Amazing food here! I absolutely love the Chicken-salad Panini and that Bean salad is the Bomb!…read moreFast and super friendly service! Took me 3 years of Grove Life to find this Gem! Definitely be visiting again soon!

If you are even slightly interested in motorcycles, take the time to stop in. This museum was set…read moreup by locals using their own bikes. The oldest is from the 1930's and the tour guide came with the bike! The walls are covered in photos, memorabilia, and stories waiting to be heard. The bikes range from BMW, Harley, Triumph, to Allstate (Puch) and more. Donations get you through the door. Eat a sandwich or burger at the cafe. Talk to Bob, and take a walk through motorcycle history. It was time well spent.

Great locally owned family business. They have great pricing and yummy snacks. They have a few…read moreoption of local beef jerky and it's so good. The theater is nicely spaced so you have plenty of room to get comfortable for your show and they offer great movies. A few months ago we also rented it out for my birthday and had an awesome video game showdown on the jumbo screen!!

This is my favorite theatre, my a grandma loved taking my sister and I here when we were growing…read moreup. Lots of great memories. Very good cheap popcorn drinks and candy. Highly recommend.

The line to get tickets is the same as the concession stand and the girl at the register was very…read moreslow and she looked very depressed. The line was out of the door and we were already inside and it took over 20 minutes to get the tickets. She definitely looked like she hated her job.

Great service especially during Covid. Only downfall is ticket line sometimes. Because it's the…read moresame as food line so get there early so you don't miss part of movie. Popcorn and snack prices are very low compared to bigger chains. Seats are new and nice and it's very clean

Jeremy Mack the manager is awesome He help us an made our…read moreexperience great! Booked wrong dates and he help us out

We were there for a Sunday morning 11:30 am showing of the new Spider-Man movie. We walked in and…read morethe general manager was standing at the counter. My grandson was bouncing around in a Spider-Man shirt making Spider-Man sounds and motions. I said I bet you know what we're here to see. He said, "I don't know. My mind is too scrambled right now." My wife said there for Spider-Man. I said I'd like a diet Dr Pepper and a large popcorn. He rolled his eyes and said said we don't have diet Dr pepper. We have Coke Zero and Diet coke. I said coke zero. My wife asked for two waters. He motion to the cooler and said they're over there. He really made no effort to be pleasant or friendly at all. I don't know if he was hung over or just generally unhappy to be there, but it was obvious wasn't enjoying his day. The theatre was good and we enjoyed our movie but it wasn't a pleasant interaction with the general manager. We hadn't been to this theatre for a long time, but probably won't be coming back any time soon. The theatre in our town has recently closed so we'll have to travel if we want to see any movies in theaters, but we'll just make the drive to Joplin or Neosho instead.

Absolutely no pets. Have two small yorkies and a stroller. Got there and was only car in lot but…read moretwo which i assume work there. Was shocked to see no pets sign. My dogs are better behaved than most kids or adults. Oh well, their loss. Btw, been to many of these local type museums and this is first time we were not welcome

I am in agreement with other reviewers. Rich history, so much variety and lots of fun facts. Great…read moreway to learn about the local area and inhabitants, and also connect with other parts of the country with shared history . Young, old, and in-between can find displays to enjoy. Staff were friendly, helpful, and welcoming.

A FANTASTIC Entertainment EVENT in Joplin! Check it out http://www.heartlandoperatheatre.com…read more They perform on the campus of MSSU in Taylor Auditorium and also at other performance venues around Joplin, MO. October 23 & 25 , 2015 is CARMEN

It's ok but do not make Spiva a destination or even drive out of your way to visit. 1 - usually…read moreclosed 2 - often in-between exhibits. 3 - Go to Arkansas and enjoy fun and Art! Glass church in Bella Vista IS AWESOME! Crystal Bridges in Bentonville always a TREAT! Skip Joplin and drive toward Bella Vista / Bentonville to look around. You will be much happier and fulfilled. Bentonville Arkansas has much to offer and 45 minutes away.

Always a fantastic place in Joplin to visit. Always something new to see or someone new to meet…read more I'm always greeted very kindly with the staff and volunteers. The whole facility is very clean and up-to-date. And the classes they offer are always changing and offering a pretty good variety for everyone.

Come get your kicks on Route 66 in Joplin, MO! Plenty of vintage cars to check out and you can…read moreeven see Tow Mater and Lightning McQueen from the movie CARS! The Group Grass roots plays tonight. So excited for so much family fun in the town of Joplin! Not to mention all the fantastic food that we had and my Route 66 cream soda was YUMMO!