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Joplin

Joplin, MO, United States of America · Missouri

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About Joplin

Joplin is a city in Jasper and Newton counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. Most of the city lies in Jasper County, with the southern portion of Joplin extending into Newton County. With a population of 51,762 at the 2020 census, Joplin is the 12th most-populous city in the state. The city covers an area of 38.21 square miles (99.0 km2) on the outer edge of the Ozark Mountains in southwestern Missouri. Joplin is the principal city of the three-county Joplin metropolitan area, which is home to 210,077 people and is the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Missouri. In May 2011, a violent EF5 tornado killed more than 150 people and destroyed one-third of the city.

Best time: May - Oct
Language: English
Currency: USD ($)
Timezone: America/Chicago
Population: 51,762
Elevation: 306 m

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Things to do

Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.

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Bookhouse Cinema & PubBuilding · Bookhouse Cinema & Pub, 715 Broadway Street, Joplin, MO 64801, United States of America
Mineral ParkPark · Mineral Park, Joplin, Missouri, United States of America
Landreth ParkPark · Landreth Park, Joplin, MO 64801, United States of America
Spring GreenwayPark · Spring Greenway, Joplin, Missouri, United States of America
Landreth ParkPark · Landreth Park, Joplin, Missouri, United States of America

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Top attractions

Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.

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Route 66 Mural ParkSightseeing · Route 66 Mural Park, South Main Street, Joplin, MO 64804, United States of America
Spiva Arts ParkPark · Spiva Arts Park, Joplin, Missouri, United States of America
Schifferdecker homeSightseeing · Schifferdecker home, South Sergeant Avenue, Joplin, MO 64801, United States of America
Landreth ParkPark · Landreth Park, 500, Joplin, MO 64801, United States of America
Ewert ParkPark · Ewert Park, Joplin, Missouri, United States of America

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May - Oct

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Location

Joplin, MO, United States of America

37.0842° N, 94.5133° W

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