Grand Falls is a must-see for anyone visiting – or living in – Joplin. This natural formation is beautiful, so be sure to bring your camera. Bring your family, too, because Grand Falls makes an outstanding background in photos. But Grand Falls isn’t just a pretty place to visit. It’s also the largest continuously running waterfall in Missouri

Helicopter Park is what we used to call it, about a decade ago. I’d bring my oldest two girls here to let them jump, slide, swing, and climb on the brightly-colored playground equipment under the shade of the many tall trees in this park.

A collection of five museums including one on history, science, cookies, dolls and sports.