Joplin is the fourth largest metropolitan area in Missouri. Residents enjoy Southwest Missouri's four seasons of scenic, natural beauty and live in an area rich with history. Recreation and family entertainment abound in clear streams, four area lakes, parks, golf courses, trails, aquatic parks, and conservation areas. Cultural attractions, museums, concerts, and festivals enrich the lives of the friendly people who live here. Southwest Missouri has it all. LINKS -------Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau -------Southwest Missouri -------Joplin Parks -------Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce E-mail: Nick@NickKan.com