Cultural Crossroads

With a host of attractions and a picturesque location in the Ozarks, Joplin is the next place to be

Joplin, Missouri is more than a destination, it’s the place to be. Guests can visit Joplin’s many attractions and must-see experiences and enjoy more than 200-plus restaurants when they aren’t exploring.

George Washington Carver National Monument

George Washington Carver was an agronomist who invented more than 300 products made from peanuts as well as products from other crops like sweet potatoes. Today, you can visit the 240-acre national park built in honor of this multi-talented personality: George Washington Carver National Monument. Located in Diamond, Missouri, about 15 miles southeast of Joplin, this is where Carver was raised, where he explored the surrounding woods and prairie.

CORNELL COMPLEX

Creativity flows in this modern arts and entertainment complex that Connect2Culture and Spiva Center for the Arts call home. The Complex features a 435-seat performance theater, reception areas, outdoor decks and patios, galleries, and classroom spaces. Serving as the heart of Joplin’s art community since 1947, Spiva invites visitors to discover, create, and collect art.

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Kerstin Landwer, (417) 625-4790, klandwer@joplinmo.org, www.VisitJoplinMO.com