Here you will find a list of family friendly attractions in and around the Joplin area. You will find something to do indoors as well as outdoors, that will keep all ages busy. A few favorites of ours would be the indoor bounce houses, nature centers, and discovery centers.
Amusement Parks
Arcades
Bounce Houses
Bowling
Holiday Lanes in Pittsburg, KS
Conservation & Audubon Centers
Southeast Kansas Nature Center
Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center
Discovery Centers
Amazeum
Discovery Center in Springfield
Curious Minds Discovery Zone in Parsons Kansas
Museum of Discovery in Little Rock, Arkansas
Escape Rooms
Farmers Market
Field Trips and Tours
Candy House Gourmet Chocolates
Papa Murphy’s Pizza Tour in Joplin
Homeschool, Preschool, and Toddler Classes
The Flip Shop ~ Preschool open gym
Roller City Joplin ~ Toddler Skate and Homeschool sessions
House of Bounce Joplin ~ Preschool and Homeschool sessions
Science Education Center at Greenbush ~ Homeschool field trips and also offer summer camp
Skateland of Webb City ~ Preschool and Homeschool Skate
Spiva Center for the Arts ~ Art classes and preschool mommy and me class
Oklahoma Aquarium ~ Homeschool days with the Education Department
Indoor Play Areas
Chick-Fil-A of Rangeline Rd. in Joplin
Indoor Play Area at Northpark Mall
Lazer Tag
Local Library Locations
Mini Golf
Motorsports
Movie Theaters & Drive In Locations
Barco Drive-In located in Lamar
66 Drive In located in Carthage
Museums and Historical Parks
Bluff Dwellers Cavern and Museum in Noel, MO
Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum
Darryl Starbird National Rod & Custom CarHall of Fame museum
The Dobson Museum in Miami, OK
Freedom of Flight Museum in Joplin
Galena Mining and Historical Museum
Harry S Truman Birthplace in Lamar, MO
Kan-O-Tex Service Station with CARS Museum and Diner in Galena, KS
Newton County Historical Park in Neosho
Old Spanish Treasure Cave in Arkansas
Precious Moments Chapel and Gift Shoppe in Carthage
Route 66 Vintage Iron Motorcycle Museum in Miami, OK
Supertram on 66 ~ Ice Cream Parlor and Museum in Carterville, MO
Praire State Park in Mindenmindes, MO
The Coleman Theater Beautiful in Miami, OK
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Foundation in Springfield
Skating Rinks
Spinning Wheels SK8 Center in Carl Junction
Skateland Fun Center of Neosho MO
Take Home Crafts & Art Classes
Local Color Art Gallery & Studio
Theater
Southeast Kansas Symphony Orchestra
Midwest Regional Ballet Company and School
Pittsburg State University Theater
Trampoline Parks
Victory Ministry & Sports Complex
Zoos and Aquariums
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas
Wild Wildreness Drive Through Safari in Arkansas
Joplin's Local Family Fun 