Location: Neosho
Top Things to do in Neosho
The 6 Best Things to Do in Neosho, United States
Neosho (/niːˈoʊʃoʊ/; originally Siouan pronunciation: [niˈoʒo] or Siouan pronunciation: [niˈoʒu]) is the most populous city in Newton County, Missouri, United States, which it serves as the county seat. With a population of 11,835 as of the 2010 census, the city is a part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area, a region with an estimated 176,849 (2011) residents. Neosho lies on the western edge of the Ozarks.
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1. George Washington Carver National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
George Washington Carver's boyhood home is now a 210 acre park with a nature trail, museum, and interactive exhibit area.
Reviewed By David B - Coral Gables, Florida
A very nice place to learn more about George Washington Carver, his life, scientific research, accolades and awards. Very educational for the kids and sue enough there was a school group on a field trip when there. Exhibits, a movie and interactive stuff inside and trails for walking outside. Be sure to buy the 2017 stamp sheet which has the first stamp for this site and stamp your passport at the entry desk.
2. Neosho Federal Fish Hatchery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By TLR_Stomboly - Neosho, Missouri, United States
This is a really fun place for kids and adults alike. It's a great learning experience. Fantastic and interactive play areas like the tunnel through the aquarium, and the aquarium itself. The fossil and mineral displays are also a great learning experience. Visitors get to see the entire process of the fish's life and learn about other aquatic life native to Missouri's lakes, rivers, and streams. I learned how the Missouri Conservation Department is battling zebra muscles and other invasive species that destroy native aquatic habitats. They also have annual events and party rooms. I would absolutely recommend this destination to anyone.
3. Newton County Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By CharleySays - Atascadero, California
Oh what a nice little museum. it's always difficult to display history in the small town museums. there's often a shortage of space with way too many artifacts. they have done well to display lots of artifacts and minimize the amount of clutter. Having relatives in the area I take special interest in this museum. it's an upstairs and downstairs several rooms and lots of history. it just got a face lift for the building, and loving care organizing and painting of the rooms, and they did a real fine job.
4. 1872 Neosho Colored School
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By 68amx - Southwest Missouri
In 1872 the local Board of Education purchased this small building to serve as a school for newly-freed slaves. (Please note that the designation "colored school" is the National Parks Service designation, and is an accurate, historically-correct description of the structure during the era in which it served as an educational facility.)
In 1876, ten-year old George Washington Carver walked the eight miles from his home in nearby Diamond, MO, searching for educational opportunity. He spent two years studying in this building, beginning an academic career that ultimately led to a long professorship at Tuskegee Institute, along with worldwide fame as an inventor and agricultural pioneer..
After the school was moved to a better facility in 1891, this structure was returned to private use and served as a rental house for over 100 years. Many inferior modifications and additions were made during that time, and the building eventually fell into disrepair.
During the summer of 2016, all modifications were removed to reveal the original Colored School House. Historical preservation by the Carver Birthplace Association, in partnership with the National Parks Service, is underway to restore the facility to its 1872 appearance. The goal is to commemorate Dr. Carver, the hundreds who studied here, and African American education in the years following the Civil War. A visit to this site is the perfect side trip from the George Washington Carver National Monument, Museum, and Park in nearby Diamond.
5. Historic Neosho Walk/Run Tour
6. Antique-ish
Family owned and operated antique mall and flea market. 35,000 sq ft of antiques, collectibles, primitives, hand crafted, and one-of-a-kind items in a well lit, family fun environment. Come by and see us, so that you too can say "Look what I found at Antiqueish!"
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