Joplin’s best local businesses

The 119 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 19

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119 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants36 places · newest: Club 1201 | Restaurant & Event Venue, Aug 2
• 02Beauty13 places · newest: Alluring Soul Beauty Bar, Aug 2
• 03Shopping7 places · newest: Candy Craze, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment11 places · newest: Anytime Golf Suites, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife7 places · newest: Undercliff Grill & Bar, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets9 places · newest: Forest + Field Bakery, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage7 places · newest: Rangeline Antique Mall, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness6 places · newest: Executive Spa & Massage JOPLIN, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden6 places · newest: Ashley Store, Jul 21
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts5 places · newest: Ernie Williamson Music, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods5 places · newest: Extreme Sports Scuba, Aug 2
• 12Parks & Outdoors3 places · newest: Garvin Park, Aug 2

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• Joe Harding Foodservice Equipment and Restaurant Supplies

  Services

  Longtime local showroom selling equipment and tools for commercial kitchens.

  515 N Rangeline Rd · joeharding.com ↗

• Joplin Historical Neighborhoods Museum

  Arts & Culture

  Joplin Historical Neighborhoods Museum guides you through two meticulously restored homes of the Schifferdecker and Zelleken families,…

  422 S Sergeant Ave · joplinhistorical.org ↗

• Joplin History & Mineral Museum

  Arts & Culture

  If you love Joplin stories with a side of shiny rocks, Joplin History & Mineral Museum turns our mining past into something you can…

  504 S Schifferdecker Ave · joplin-museum.org ↗

• Northpark Mall

  Other

  Shopping mall featuring a food court and diverse shops, plus a restroom and an arcade.

  101 N Rangeline Rd · visitnorthparkmall.com ↗

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