We originally planned to go mini golfing on Memorial Day as that was the one day we did not expect them to be working on Mik's shower remodel. They ended up deciding they would work on Memorial Day, but on the Friday before they were not expected to work until the afternoon, so Dad, Nora, and I went mini golfing leaving Mom home with Mik in case the workers showed up early, which they did...like right after we left around 9am.
We had hoped to go to Spy Glass Mini Golf as it was the one I drew out of the jar, but as it was raining, we ended up going to Aloha Mini Golf because they have an indoor course.
The indoor course may not have been as interesting as the outdoor courses, but it had a fun tiki bar vibe and a variety of interesting obstacles.
This weekend's coffee outing was to Be Known Coffee.
Mom and I got coffee from the Spring menu. Mom had the All the Buzz Latte (honey and toasted marshmallow).
I had the Ube Sweet Cream Latte.
Mik got the Raspberry Tart w/ sparkling water (white lotus, vanilla lemon syrup, raspberry) from the Lotus Spring menu. Dad just got the Kenya dark roast drip coffee.
See full list of Our Koffee Trail stops here and Our Koffee Trail Google Maps list here.
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We visited the City Hall in Joplin for the Visit Joplin stamp in the Mother Road Passport. While we didn't end up figuring out where to get the stamp, we did enjoy the murals in the City Hall as well as the exhibit about the creation of the Joplin at the Turn of the Century, 1896-1906 mural.
Route 66: Joplin, Missouri mural
Joplin at the Turn of the Century, 1896-1906 mural
Stained Glass
"Evolution of a Mural" exhibit
See full list of Our Route 66 Adventures here and Google map here.
The World Street Painting Gallery was an unplanned find near the Joplin History & Mineral Museum. These were originally done in June 2025 and it appears they will be doing more this June in honor of Route 66's 100th. Most of the art was Route 66 themed.
Take a ride with Boomer
Swing on Fanning’s rocking chair
Fly with Gallectic Galena
Downhill Jam
Crystal Cave
Ride the 66
Get Your Kicks on Route 66
Mother Road
Slot Car Racing
See full list of Our Route 66 Adventures here and Google map here.
The Joplin History & Mineral Museum has been a Route 66 attraction since it opened in 1931. The main exhibits are about the tri-state mining industry and other local Joplin local history. There is also a Route 66 exhibit. Most unique is the National Cookie Cutter Historical Museum is housed inside the museum.
We started with the mineral part of the museum. It was interesting to see the different minerals and learn about the mining industry in the area. The fluorescent minerals display was a highlight of this area.
The Route 66 exhibit was of particular interest to us as we visited as part of driving Route 66. The exhibit featured displays for each of the states Route 66 goes through.
One of the interesting items in the local history section was this portable kitchen from the mid-1800s.
The local history also included local Civil War history, especially related to the Battle of Carthage.
The National Cookie Cutter Historical Museum Collection featured cookie cutters representing each of the 50 states as part of a celebrating the United States 250th.
There was also a Route 66 themed cookie cutter display.
See full list of Our Route 66 Adventures here and Google map here.
We stopped at the Route 66 Welcome Center in Webb City to get the stamp for the Mother Road Passport. The visitor center is located in an old gas station.
There is a Welcome to Webb City mural on the building behind the parking lot. We got a free magnet featuring this mural along with our stamp for the Mother Road Passport.
There is also a classic truck parked by their sign.
See full list of Our Route 66 Adventures here and Google map here.
