Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center in Joplin, Missouri

Welcome To The Webb'site Of The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center JOPLIN, MISSOURI INFORMATION Joplin is located in southwest Missouri in the "four states" region encompassing Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas. At the edge of the Ozark Mountain region, Joplin has a current population of 49,024. The daytime population swells to 270,000 while the population within a 40-mile radius of Joplin is 400,000, making it Missouri’s fourth largest metropolitan area. Joplin combines the beauty and hospitality of country living with the convenience and commerce of city vitality. Incorporated in 1873, the City of Joplin is a full-service municipality. It operates under the Council-Manager form of government and has approximately 400 employees delivering a variety of services to the regional community. Joplin is readily accessible to eight major lakes, numerous clear-water streams, and a number of entertainment and vacation attractions. Located at the crossroads of Interstate Highway 44 and U.S. Highway 71, Joplin serves as the commercial, cultural, financial, educational, medical, recreational and transportation center of a 5,000 square-mile area. Joplin’s regional airport provides ready access to major transportation centers and is served by Great Lakes Air to Kansas City, MO. Joplin’s lively interest in cultural activities includes history, arts, concerts, theater and dance. George A. Spiva Center for the Arts features a continuous rotation of famous exhibits, a regional focus gallery, and art instruction for both children and adults. Joplin Little Theater, the oldest continuous community theater west of the Mississippi, allows a creative outlet for local residents. In addition, local colleges and universities offer various cultural opportunities, including the Missouri Southern International Piano Competition. Joplin is the home of the Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center which is family owned and operated, it's serves as the headquarters of the four state area's numerous conventions and public gatherings, events of all kinds including weddings, family reunions, birthday surprise parties, clelbrations, estate sales, parties, holiday events, boat and recreational shows and many more. A diverse and brisk economy supports the needs of industry in this rapidly growing region. The local economy realizes $220 million direct income each year from tourism which is supported by more than 2,000 hotel rooms and 150 restaurants. In addition to excellent schools, churches, and community activities, Joplin offers a cost of living that is among the most desirable of any city of its size in the country. ACCRA (American Chamber of Commerce Researchers’ Association) currently computes cost of living in Joplin to be 81.6% of the national average for metropolitan areas (Q1-2007). For residential housing, Joplin offers one of best values in the United States. The average value of existing homes in the area is $72,540. New three-bedroom homes typically range from $70,000 to $105,000. There are several institutions of higher education located in Joplin including Missouri Southern State University, which had a Spring 2004 enrollment of 6,500 plus full-time and part-time students. Other institutions include Ozark Christian College, Messenger College, Vatterott College and the Franklin Technology Center. Health care providers and related businesses are among the major employers in the area. There are more than 300 physicians and surgeons and over 100 dentists located in Joplin. Providing emergency medical services to residents of the area are St. John’s Regional Medical Center and Freeman Hospitals and Health System. Combined, the hospitals have nearly 750 beds. St. John’s and Freeman Hospitals operate Level II Trauma Centers. Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page Joplin Facts & Figures Joplin is a city in southern Jasper County and northern Newton County in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Missouri. Joplin is the largest city in Jasper County, though it is not the county seat. In 2006, the population was estimated at 47,994 and the surrounding Metropolitan Statistical Area had an estimated population of 166,178. Although often believed to be named for ragtime composer Scott Joplin who lived in Sedalia, Missouri, Joplin is actually named for Reverend Harris Joplin, the founder of the area's first Methodist congregation. Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page Joplin History Lead was discovered in the Joplin Creek Valley before the Civil War, but it was only after the war that any real development occurred. By 1871 numerous mining camps had sprung up in the valley and resident John C. Cox filed a plan for a city on the east side of the valley. Cox named his village Joplin City after the spring and creek nearby. The namesake comes from the Reverend Harris G. Joplin who founded the first Methodist congregation in the area in mid-century. Carthage resident Patrick Murphy filed a plan for a city on the opposite side of the valley and named it Murphysburg. While the nearest sheriff was in Carthage a sense of lawlessness was abound in the town. This time is referred to as the "Reign of Terror". The cities eventually merged into Union City, but this merger was found illegal and the two cities split. Patrick Murphy then suggested that the town become Joplin. They merged again on March 23, 1873, this time permanently, a short time later as the City of Joplin While Joplin was first put on the map by lead, it was zinc, often referred to as "Jack", that built the town; and for a time, Joplin was the lead and zinc capital of the world. With the railroads coming through Joplin was on the verge of major growth. What was once a simple mining town became a more complete mining town that built smelters, dynamite, and all sorts of mining necessities. By the turn of the century Joplin was quickly becoming a regional metropolis. Construction centered around Main Street, with many bars, hotels, and fine homes nearby. Joplin's House of Lords was its most famous saloon, with a bar and restaurant on the first floor, gambling on the second, and female companionship on the third. Trolley and rail lines made Joplin the hub of Southwest Missouri and it soon became the lead and zinc capital of the world. As a result of extensive surface