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Joplin, Missouri

The Ozark Spooklight

A mysterious light of unknown origin on the backroads of Missouri.

Joplin, Missouri

National Cookie Cutter Historical Museum

A small museum dedicated to the whimsical tool that turns sugar cookies into works of art.

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Frecs the Miner

This statue is an ode to an iconic roadside advertisement popularized during the 1970s.

6 miles from Joplin

Carthage, Missouri

Precious Moments Chapel and Gardens

An adorably sweet display of sculpted Hummel figurines.

9 miles from Joplin

Diamond, Missouri

World's Largest Small Electric Appliance Museum

Thousands of small machines line the shelves of this personal collection which definitely delivers on its name.

9 miles from Joplin

Carthage, Missouri

Boots Court Motel

This historic motel standing at the "crossroads of America" offers a radio in every room and was saved by local protesters.

12 miles from Joplin

Picher, Oklahoma

Picher

The most toxic town in America.

18 miles from Joplin

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