott Joplin, the city is actually named after the Joplin Creek Valley, which in turn is named after an early settler, Reverend Harris Joplin. The Joplin Metropolitan Area (the 4th largest in Missouri) is composed of Jasper and Newton Counties in Missouri. However, given its location at the confluence of three states, it is quite common for many people from Kansas and Oklahoma (and from other parts of southwest Missouri) to frequent Joplin, for work and pleasure. Other cities and towns that comprise the Joplin area include: Joplin is approximately 40 miles north of the Arkansas state line. Thus, the Joplin area is commonly referred to as the "Four-State Area". Lead was discovered in the Joplin Creek Valley befo
Top Attractions in Joplin
Explore the best things to see and do in Joplin:
- ★Historic Homes
- ★Spiva Center for the Arts
Where to Eat in Joplin
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Big R's
- 🍴Club 609
- 🍴El Palenque Mexican Restaurant
- 🍴Gusano's Pizzeria
- 🍴Kinnaree
- 🍴Red Onion Cafe
Where to Stay in Joplin
- 🏨Holiday Inn Joplin
- 🏨Sleep Inn
- 🏨Westport Inn
Joplin Travel Guide Sections
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