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Visit the Carthage town square
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.
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,...
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.
Best Western Precious Moments Hotel
4 Reviews and 34 Opinions I actually used to work at this hotel, and I can guarantee it is the cleanest we have in Carthage....
Carthage Deli and Ice Cream: 50's diner
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.
CD's Pancake Hut: Carthage's oldest restaurant
Restless-in-kl Says: Opened in Sptember 1979 as the first 24 hour food service business. A vairety of breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Breakfast served 24 hours a day.Portions are huge and hearty.
Ranch House: Great casual restaurant
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...
DOS AMIGOS: dont miss the best mexican restaurant in town!
conejitamendez Says: THIS RESTAURANT IS THE BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT BECAUSE ITS AUTHENTIC AND NOT TEXMEX, THE FOOD IS GREAT. MY FAVORITE DISH IS THE FAJITAS AND THE PRICES HERE ARE GREAT TOO.
brdwtchr Says: I ate at the Precious Moments Chapel Center because that was more convenient than driving back in to Carthage. I tried one of their sandwiches.
Route 66 Drive in Cinema: ROUTE 66 : Tip 27 : Where's the back row ?
sourbugger Says: "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...
Highways 71 and I-44 meet near...
brdwtchr Says: Highways 71 and I-44 meet near Carthage. Travelling on I-44 is a good way to retrace route 66. You'll need a car for most places in Missouri.
K.C. Says: Interstate 44 between Springfield and Joplin (exit 18B)car
TheFish Says: '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...
Battle of Carthage State Historic Site
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...
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...
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.
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...
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....
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...
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....
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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Interstate 44 between Springfield and Joplin (exit 18B)car
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Carthage is on I-44 between Joplin and Springfield. It is on the historic old Route 66. The Precious Moments Chapel Center is on the south side of the town. It is a nice place but you should also be...
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I have been a collector of PRECIOUS MOMENTS figures and this was a golden opportunity for me to visit this place.
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The Missouri Vacation Planner lists a number of attractions in Carthage, but let's be honest - there is only one real good reason to stop off in this town: the Precious Moments Park. While there, we...
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Located in the Ozark Mountain region of Missouri where fertile prairies to the north meet timbered Ozark uplands to the south, Carthage has experienced more than 160 years of history. This is where...
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i don't remember when exactly i was in carthage. on one of our annual pilgramages to branson we stopped the night in carthage to go to the precious moments chapel. it's cool. it's very well done, but...
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