and deep mining, Joplin is dotted with open pit strip mines and mine shafts. This left many tailing piles (small hills of ground rock) considered unsightly locally. The open pit mines themselves pose both hazards and sources of beauty. The main part of Joplin itself is nearly 75% undermined, with some mine shafts well over 100 feet (30 m) deep. These mine shafts have occasionally caved in, creating large sink holes. The mining history and geology are well documented in the mineral museum in town. In the 1930s, Bonnie and Clyde spent several weeks in Joplin and robbed several area businesses. Tipped off by a neighbor, Joplin police attempted to apprehend Bonnie and Clyde. Bonnie and Clyde escaped (killing two Joplin police officers in the process); however, they were forced to leave most of their possessions behind, including a camera. The film in this camera was developed by the Joplin Globe. These are possibly the most famous photos of Bonnie and Clyde. After World War II, most of the mines were closed, population growth leveled off, and in the sixties and seventies nearly 40 acres (160,000 m²) of the city's downtown were razed in the name of urban renewal. Notable places in Joplin included the House of Lords, the Connor Hotel (demolished), the Keystone Hotel, the Newman Mercantile Store, the Frisco Depot, Christman's Department Store, the Union Depot, the Scottish Rite Cathedral, the Liberty Building, the Fox Theatre, and the Crystal Cave. Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page Modern Joplin It is the home to two major hospitals, St. John's Regional Medical Center and Freeman Hospital and Health System. The city also has a park system that includes a golf course, three swimming pools, walking trails, the world's largest Chert Glades, and a waterfall, Grand Falls, on Shoal Creek just south of town. Included in Schifferdecker Park is the Everett J. Ritchie Tri-State Mineral Museum and Dorothea B. Hoover Historical Museum. Numerous buildings still exist in Joplin that are on the National Register of Historic Places. Recently, the city has undertaken a project to revitalize its Main Street downtown district. It has refurbished its sidewalks and added new lamp posts. Numerous trucking lines such as CFI (now Con-Way Truckload) are headquartered in town, as the city is situated near the geographic and population centers of the nation. Eagle-Picher Industries and F.A.G. Bearings are noted employers in Joplin, and Leggett & Platt (Fortune 500) is located in nearby Carthage. The city is served by the Joplin Regional Airport located in the north of town near Webb City. In the nineties the city continued to expand eastward towards U.S. 71 (future I-49), and largescale development occurred along Range Line Road, particularly around Northpark Mall. There are numerous suburbs that touch the city itself including Carl Junction, Duquesne, Airport Drive, Oronogo, Carterville, Redings Mill, Shoal Creek Drive, Leawood, and Saginaw. Due to its location near two major highways and its many event and sports facilities, Joplin is a stopping place for travellers and a destination point for groups. With nearly 2,500 hotel rooms, the majority located within a 1/4 mile area of Range Line and I-44, Joplin offers many lodging choices. In addition, Joplin is home to the 30,000-square-foot (2,800 m2) John Q. Hammons Convention and Trade Center which serves as the primary event facility for conventions, associations, and large events Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page Joplin Geography Joplin is located at 37°4'40?N 94°30'40?W? / ?37.07778, -94.51111 (37.077760, -94.511024). Joplin is located just to the north of Highway I-44, its passage to the west into Oklahoma. In recent years the settlements of Joplin have spread north to about Webb City. U.S. Route 66 passes through Joplin. Joplin is also mentioned in the song Route 66 when sung by Chuck Berry. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.5 square miles (81.6 km²), of which, 31.4 square miles (81.4 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.25%) is water. Joplin is the center of what is regionally known as the Four State Area: Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas. Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page Joplin Education The college of "Physicians and Doctors" opened in an early day, and today Joplin is home to Missouri Southern State University, and two bible colleges, Ozark Christian College and Messenger College. Joplin is also served by the Joplin Public Library, which is situated on Main Street between the intersections of 3rd and 4th Streets. Joplin is home to thirteen public elementary schools in the Joplin R-VIII School District: Cecil Floyd, Columbia, Duenweg, Duqeusne, Eastmorland, Emerson, Irving, Jefferson, Kelsey Norman, McKinley, Royal Heights, Stapleton, and West Central. It has three public middle schools--Memorial, North, and South--and one high school, Joplin High School. A school bond issue for $57.3 million was passed in April 2007, allowing the district to build two new middle schools to replace Memorial and South Middle Schools, and to renovate North. Joplin also has many private schools, such as College Heights Christian School, St. Mary's Catholic School, Martin Luther School, and more. There is also one Independent School, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School, which has been running since 1993 Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page Joplin Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 45,504 people, 19,101 households, and 11,517 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,448.4 people per square mile (559.2/km²). There were 21,328 housing units at an average density of 678.9/sq mi (262.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.44% White, 2.67% African American, 1.53% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.98% from other races, and 2.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.51% of the population. There were 19,101 households out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.89. In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 13.5% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $30,555, and the median income for a family was $38,888. Males had a median income of $28,569 versus $20,665 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,738. About 10.5% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over. Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page Joplin's Transportation Joplin is served by the mainline of the Kansas City Southern (KCS) railroad, as well as by branchlines of the BNSF Railway and Missouri and Northern Arkansas Railroad (MNA). The city was once a beehive of railroad activity, however, many of the original railroad lines serving Joplin were abandoned after the demise of the mining and industrial enterprises. Passenger trains have not served the city since the 1960s. The city's Union Depot is still intact along the KCS mainline and efforts are underway to restore it. Interstate 44 connects Joplin with Springfield and St. Louis to the east and Tulsa and Oklahoma City to the west. U.S. Route 71 runs east of the city, connecting Joplin to Kansas City on the north and Shreveport, LA to the south. Convert 71 into Interstate 49 in the future in 2011 start date.. http://www.modot.org/southwest, http://www.modot.org/southwest/I-49MapsandInformation.htm.. The highway is already built to four-lane freeway and expressway standards from Kansas City, south through Joplin to Ft. Smith, AR. A trolley opened on July 25, 2007, with a fee of one dollar. Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page Famous People Born In Joplin, Missouri John Whitby Allen (1913-1973), photographer and model railroading pioneer Robert Cummings (1910–1990), actor Langston Hughes (1902-1967), poet and writer Hale Irwin (b. 1945), golfer Jack Jewsbury (b. 1981), midfielder for the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer Tito Landrum (b.1954), Professional Baseball Player Jamie McMurray (b. 1976), NASCAR driver Charles McPherson (b. 1939), jazz musician Elva Miller (1907-1997), singer Darrell Porter (1952-2002), Professional Baseball Player, 1982 World Series MVP Mel Purcell (b. 1959), tennis player Pattiann Rogers, poet Dennis Weaver (1924-2006), actor Percy Wenrich (1880-1952), composer Grant Wistrom (1976), American football player Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page Famous Residents Of Joplin, Missouri Yankee Great #7, Mickey Mantle played with the Joplin Miners minor league baseball team. Thomas Hart Benton began his art career with a local newspaper. Gabby Street, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, adopted Joplin as his hometown. He died in Joplin in 1951. Lonny Chapman, actor, graduated from Joplin High School and Joplin Junior College (now Missouri Southern State University). J. Eddie Peck, actor, was raised in Joplin graduating from Parkwood High School. Preston Lacy, member of the cast of Jackass' graduated from Joplin High School. Rod Smith, wide receiver for the NFL's Denver Broncos, graduated from Missouri Southern State University. Jamie McMurray NASCAR driver of the number 26 Ford Fusion, Also the only driver to win a race in only 2 starts. Bonnie and Clyde had a hideout in Joplin for several weeks before a shootout with local police H. Dale Jackson, noted Baptist minister and ethicist, lived here with his wife when they were newly married in 1949. James Thrash, wide receiver for the NFL's Washington Redskins, graduated from Missouri Southern State University. Jeff Speakman, Martial artist and actor, attended Missouri Southern State University Ferrell Anderson, Professional Baseball Player Alan Cockrell, Coach, Colorado Rockies Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page Joplin's Popular Culture Joplin is mentioned in the script of The Music Man and in the lyrics of the song "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66". In the 1962 film "Lonely Are the Brave" starring Walter Matthau and Kirk Douglas, Joplin is the starting point for the truck (driven by Carroll O'Connor) that hits Jack Burns (Douglas) and his horse in the end. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Joplin was referenced in at least one episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show (flashback episode #6, November 6, 1961 that shows Rob and Laura falling in love while Rob was stationed at Camp Crowder in Neosho, Missouri) The Beverly Hillbillies (indicated to be a big town to the Clampetts and friends). Joplin was mentioned in the TV series "The Fugitive" and in the western movie "The Long Riders", a movie about the James/Younger gang. Joplin was also referenced as a trucking distribution center in the 1980s movie The Secret of My Succe$s starring Michael J. Fox. Joplin was the setting of a Saturday Night Live skit called "Joplin Alive! Podcast" (Season 31: Matt Dillon host). These regular mentions of Joplin in multiple mass media led the City fathers to erect a billboard that described Joplin as "the town you've heard so much about." Mickey Mantle, Dennis Weaver & Robert "Bob" Cummings often mentioned "Joplin" on TV & radio interviews. Bob Cummings character, Bob Collins was from Joplin. Trick My Truck, a CMT reality show, is filmed in Joplin. In the Hal Roach comedy film short series starring Thelma Todd and ZaSu Pitts, Pitts often makes references to Joplin as being her home town. In real life, Pitts was born in nearby Parsons, Kansas. Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page Joplin Incidentals Motto: "Proud of Our Past...Shaping Our Future'" Location in the state of Missouri Coordinates: 37°5'3?N 94°30'47?W ? / ?37.08417, -94.51306 Country United States State Missouri Counties Jasper, Newton Government - Mayor Gary Shaw Area Total 29.7 sq mi (76.9 km2) Land 31.4 sq mi (76.9 km2) Water 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) Elevation 1,004 ft (306 m) Population (2006) Total 47,994 Time zone CST (UTC-6) Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5) ZIP codes 64801-64804 Area code(s) 417 FIPS code 29-37592 GNIS feature ID 0729911 Website: http://www.joplinmo.org/ Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page JOPLIN, MISSOURI ANNUAL EVENTS Joplin plays hosts to many great events throughout the year and many of those are listed below. Airfest Joplin (every other year) BBQ, Brats & Beer Blast From The Past Boomtown Days: Joplin’s Festival For The Four States Christmas Parade Daybreak Rotary Bike Tour Dogwood Tour & Thomas Hart Benton Festival Emancipation Park Day Freedom Fest International Piano Competition Joplin, Missouri Pro-Am Skateboarding & BMX Competition Kaminsky Classic MSSU Homecoming Ozark Wilderness Dulcimer Club Stringfling Premier Baseball World Series Renaissance Festival Ride For Life Tornado Alley 110 USA Baseball Tournament