If you find yourself with a spare day or two and you’re willing to travel 35 miles, take a look at Joplin. This lively place boasts loads of things to keep you engaged. Webb City Farmers Market, Cunningham Park and Candy House Chocolate Factory alone justify the drive. Locals will also probably point you in the direction of Lamar, 40 miles away. If you can only see one thing here, let it be Lamar Lake. (But we’d also highly recommend Harry S. Truman Birthplace and Lamar City Park.)