| amenities include a homey lounge and a fire pit, as well as an indoor pool and an exercise room. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set a mile from i-44, this straightforward all-suite hotel among businesses is 4 miles from missouri southern state university and 5 miles from swimming and fishing at grand falls. pets are welcome. relaxed studios offer wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes, plus living areas. breakfast and parking are available. suites add separate living rooms
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport 1 hr 16
Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center (8 min) Cunningham Park (8 min) Parr Hill Park (6 min) The Precious Moments Chapel (20 min)
Chapel with colorful murals inspired by Precious Moments figurines, with tours, a gift shop & cafe. Joplin History & Mineral Museum (15 min)
Two mining industry-centric museums with historical exhibits on town life & mineral collections. George Washington Carver National Monument (18 min)
Former home of George Washington Carver, now a park with a museum, nature trail & forested areas. Ewert Park (8 min)
Park featuring a playground, a pool, tennis & basketball, a picnic pavilion, grills & restrooms. Grand Falls (11 min)
Scenic waterfall cascading off a 163-ft.-wide ledge, plus creek pools for swimming & fishing. Lazer Force of Joplin (8 min) Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center - CLOSED (9 min)
Natural area boasting a sizable conservation-education center, an aquarium & walking trails. Route 66 Mural Park (10 min) | 