of Stars Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page THINGS TO DO IN JOPLIN, MISSOURI The Joplin Museum Complex The complex is home to two outstanding educational museums and a sure winner when you are looking for good family entertainment 'The Everett J. Ritchie Tri-State Mineral Museum was founded in 1931 and boasts the world's most extraordinary and unique collection of lead and zinc ore dating back to Joplin's mining days in the late 1800's. The Mineral Museum is a highly respected institution with a worldwide reputation among geologists. Tools of the mining trade, various mining models, maps and photographs from Joplin's mining days are also on display. And best of all, the Mineral Museum sits in a reproduced mine shaft so it feels like you are actually under ground experiencing firsthand the workings of a real zinc mine. The Dorothea B. Hoover Historical Museum takes you back to Joplin's beginnings as a mining boomtown telling the story of the city's growth and development into Missouri's 4th largest metropolitan area that it is today. The museum features displays about Historic Route 66, Bonnie & Clyde's adventures in Joplin, the famous Spook Light and is home to the Joplin Sports Hall of Fame and the National Cookie Cutter Historical Museum. The Museum Complex is located in Schifferdecker Park and open daily except Mondays. There is a nominal admission fee and group discounts are available. Please call 417-623-1180 or log on to www.joplinmuseum.org. Candy House Gourmet Chocolates In 1970, an old rock tavern in the Ozarks, just south of Joplin, was transformed into a quaint little candy shop. Today, the Candy House has two Joplin locations and is known by customers worldwide for wonderful hand-dipped chocolates, English toffee, caramel pecan treats and other sweet delights. See the original Candy House two miles south of Joplin on Highway 86 (Joplin Main St.) or visit the Candy House Chocolate Factory located in downtown Joplin at 510 S. Kentucky. With windows for watching the candy makers in action, this 8,400-square-foot facility includes a large retail showroom with all the yummy Candy House products. Open daily, both locations feature free samples, a large sugar-free selection and in-store specials. Call the Candy House at 417-624-1515 or the Candy Factory at 417-623-7171 or log on to www.candyhouse.net for exact hours and more information. The Bridge The Bridge recreation and entertainment center boasts 64,000 square feet of the most extreme and exciting activities in today's youth culture. The Bridge is home to a 40' rock climbing gym, cage basketball, Internet café and wireless hotspot, network and arcade gaming, as well as Autumn Ramp Park and The Foundry Music Venue. The Bridge has something for everyone. Bridge staff members are highly qualified and well-trained individuals that are committed to the celebration of youth culture and individuality. They desire to build positive relationships with teenagers from all walks of life. The Bridge is open every day except Monday with free admission -- activities are priced separately. Check out their website at www.thebridgejoplin.com for more detailed hours and pricing or contact The Bridge at (417) 206-6886 for more information. Spiva Center for the Arts George A. Spiva believed opportunities in the arts should be available to everyone. The exhibition, education, and cultural center named in his honor is located at 3rd & Wall in the heart of downtown Joplin. It's a place to see art, to learn about art, to create art, to collect art. It's a place to be inspired, a place to feel at home. Founded in 1947, the center is home to PhotoSpiva, the oldest continuous photography competition in the United States. Rotating exhibits throughout the center showcase local and regional talent as well as national and international artists and feature a variety of mediums. Spiva Center for the Arts is open Tuesday through Sunday. Please call 417-623-0183 or log on to www.spivaarts.org for gallery hours and more information. Thomas Hart Benton Mural On permanent display in Joplin City Hall, "Joplin At The Turn Of The Century, 1896-1906," is the famous artist's only autobiographical work and certainly one of his finest creations. Dedicated on Joplin's 100th birthday in 1973, the gigantic and stunning work depicts early Joplin and its mining history. Accompanying the mural is the fascinating "Evolution Of A Mural," the story of the development of the mural and Benton's thought process behind the creation of his final mural. It includes the artist's rough sketches and drawings of the monumental work in progress. Viewing of the exhibit is a must for any art enthusiast. The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM and by appointment on weekends. Call 417-625-4789 or 800-657-2534 for more information. Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center Opening it's doors in 2007, the Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center is a flagship nature center program of the National Audubon Society. The Center connects people to the beautiful and unique natural resources of our region through a network of trails, a state-of-the- art "green" building and hands-on interactive programming. Adjacent to Silver and Shoal Creeks, the Audubon Center showcases a premiere 1,300-gallon aquarium and Ozark stream. The aquarium will house some of our areas most unique aquatic organisms like orange throat darters, rainbow darters, bluntface shiners and more common species such as small and largemouth bass, gar, various sunfish, crayfish and more. Positioned next to 25 of the last 60 acres of globally unique chert glade habitat, the Center includes a large collared lizard terrarium (a state listed species of conservation concern). The terrarium will also showcase tarantulas, snakes, and other lizards found on the chert glades. There is also a remarkable wildlife viewing area for visitors to see animals in their natural habit. A specially designed preschool area with large oversized exhibits featuring animals found on the glades is available for preschoolers to climb and play on. Throughout the three miles of trail system in the park, there are five outdoor learning stations positioned at the major ecological areas in the park: cave, pond, stream, glade, and naturescaping, which focus on the unique natural features of the site. For more information, call 417-623-2211 or log on to www.wildcatglades.audubon.org. Grand