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Visitors can observe the processes of the chocolate kitchen through large viewing windows in the store.ĭining along Joplin’s Route 66 offers groups several unique and exciting options. A variety of other chocolates of the finest quality, a wall of jellybeans, and homemade caramel nut corn are also available. English toffee, caramels, and caramel pecan treats are created from the 50-year-old recipes that have made this shop famous nationwide. Not far from Historic Murphysburg is the Candy House Gourmet chocolate factory. Bus group travelers can request a step-on guide to tell the stories of the original homeowners and Joplin’s colorful history. The district’s website offers walking and driving tours to follow while learning about the mining barons, brewers, store owners, and bank presidents that built their stately homes and gardens during the heyday of Joplin’s mining boom. A short walk across the street takes visitors to the Route 66 Mural Park, a two-story set of murals featuring a stylized Corvette for photo opportunities.Ī tour through the Historic Murphysburg neighborhood highlights the golden age of mining in Joplin when the area was the top producer of lead and zinc in the world. Highlights include viewing the last signed Thomas Hart Benton mural next to a mural created by Benton’s grandson, Anthony Benton Gude. The welcome center staff can offer visitors a brief history of the building (a former department store) and the Joplin area. Located in Joplin’s historic City Hall, the Visit Joplin office offers Route 66 postcards and magnets, along with travel information. Sponsored Content Joplin, Missouri gives travelers an unforgettable experience along America’s Mother Road, Route 66.

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