Food Scene
Fabulous food at very reasonable prices. Open only on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening from 4 to 8 pm. Reservations requested but not always needed. 417-325-7166 (5 miles)
Diamond Cafe
101 West Market StreetFabulous food at very reasonable prices. Open only on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening from 4 to 8 pm. Reservations requested but not always needed. 417-325-7166 (5 miles)
Great Pizza and large-screen TVs for sporting enthusiasts. Check out their Tuesday night half-price special. (10 miles)
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Gusano's Chicago Style Pizzeria
3929 E 7th StGreat Pizza and large-screen TVs for sporting enthusiasts. Check out their Tuesday night half-price special. (10 miles)
Basic Mom & Pop breakfast and lunch coffee shop. Lots of cowboys drinking coffee here. Check their hours at 417-535-4165. (4 miles)
1630 MO-59
1630 Missouri 59Basic Mom & Pop breakfast and lunch coffee shop. Lots of cowboys drinking coffee here. Check their hours at 417-535-4165. (4 miles)
Best steakhouse in the area. Reasonably priced with view of the horse action in the arena.
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Lucky J Steakhouse & Arena
11664 Fir RdBest steakhouse in the area. Reasonably priced with view of the horse action in the arena.
Great Deli sandwiches while checking out the historic Carthage Square and extraordinary County Courthouse.
Carthage Deli & Ice Cream
301 S Main StGreat Deli sandwiches while checking out the historic Carthage Square and extraordinary County Courthouse.
Mother Road Coffee
325 S Main StExcellent Coffee Shop on Carthage Square.
Subway
2575 High StSubway chain outlet for a quick sandwich if headed east toward Springfield.
One of the best Mexican restaurants in Joplin and fairly close to the Cottages. (10 miles.)
Festival Mexican Restaurant
631 S Duquesne RdOne of the best Mexican restaurants in Joplin and fairly close to the Cottages. (10 miles.)
Mis Arcos Mexican Restaurant
1926 S Garrison AveClosest Mexican Restaurant in Carthage to the Cottages. (8 miles)
Braum's Ice Cream & Burger Restaurant
325 S Garrison AveBest Ice Cream Store for the money. $1.50 per scoop.
Bamboo Garden Restaurant
104 N Garrison AveBest Oriental food around. All-you-can-eat buffet. (10 miles)
Essentials
Closest convenience store with ice, excellent Deli bar, and lowest gas prices in the area. (3 miles)
Pump'n Pantry
45 E 32nd StClosest convenience store with ice, excellent Deli bar, and lowest gas prices in the area. (3 miles)
Shopping
Everything you could possibly need during your stay about 8 miles from the Cottages. (7 miles)
Walmart Supercenter
2705 Grand AveEverything you could possibly need during your stay about 8 miles from the Cottages. (7 miles)
Original Bass Pro Shop and Museum with large aquarium and wildlife on display in beautiful camping scenes including an indoor waterfall.
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Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
1 S Campbell AveOriginal Bass Pro Shop and Museum with large aquarium and wildlife on display in beautiful camping scenes including an indoor waterfall.
Sandstone Gardens
2826 Douglas Fir RdAmazing array of outdoor yard furniture and fountains for residential decor.
Biggest and best Antique Mall in the area. Worth the driv f you are into antique malls.
Rangeline Antique Mall
3421 N Rangeline RdBiggest and best Antique Mall in the area. Worth the driv f you are into antique malls.
Everything Else
Southside Laundromat
2422 E Airport DrClosest laundromat facilities. (7 miles)
Additional accommodations available for larger parties wanting lodging close together. Ideal for staff retreats and family reunions. Sleeps 13.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/6004149
(1/10 mile south)
20941 Newton Rd
20941 Newton RoadAdditional accommodations available for larger parties wanting lodging close together. Ideal for staff retreats and family reunions. Sleeps 13.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/6004149
(1/10 mile south)
Popular eco-sanctuary and running trails along Shoal Creek.
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Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center
201 Riviera DrPopular eco-sanctuary and running trails along Shoal Creek.
Arts & Culture
Great local art gallery and family entertainment (nice dinner and usually a folk band) on Friday night on one of the prettiest county squares in Missouri.
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Cherry's Art Emporium on the Square
311 S Main StGreat local art gallery and family entertainment (nice dinner and usually a folk band) on Friday night on one of the prettiest county squares in Missouri.
Possibly the best Art Museum in the Midwest endowed by Mrs. Sam Walton of Walmart fame.
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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
600 Museum WayPossibly the best Art Museum in the Midwest endowed by Mrs. Sam Walton of Walmart fame.
Unique Route-66-Era drive-in movie theater still in operation on the Mother Road. Summer season only.
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66 Drive-In Theatre
17231 Old 66 BlvdUnique Route-66-Era drive-in movie theater still in operation on the Mother Road. Summer season only.
Sightseeing
Decent Civil War Museum for a small town. Carthage is the site of the first land battle of the Civil War. (10 miles)
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Carthage Civil War Museum
205 Grant StDecent Civil War Museum for a small town. Carthage is the site of the first land battle of the Civil War. (10 miles)
Tells the story of Sam Walton's first store and rise to become the largest retailer/grocery store in the world. Step back in time to 1960's.
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I-Walmart Museum
240 N Main StTells the story of Sam Walton's first store and rise to become the largest retailer/grocery store in the world. Step back in time to 1960's.
Vaudeville era theater restored to pristine condition and full calendar of shows. For schedule of events and tickets, go to:
http://www.colemantheatre.org/events
Coleman Theater
103 N Main StVaudeville era theater restored to pristine condition and full calendar of shows. For schedule of events and tickets, go to:
http://www.colemantheatre.org/events
Big Brutus Inc
6509 NW 60th StWorld's largest earth-moving machine.
Precious Moments Company, Inc.
4105 S Chapel RdHome of very famous religious figurines and Recreational Center.
Recreation of a Depression Era town by an outstanding local artist, Lowell Davis. 1930s General Store, Country Church, Gas Station,
Red Oak II
12275 Kafir RdRecreation of a Depression Era town by an outstanding local artist, Lowell Davis. 1930s General Store, Country Church, Gas Station,
Entertainment & Activities
Elk River Floats
435 Elk Springs RdNearest floating river with gorgeous scenery.