Falls Grand Falls on Shoal Creek are only a few minutes from Wildcat Park and have been one of Missouri and the Ozarks' most scenic destinations for several decades. As the largest, continuously flowing natural waterfall in Missouri, Grand Falls plunges over 25 feet down a ledge of solid chert before flowing southward. Call 800-657-2534 for more information. Precious Moments Park & Chapel Although this attraction is in neighboring Carthage it just has to a part of our array of things to do here in Joplin Creator Sam Butcher began drawing the endearing teardrop-eye children he called "Precious Moments" in 1974 as gifts for family and friends. His work has gone on to be some of the most recognizable art in the world and spawned the creation of the "Precious Moments Park & Chapel" in 1989 in nearby Carthage. Hundreds of guests visit each year and the park showcases beautiful murals of the Precious Moments Characters depicting beloved stories form the Bible as well as acres of gardens, a restaurant, large gift shop and much more. Precious Moments is open year round with hours varying by season. Call 800-543-7975 or log on to www.preciousmoments.com for more information. The Spook Light The fabled Spook Light has been appearing in the night sky on a country road known as Devil's Promenade only a few miles outside of Joplin for more than a century. Regarded as Missouri's most famous ghostly manifestation, the first sighting was recorded back in 1886. The illumination is mobile and has shown itself in the colors of white, yellow, orange and red. Early settlers actually left the area in terror because of the giant ball of light bouncing over hills and across fields. Many legends and ghost stories surround the Spook Light, including tales of the light being the lantern of a miner searching for his lost children or a Civil War soldier searching for his severed head. Other scientific explanations include swamp gas, sunspots or optical illusions possibly caused by car headlights - no one knows for sure and the source of the light remains a mystery! Call 800-657-2534 for more information. George Washington Carver In July 1943, Congress created George Washington Carver National Monument as a unit of the National Park System. Dr. Carver was most notably known for his work as a world-renowned scientist, educator and facilitator of interracial harmony. The monument, located only a few minutes outside Joplin, includes a museum, Discovery Lab and self-guided nature trail. The trail traverses the natural native prairie of the area winding past the original farm Dr. Carver was born on, the 1872 Carver House and Carver Family Cemetery as well as winding through the woods past streams and ponds. The newly opened Carver Discovery Center provides a dynamic hands-on learning experience through a working science laboratory where visitors have the opportunity to conduct actual scientific experiments. The Discovery Center Features historic displays, a theater, museum and discovery areas for exploring the many fascinating aspects of Carver's life and contributions to America. The national monument is open daily year round except major holidays. There are no entry or parking fees - so come and enjoy one of America's greatest treasures! Call 417-325-4151 or log on to www.nps.gov/gwca/ for more information. Reptile World Zoo Reptile World Zoo showcases an amazing collection of exotic reptiles and creepy, crawly things including cobras, pythons, anacondas, alligators, crocodiles, dragons, iguanas, tortoises and tarantulas. Reptile World is a perfect family day trip or field trip for a school group. Call 417-206-4443 or log on to www.reptileworldzoo.com for more information. Cycle Connection Ranked one of the Top 100 Harley-Davidson dealers in the country, Cycle Connection is truly a unique experience and must-see for all motorcycle fans. With a 40,000 sq. ft. facility that includes an incredible showroom, parts and service department and a 1,470 square foot meeting room, Cycle Connection is the place to shop for a new Harley-Davidson bike or merchandise. Call 877-545-8964 or 417-623-1054 or log on to www.joplinhd.com for more information. Route 66 Carousel Park The park provides family entertainment for all ages with 36 holes of mini-golf, go-karts, arcade, amusement rides, batting cages, party room and much more. Located on Route 66, call 417-626-7710 for information. Joplin Public Library & Art Reference Library The Joplin Public Library was founded in 1902 and serves the entire four-state region with a collection of over 100,000 items in print and non-print format. For hours and other information, including an amazing collection of digital photos on the history of the Joplin region. Log on to www.joplinpubliclibrary.org. 417-623-7953. Located within the Joplin Public Library is the Post-Memorial Art Reference Library featuring European art and antiques from the Winfred and Elizabeth Post collection as well as monthly exhibits by area artists and collectors. The phone for this section of the library is 417-782-7678. Joplin Little Theatre This wonderful theatre is the oldest continuously operated community theatre west of the Mississippi. Call 417-623-3638 for schedule of performances. www.joplinlittletheatre.org. Stained Glass Theatre Stained Glass Theatre is a full-time, nonprofit Christian theater committed to, "Serving Christ Through the Arts" Please call 417-624-1982 for information. Historic Murphysburg District This residential area sprang up in the 1880's just west of the downtown Main Street business district from Byers to Jackson Avenues and 2nd to 7th Streets. Many of these grand homes still stand today and are representative of Victorian and post-Victorian architecture. Home and garden tours of the district are offered at special events throughout the year. Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page THINGS TO DO IN JOPLIN, MISSOURI Recreation In Joplin Joplin has always been a sports town with wide varieties of opportunities for both participating in and watching sporting events. Joplin is the home for some radical skateboarders, scratch golfers, some that can knock the cover off of a baseball, many that loves to hike (waddle) and numerous huge fans of the Missouri Southern State University Lions! The information in this section provides a small sampling of the great sports action going on in Joplin. Joplin plays host to amateur and professional sporting events year-round with amateur baseball being the city’s signature sport. Here are a few of the city’s primary facilities: Joe Becker Stadium this historic stadium at 3rd & High was built in 1913 and is one of the 10 oldest original minor league parks still being utilized in the nation. Becker is the home of the annual USA Baseball and Premier Baseball Tournaments each summer as well as the Lions of Missouri Southern State University and the Southwest Slashers, who compete in the Jayhawk League. Gabby Street Field located at 15th & Adele, Gabby Street is another popular baseball park in Joplin. Named for the famous player who made his home in Joplin, the field is the site of national, regional and local Little League and other amateur baseball games all summer long. Leggett & Platt Center the 80,000 sq. ft. center seats 3,200 for basketball and is home to the Missouri Southern State University teams. The facility also includes the St. John's track, a wooden parquet floor for basketball, two synthetic basketball courts and the capability of hosting volleyball and other sports competitions. Memorial Hall the hall stands as a heartfelt memorial to the men and women of Joplin who served in the armed forces. Dedicated to those veterans in 1925, the hall seats more than 2,500 and is home to a wide variety of sporting events each year, including boxing, basketball and volleyball. For more information please call 417-623-3254 or www.joplinmemorialhall.com Four Seasons Sports Complex Four Seasons has been hosting state, regional, divisional and national invitational baseball and softball tournaments as well as basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis and other competitions for 20 years. The indoor and outdoor complex includes five softball fields, 21,000-square foot air dome, 4,000 square foot clubhouse and batting cages. Located at 1107 N. Prosperity. For further information please call 417-624-5237 or www.4seasonssports.com Are you coming to Joplin for a sporting event or tournament? If so, please contact the Joplin Sports Authority at 417-625-1006 or 417-625-1306 or log on to www.joplinsports.org for information and help. The Joplin Sports Authority has been producing world class sporting events for over a decade in Joplin and can help you with schedules, directions to venues, finding a place to eat or stay. Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page GOLFING IN JOPLIN Joplin is home to 2 public and 2 private golf courses. With the mild winter temperatures in Joplin, avid golfers can find a course to play any time of the year. And just like everything else in Joplin, green fees are very affordable with several courses offering package deals. Contact courses directly for more details. Schifferdecker Golf Course 18-hole; public; 6,123 yards, par 71 Located in the Schifferdecker Park 417-624-3533 Range Line Golf Course 9-hole; public; 1,753 yards; par 30. plus mini-golf course. Located at 2001 North Range Line 417-624-0400 Eagle Creek at Loma Linda 18-hole; private; 6,628 yards; par 71 Located at 2407 Douglas Fur Road 417-623-2901 or 800-633-3542 www.lomalindagolf.com Twin Hills Country Club 18-hole; private; 6,842 yards; par 72 Located At 2019 Country Club Drive 417-624-1611 or 417-623-4112 Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page EXTREME SPORTS HAS FOUND A HOME IN JOPLIN Joplin has some of the best skateboarding and paintball facilities in the world: The Bridge this recreation and entertainment center boasts some of the best skateboarding and BMX riding in the United States. For more information. www.thebridgejoplin.com Lazer City the area’s only laser tag facility features a 4,000 sq. ft. laser tag arena with black light, fog and heart pounding music as well as an arcade and party rooms. Located at 408 S. Northpark Lane , 417-206-8824 or www.lazercity.com McClelland Park Frisbee Golf this large city park is located in the southwest part of Joplin and is home to an 18-hole disc golf course. (Bring your own discs) Paintball Ridge 200-acre facility with 11 playing fields, including “The Castle.” Pro shop, paintball store and spectators welcome. Located at 3483 Coyote Drive. 877-234-8711 or 417-781-7703 or www.paintballridge.com Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page WET & WILD IN JOPLIN'S POOLS Joplin can get quite hot in the summer. Luckily, the city has two large public pools, an aquatic center: Cunningham Pool Has zero depth entry, spray playgrounds, lily pad walks and plenty of shade structures. 417-623-3254; 26th & Maiden Lane. Ewert Aquatic Center Has zero depth entry, spray playgrounds, lily pad walks, plenty of shade structures, a large water slide and four waterslide flumes. 417-623-3254; 5th & School. Schifferdecker Pool Pool is located in the Schifferdecker Park. 417-623-3254 Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page TRAILS & HIKING There are a wide variety of trail systems in and around Joplin: Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center several trails wind through the rare Chert Glades and along Shoal Creek. For more information, or their website at www.wildcatglades.audubon.org 417-782-NATR. Frisco Greenway Trail this 4-mile trail section rests along the old St. Louis and San Francisco Railroads and is perfect for hiking, running and biking. Call the Missouri Department of Conservation in Joplin at 417-629-3423 for more information. Walter Woods Conservation Area 68-acre natural area features a meeting lodge, several ponds, trail system, a freshwater spring and offering a great environment for nature study, bird watching, outdoor photography and hiking. Call the Missouri Department of Conservation in Joplin at 417-629-3423 for more information. Campbell Parkway located at Connecticut & Murphy, this city park offers a beautiful walking trail winding along Joplin Creek. Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page CAMPING & FLOATING If sleeping outside under the stars or floating down a cool Ozark stream is your thing, Joplin has a few venues to choose from: Joplin KOA this KOA is open year-round and welcomes big rigs, small RV’s and tents. Pool, Kamping Kabins, convenience store, gift shop, laundry facilities available. Located conveniently just off I-44, call 800-562-5675 or 417-623-2246 or log on to www.koakampgrounds.com Undercliff Campground this campground and canoe outfitter (Shoal Creek) is located at 6614 Old Highway71. Call 417-623-5441. Zan’s Creek Side Campground situated on Shoal Creek at 2480 Coyote Drive, Zan’s offers all the conveniences of Joplin without sacrificing the beauty of nature. Primitive and developed campsites, RV hookups and inner tube float service available. 