Joplin

Joplin is in Southwest Missouri.

Joplin Halal Travel Guide

Although commonly thought to be named for ragtime composer (and Sedalia resident) Scott Joplin and the city is actually named after the Joplin Creek Valley, which in turn is named after an early settler, Reverend Harris Joplin.

Joplin is the "hub" of the southwest corner of Missouri, southeast Kansas, and northeast Oklahoma. The population of Joplin proper is 45,504, but, with several "suburbs" around Joplin and the population of the Joplin metro area is near 100,000.

The "Joplin Metropolitan Area" (the 4th largest in Missouri) is composed of Jasper and Newton Counties in Missouri. However, given its location at the confluence of three states, it is quite common for many people from Kansas and Oklahoma (and from other parts of southwest Missouri) to frequent Joplin, for work and pleasure.

Other cities and towns that comprise the Joplin area include:

Webb City
Carthage (Missouri) | Carthage
Carl Junction
Loma Linda
Leawood
Neosho
Seneca
Duenweg
Pittsburg (Kansas) | Pittsburg, Kansas
Galena (Kansas) | Galena, Kansas
Baxter Springs, Kansas
Miami (Oklahoma) | Miami, Oklahoma

Joplin is roughly 40 miles north of the Arkansas state line. Thus and the Joplin area is commonly referred to as the "Four-State Area".

Travel to Joplin

By Plane

Joplin Regional Airport, (IATA Flight Code: JLN) . Served by American Eagle to Dallas/Fort Worth.

Joplin is also close to three other airports with more flight selections.

Springfield/Branson Regional Airport (IATA Flight Code: SGF) 72 miles east
Tulsa International Airport (IATA Flight Code: TUL) 113 miles west
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (IATA Flight Code: XNA) 72 miles south

By car

Interstate 44. The city is at its junction with US Highway 71. It is within a half-day's drive of several major cities, including Kansas City, St. Louis, Tulsa, Wichita, and Oklahoma City.

Travel on a Bus in Joplin

Greyhound Bus Lines. The depot is on 2nd Street downtown.

Get Around

Automobile is the main method of transportation, other than walking, in the city. A small bus and trolley system called Sunshine Lamp Trolley serves the busiest commercial areas of the city.

The "main business drag" of Joplin is Range Line Road (aka, "Business 71"). The heaviest concentration of commerce and business is along Range Line Road (along with the heaviest concentration of traffic). Other "business drags" include 7th Street, Main Street, and 32nd Street. Main Street is undergoing a revitalization effort, with several of the historic buildings being renovated, a new Farmer's Market, and the "Third Thursday" Art Walk.

What to See

Spiva Center for the Arts
Historic Homes | Sergeant Avenue and Moffet Avenue - Many beautiful 19th- and 20th-century homes line the streets.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Joplin

Study in Joplin

Missouri Southern State University.
Messenger College.
Ozark Christian College

How to work legally in Joplin

Leggett & Platt
General Mills
Contract Freighters Inc.

Shopping

Northpark Mall
Antique malls. There are several antique malls (sometimes called flea markets, but with no swap meet) that cater specifically to people on their way to Branson or the craft fairs in Northwest Arkansas. The largest is Connie's Flea Market on Rangeline between Joplin and Webb City, with several others on the eastern side of Highway FF (32nd Street). Prices go often go up during craft fair season (April and October.)

Halal Food & Restaurants

Missouri does not have statewide legislation banning cigarette smoking in restaurants. All restaurants in Joplin allow smoking in designated smoking sections unless noted in their specific entries.

The Kitchen Pass
Club 609
Red Onion Cafe - 203 E 4th Street 37.087785, -94.511907 ☎ +1 417-623-1004

Johnny Carino's
J-Town 2505 S. Main Street - Sports Bar, poolhall, and restaurant.

Wilder's Steakhouse - 1216 South Main Street 37.077756, -94.514090 ☎ +1 417-623-7230 - A very old restaurant and piano bar specializing in Steak and Pasta. Still has "Recommended by Duncan Hines" on their sign.

Ichiban. Japanese food and sushi. 2914 E 32nd St, just west of Rangeline.

Kinnaree 1227 E 32nd Street - Next to Dollar General. (Thai) food.

Mucho Mexico - in Webb City
Cafe Del Rio
Bradbury Bishop Deli 201 N. Main Street - In Webb City. A diner with decor dating from the 1930s through the 1960s, serving classic American food and fruit drinks. Very reasonable. Open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday, and dinner Thursday through Saturday.

Babe's. Fast food. Several locations in Joplin.
Granny Schaffer's. Southern food. Noted for fried Chicken. Locations on Rangeline between Joplin and Webb City, 7th St, and in Airport Drive, northwest of Joplin.

Big R's 1220 E. 15th Street - Barbeque. Huge portions.

Baxter Springs Smokehouse 2320 Military in Baxter Springs

Turtle Heads Raw Cafe - 4218 South Main Street 37.042234, -94.515105 ☎ +1 417-782-4323
The Bypass (Part of The Kitchen Pass)
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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Several national hotel chains have locations in Joplin. There are also several private "mom and pop" hotels in Joplin. Practically every hotel is around the junction of I-44 and Range Line Road (Exit 8).

Holiday Inn Joplin - 3615 Range Line Drive, Joplin, Missouri 64804 ☎ +1 417 782-1000
Microtel Inn & Suites Joplin - 4101 Richard Joseph Blvd. ☎ +1 417 626-8282 $47-53 (Doubles)
Sleep Inn | I-44 & SR 43 South ☎ +1 417 782-1212 $69 (Doubles)

Internet & Phones

Stay Safe

Most crime that occurs in the Joplin area are petty. The biggest crime problems in the area have been gas station drive-offs and convenience store robberies. Violent crime is quite rare, but it does occur on occasion. The rough side of town for Joplin is considered west of Main Street. Like most other places, most of the more serious crime happens in the middle of the night. Typical common sense will enable most anyone to avoid problems.

Red light running is a growing problem. Range Line Road is notorious for motorists running red lights, especially well after it has turned red for their direction. Motorists should exercise caution and not dart into intersections immediately when their light turns green.

Cope in Joplin

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