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Find fun in Joplin, no matter what your version of "fun" is!

Whether you're looking to enjoy the natural beauty of the Ozark region surrounding Joplin, cruise down iconic Route 66, spend your evening axe-throwing or shooting paintballs, or simply taking a stroll through one of our 21 parks in the area, Joplin has something for everyone.

Discover Joplin’s bustling urban area on foot: from trendy boutiques, to award-winning restaurants, to popular nightclubs – downtown Joplin is abuzz with palpable energy.

Get lost in the Art of Joplin by taking in the numerous murals, studios, and musical experiences.

Find yourself in the great outdoors when you step into the thick woods of the surrounding parks, or cool off with some aquatic adventures.

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Joplin Hearts

Coming across one of the Joplin Hearts is like encountering a familiar face; it’s welcoming, and it feels like home. These 5-by-5-foot stenciled, heart-shaped murals containing the word “Joplin” in them can be found on the buildings of local businesses throughout Joplin and are part of a grassroots project to help strengthen the sense of community in our city.

Artist Eric Haun started leaving his mark on Joplin’s public art scene in 2020 when he painted the butterfly murals 161 and Look Up & Smile. The positive feedback he received from those inspired him to start the Joplin Hearts project in 2021, and it continues today.

You can take home your own version of Haun’s Joplin Hearts on a sticker, pin, tote bag, or t-shirt sold at Blue Moon Boutique (613 S. Main St.).


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