417-782-0441. Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page SHOPPING IN JOPLIN Everyone loves to shop and Joplin is a shopper’s delight. We offer big city selection without the traffic and parking headaches…and it’s all at affordable prices. Here are just a few of the highlights: NORTHPARK MALL This facility is home to more than 80 specialty shops, anchored by JC Penney, Sears and Macy’s and includes a huge food court. The new “Sixty-Six Food Court,” themed in design and décor after Historic Route 66, opened in 2006. Located at 3rd and Range Line Road, call 417-781-2121 for more information. NORTHPARK CROSSING Located east of 4th and Range Line Road, this exciting new $60 million dollar development features a Kohl’s department store, Dress Barn, Michael’s, Kirkland’s and Bed, Bath and Beyond. DOWNTOWN JOPLIN This rejuvenated area continues to offer quality shopping and services for all visitors. Among the many stores downtown on Main Street are the Upstairs Boutique (417-781-6581), Evergreen and Amber (417-621-0665), Spokes & Spandex Bike Shop (417-206-7765), a day spa and several personal grooming services. ACADEMY SPORTS One of the nation’s largest sporting goods retailers opened their first Missouri store in Joplin in 2005. Offering a broad selection of equipment, apparel and footwear, this large facility promises something for every sports enthusiast. Located at 1717 Range Line Road, call 417-621-6000 for information. SOUTHTOWN PLAZA This plaza is home to Vintage Stock and other specialty shops sitting on 23,000 square feet of property at 32nd and Main Street. SILVERCREEK GALLERIA Located just off I-44 and Range Line Road, this outlet mall offers great bargains at the Furniture Row Shopping Center and many other retail stores. Joplin has numerous other boutiques, specialty shops and several large antique mall and flea markets, including: Ambiance 417-781-9900 Candy House & Upstairs Gift Gallery 417-624-1515 Connie’s Antiques 417-781-2602 Country Caboose 417-624-3861 Eccentrix 417-9400 Effie Jane's 417-624-4662 Evergreen & Amber 417-621-0655 Isadora's Wonderful Things 417-781-0428 Madison Lane Interiors 417-206-0550 Magnolia House 417-623-7750 Masterson's Gourmet Shop 417-782-5300 Sophie 417-782-6300 Southside Antique Mall 417-623-1000 Sticks N Stuff 417-625-1511 Suzanne’s Natural Foods 417-781-0909 Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page JOPLIN, MISSOURI CONTACTS YOU MAY NEED Joplin Visitors Bureau 800-657-2534 or 417-625-4789 Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce 417-624-4150 Joplin Regional Airport 417-623-0262 Joplin School District 417-625-5200 Joplin Sports Authority 417-625-1306 A-Dependable Taxi 417-624-8294 City Taxi 417-623-5577 Greyhound Bus Lines 417-623-3178 Trolley Information 417-626-8609 Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page JOPLIN RESTAURANT GUIDE Restaurants Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center So You Can Call It In... Or Go & Get It Quick! Fazoli's 4027 Richard Joseph Boulevard - 417 206-9220 LaQuinta Pitcher's Bar & Grill 3320 South Rangeline - 417 781-0500 Outback Steakhouse 3110 East 36th Street - 417 625-1156 Wafflehouse 3506 South Rangeline - 417 623-3244 Ruby Tuesday 3231 South Rangeline - 417 626-9656 Golden Corral Steak Buffet 2415 South Rangeline - 417 625-1684 Bob Evans 3607 Rangeline - 417 624-5445 Cheddars 3120 E. John Q. Hammonds Boulevard - 417 624-6000 Ziggis Rangeline - 417 Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar 2825 East 32nd Street - 417- 659-8686 International House Of Pancakes IHOP 2117 South Rangeline - 416 781- 4201 Charlies Chicken 2020 East 32nd Street - 417 621-9900 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 4010 Richard Joseph Boulevard - 417 782-9696 Red Lobster 3131 South Rangeline - 417 782-2199 Steak & Shake 3115 East Hammons Boulevard - 417 626-8088 Holiday Inn Stone Creek Grill 3615 South Rangeline - 417 782-1000 Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill 3434 South Rangeline - 417 623-2111 Red Hot & Blue 2601 South Rangeline - 417 782-7427 Rib Crib 2915 East 24th Street - 417 206- 7427 Jim Bob's Steaks & Ribs 2040 South Rangeline - 417 781-3300 Casa Montez 2324 South Rangeline - 417 626-0433 Taco Hut 2014 South Rangeline - 417 781-5031 China House 2639 East 32nd Street - 417 624-8866 Olive Garden 3031 East Hammons Boulevard - 417 782-7295 Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page AMERICAN FOOD AT IT'S FINEST Applebee's Grill & Bar Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 2825 East 32nd Street - 417-659-8686 Arde's Main Street Bistro 407 South Main Street - 417-624-3536 Arde's Villa 101 Mark Twain Drive - 417-782-4636 Bob Evans Restaurant Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 3607 South Range Line Road - 417-624-5445 Champs Bar & Grill 516 South Joplin Avenue - 417-782-4944 Charlie's Chicken Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 2020 East 32nd Street - 417-621-9900 Cheddars Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 3120 East Hammons Boulevard - 417-624-6000 Club 1201 1201 East 32nd Street - 417-626-0032 Club 502 502 South Joplin Avenue - 417-782-7277 Club 609 609 South Main Street 417-623-6090 Colonel's Pancake House A Joplin Tradition 842 South Range Line Road 417-623-7404 Columbia Traders Deli 418 South Main Street 417-623-4411 Country Market Restaurant & Buffet 11570 Highway FF 417-626-8555 Cracker Barrel Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 4010 Richard Joseph Boulevard 417-782-9696 Deli du Jour 2310 South Main Street 417-623-4990 Fred and Reds Chili A Tradition - Chili & Spaghetti Red - Burgers 1719 South Main Street 417-781-5341 Garfield's Restaurant 101 North Range Line Road, Northpark Mall 417-781-8909 Golden Corral Family Steak Buffet Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 2415 South Range Line Road 417-625-1684 Granny Shaffer's Multiple Joplin Locations 417-659-9393 International House Of Pancakes Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center Open Late 2117 South Range Line Road 417-781-4201 Iron Skillet Truckstop Food 4240 Highway 43 417-624-6046 Kentucky Fried Chicken Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center Rangeline Buffet Multiple Joplin Locations 417-623-3311 Kitchen Pass Restaurant 1212 South Main Street 417-624-9095 Logan's Roadhouse New' Steaks! 