Road Trip Destinations near Joplin, MO

June 20, 2019

IT’S SUMMER TIME! We all know that truly means vacation time. Time to set aside the hustle and bustle of your everyday life and hit the open road for some adventure. Can you see it? Wind in your hair (well, if you have hair), road trip jams blaring in the car, surrounded by your family and friends. Sounds pretty perfect to us! However, we know this also means spending more money than usual. Here at Landers Chevrolet Cadillac of Joplin, we’ve compiled a list of some nearby destinations to visit this summer that hopefully won’t break your bank!

Kansas City, MO – The biggest city in Missouri and it does NOT disappoint. Known for being the “city of fountains” this is a popular city destination for families as there is something to do for everyone! Go explore the Science City where you can experience hands on exhibits like a mock television studio where your kids can deliver their very own weather forecast! Everyone wants their 10 seconds of fame, right? And let’s be real, vacations are about food. Don’t forget to enjoy some iconic Kansas City BBQ while you are there. Some of the top and most highly rated BBQ places are – Q39, Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que, SLAP’s BBQ and Char Bar.

Tulsa, OK – The second largest city in Oklahoma has some major highlights and even a lively history that make this city fun to visit! And at only around two hours away, a jaunt to Tulsa is truly a day trip if you need a quick get-away. In Tulsa you’ll experience amazing food and numerous other things to enjoy. Go to the Tulsa Zoo or Oklahoma Aquarium or if you are feeling adventurous, Tulsa has numerous Water Parks.

Dallas, TX – Dallas is one of those cities that has a little bit of everything. One of the top things Dallas is known for it’s amazing shopping scene with places such as Northpark Mall, Stonebriar, Shops at Legacy – could even see some famous people but we can’t promise anything! If you are the adrenaline junkie you have things such as Hurricane Harbor or Six Flags over Texas for great rides, food and even live shows. Now for the sports enthusiast, go enjoy a Texas Rangers baseball game, complete with a good ole’ hotdog and enjoy fireworks after the game.

We hope some of these trips help you get the family out for some quality time together! Also, don’t forget to swing by Landers Cadillac Chevrolet of Joplin for all your road trip needs – new car, car service. You name it, we have you covered friends!

4630 E. 32nd Street Joplin MO 64804