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Things to Do  

Visit the Carthage town square

Visit the Carthage town square, Carthage

 Restless-in-kl Says:  Park your car and walk around this small town square. Visit the little shops found here for antiques and gifts to bring home. Take a look at the courthouse and read about Carthage history. 

Precious Moments Chapel

Precious Moments Chapel, Carthage

 basstbn Says:  Artist Sam Butcher used his Precious Moments art and characters in all of the numerous paintings and stain glass in this chapel. The cute little characters are used to bring Bible stories to life. Nancy and I went in on our own, not wanting to be tied down to a tour group,... 

Precious Moments Park

Precious Moments Park, Carthage

 basstbn Says:  This is a unique attraction, especially popular with Precious Moments fans and collectors (such as my oldest daughter). The grounds and gardens themselves are well worth the visit, and the chapel is inspiring. See my travelogue for additional photos. 

The Precious Memories Center...

The Precious Memories Center..., Carthage

 K.C. Says:  The Precious Memories Center has a gallery that is the museum,Fountain of Angels, and the Chapel.The Chapel has 52 Biblical murals that cover 5000 square feet.From the 30 stained glass windows to the elaborate carved doors and bronze work, the Chapel has been considered as... 

Hotels  

Best Western Precious Moments Hotel

 4 Reviews and 45 Opinions  I actually used to work at this hotel, and I can guarantee it is the cleanest we have in Carthage.... 

Restaurants  

Carthage Deli and Ice Cream: 50's diner

Carthage Deli and Ice Cream: 50's diner, Carthage

 Restless-in-kl Says:  The Carthage Deli is a 50´s motif restaurant that has been serving Carthage for 24 years. Specializing in a wide variety of sandwiches, cappuccinos, smoothies, malts and old-fashioned ice cream sodas.There's even a model of a Cadillac in the deli. 

Ranch House: Great casual restaurant

Ranch House: Great casual restaurant, Carthage

 ally07 Says:  Ranch House is a fantastic restaurant just located off the highway. It has a variety of foods including huge salads, great bbq, and great steaks. The service is great, it is moderately priced, and the atmosphere is a cowboy/country setting. I am a local, and this is one of... 

Nightlife  

Route 66 Drive in Cinema: ROUTE 66 : Tip 27 : Where's the back row ?
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"Now if that's not real Americana, then I don't know what is"

"I believe that there used to be dozens of these cinemas right the way along route 66, but only a few remain now. This one has recently re-opened."

"I guess it's part of the heritage industry these days, people want to recapture those magical warm nights of youth"

"More likely they want to get away from their kids and get some leg-over"

"Well maybe, I'm too poetic and your too cynical. Anything worth seeing here then ?"

"No just the usual Hollywood film factory stuff aimed at teenagers"

"We'll give it a skip this time then"

"Damn."

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Updated Jan 31, 2005

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Local Customs  

'There is a marvelous...
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'There is a marvelous story of a man who once stood before God, his heart breaking from the pain and injustice in the world. 'Dear God,' he
cried out, 'look at all the suffering, the anguish and distress in your world. Why don't you send help?' God responded, 'I did send help. I sent
you.' When we tell our children that story, we must tell them that each one of them was sent to help repair the broken world - and that it is
not just the task of an instant or of a year, but of a lifetime.' - David J. Wolpe

Written Oct 4, 2002

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Off The Beaten Path  

Battle of Carthage State Historic Site

Battle of Carthage State Historic Site, Carthage

 basstbn Says:  On this site in 1861, six thousand rebel troops forced Union soldiers to retreat. Honestly speaking, there is not much reason to check out this spot unless you are an avid Civil War buff. There's not much to see, and the descriptive signs are in poor repair. 

This fabulous mural is inside...

This fabulous mural is inside..., Carthage

 brdwtchr Says:  This fabulous mural is inside of the Civil War Museum. Look also for the Petticoat Flag painting. It has an interesting story. 

This park out side of Carthage...

This park out side of Carthage..., Carthage

 brdwtchr Says:  This park out side of Carthage is where one of the Civil War battles in the area was. The bulletin board has information on it about that battle. 

Carthage was the sight of...

Carthage was the sight of..., Carthage

 brdwtchr Says:  Carthage was the sight of a minor battle of the Civil War. The battle was a fought in several places. You can visit the historical Civil War battle sites around Carthage. Down town about a block and a half from the big court house is the Civil War museum. This picture is of... 

I was looking up Carthage...

I was looking up Carthage..., Carthage

 brdwtchr Says:  I was looking up Carthage on the internet tonight and found out there is a museum in Carthage I did not go to. The Powers Museum is about the city's history in the years after the Civil War and up to now. I've got some thing to look forward to next time I am going that way.... 

If you like Victorian...

If you like Victorian..., Carthage

 brdwtchr Says:  If you like Victorian architecture there are many such homes in Carthage. You can pick up a list of them and drive around the town to see them. This information is available at the Carthage Chamber of Commerce. Ask for the Victorian Homes Drive Brochure. The Chamber is... 

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You really can't go to...

You really can't go to..., Carthage

 brdwtchr Says:  You really can't go to Carthage without visiting the Precious Moments Chapel Center. It is the main attraction, though not the only one. My mother has a large collection of those porcelein Precious Moments figures so I went there. It is a peaceful and beautiful place.... 

PRECIOUS MOMENTS CHAPEL

PRECIOUS MOMENTS CHAPEL, Carthage

 K.C. Says:   Visiting the precious moments Chapel Center. It was amazing inside. There is a shop where the collectables are actually cheaper. There's the Fountain of Angels which was gorgeous. The entire place was just beautiful, but not many people know it exists. 

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