209 North Range Line Road 417-626-7181 Loma Linda Restaurant & Lounge 2742 Country Club Drive 417-781-2621 Mary Lee's Cafe 712 West 20th Street 417-623-9666 Mythos New' Greek! 1306 South Range Line Road 417-624-6984 Nicholson's Eagle Diner 4224 South Main Street 417-623-2228 Nicholson's Village Cafe 1515 West 10th Street 417-623-9330 Outback Steakhouse Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 3110 East 36th Street 417-625-1156 Pitcher's Bar & Grill (La Quinta) Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 3320 South Range Line Road 417-781-0500 Red Onion Cafe 203 East 4th Street 417-623-1004 Redings Mill Inn Restaurant & Pub South Highway 86 417-624-8440 Ruby Tuesday Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 3231 South Range Line Road 417-626-9656 Ryan's Family Steakhouse Buffet 510 South Range Line Road 417-623-6387 Steak and Shake Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 3115 East Hammons Boulevard 417-626-8088 Stone Creek Grille (Holiday Inn) Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 3615 South Range Line Road 417-782-1000 Taste of Home Bistro 4402 East 32nd Street 417-782-4662 Tropicana Lounge & Grill 3215 South Main Street 417-623-9308 Undercliff Grill & Bar 6385 Old Highway 71 417-623-8382 Waffle House Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 3506 South Range Line Road 417-623-3244 Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 3434 South Range Line Road 417-623-2111 Wilder's Steak House A Joplin Tradition! 1216 South Main Street 417-623-7230 Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page JOPLIN BARBECUE HOTSPOTS! Big R's BBQ 1220 East 15th Street 417-781-5959 Buffalo Wild Wings 403 South Geneva 417-206-9494 Hackett Hot Wings, LLC 1301 Broadway 417-625-1333 Jim Bob's Steaks & Ribs Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 2040 South Range Line 417-781-3300 Lumpy's BBQ 1316 Broadway 417-623-7183 Red Hot and Blue Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 2601 South Range Line 417-782-7427 Sultan of Smoke 1218 West 7th Street 417-624-2264 The Rib Crib Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 2915 East 24th Street 417-206-RIBS Woody's Smokehouse 25124 DeMott 417-781-9800 Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page JOPLIN BURGER & SANDWICH JOINTS Red Hot and Blue Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 2601 South Range Line 417-782-7427 Arby's Multiple Joplin Locations 417-782-1118 Babe's Chubby Cheese Multiple Joplin Locations 417-206-0700 Babe's Chubby Cheese Express Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 1804 East 32nd Street 417-623-4226 Backyard Burgers 1611 South Range Line Road 417-206-9911 Braum's Multiple Joplin Locations 417-623-5113 Burger King Multiple Joplin Locations 417-781-7166 Chick-fil-A Multiple Joplin Locations 417-781-7123 Dairy Queen & Orange Julius Treat Center 101 North Range Line Road, Northpark Mall 417-782-1188 Fat & Happy 5806 North Main Street 417-626-2002 Fuddruckers 3102 East 7th Street 417-782-4995 Hardee's Multiple Joplin Locations 417-782-1253 J-Town Bar & Grill Multiple Joplin Locations 417-659-9777 McDonald's Multiple Joplin Locations 417-623-0599 Panera Bread 2401 East 32nd Street 417-626-2300 Quizno's Classic Subs Multiple Joplin Locations 417-623-2294 Schlotzsky's Deli Mulitple Joplin Locations 417-659-8822 Sonic Drive-In Multiple Joplin Locations 417-781-8334 Stogey's Coney Island 2629 East 7th Street 417-623-2020 Subway Multiple Joplin Locations 417-782-9290 Take Away Cafe 2217 South Main, Suite B 417-206-9299 Wendy's Multiple Joplin Locations 417-782-0666 Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page JOPLIN ITALIAN EATERIES Bella Pepper's 2525 South Range Line Road 417-781-7711 Fazoli's Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 4027 Richard Joseph Boulevard 417-206-9220 Johnny Carino's Country Italian 137 North Range Line Road 417-206-9090 Olive Garden Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 3031 East Hammons Boulevard 417-782-7295 Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page JOPLIN MEXICAN FARE Cafe Del Rio Multiple Joplin Locations 417-206-0423 Casa Montez Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 2324 South Range Line Road 417-781-3610 El Charro Multiple Joplin Locations 417-626-8401 El Vaquero 2412 South Main Street 417-627-9299 Festival Mexican Restaurant 631 South Duquesne Road 417-206-0704 Maria's Mexican Restaurant 1901 East 32nd Street 417-624-8882 Moe's Southwest Grill 3120 Main Street, Suite 3 417-781-6637 Taco Bell Multiple Joplin Locations 417-781-1200 Taco Gringo Multiple Joplin Locations 417-782-2277 Taco Hut 2014 South Range Line Road 417-781-5031 Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page JOPLIN ASIAN SELECTIONS China House Close To The Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center 2639 East 32nd Street 417-624-8866 China Pantry 101 North Range Line Road Northpark Mall 417-206-2110 Empress Lion 1710 East 32nd Street 417-781-3237 Food of Life Cafe 109 West 2nd Street 417-623-8330 Fortune East Asian Restaurant 1515 West 10th Street 417-781-3188 Golden Dragon Restaurant 1020 South Range Line Road 417-624-9827 Grand Fortuna 631 South Range Line Road 417-781-3810 Great Wall Chinese Buffet 2705 South Range Line Road 417-624-3889 Hello Thailand 2526 East 7th Street 417-657-0540 Hunan Garden 2830 South Main Street 417-623-6619 Ichiban Japenese Restaurant 2914 East 32nd Street 417-624-0198 J.B. Elephant's Thai Bistro 1802 West 32nd Street 417-782-8424 King House Chinese 2639 East 32nd Street 417-782-3131 King Palace International Super Buffet 1401 South Range Line Road 417-206-8868 Kinnaree 1227 East 32nd Street 417-781-4442 Li Jung 1901 South Main Street 417-624-8608 Lotus Garden 1818 West 7th Street 417-624-6509 Magic Dragon Chinese Eatery 11570 Highway FF 417-626-8555 Orient Express Delivery 215 East 20th Street 417-206-3999 The Magic Noodle 804 South Range Line Road 417-625-1199 Tokyo Japanese Steak & Sushi 511 North Range Line Road 417-781-9888 Wings N More 3702 East 7th Street 417-623-9100 Click On The Convention Center To Go Back To The Top Of Page JOPLIN PIZZA SPOTS Blackthorn Pizza & Pub 510 South Joplin Avenue 417-781-6668 Casey's Carryout Pizza Multiple Joplin Locations 417-781-6668 Chuck E. 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