The city of Joplin is situated in
southwest Missouri,
near the Kansas
and Oklahoma
borders, 70 miles (113 kilometers)
west of Springfield
and 109 miles (175 kilometers) northeast
of Tulsa.
Located in Jasper County, Joplin is
the fourth largest metropolitan area
in the state, and home to 45,504 residents.
Joplin offers diverse attractions
for people of all ages and interests....