Joplin, Missouri
Updated October 2026 · 10 places · Joplin
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Our top picks are 66 Roadside Welcome, Always Buying Books and Alchemist Haven.
Our picks for local shops and boutiques in Joplin, each checked against a current source. We re-check this guide every few weeks.
628 S. Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801
66 Roadside Welcome is a locally owned shop in downtown Joplin on Route 66. It sells Route 66 souvenirs and nostalgic merchandise and is decorated with antiques and Route 66 memorabilia.
Best for: Route 66 souvenirs
5357 N. Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801
Always Buying Books is an independent used-book store that buys books. The store says it buys around 2,000 books each week, so its selection changes regularly.
Best for: Used books
1331 E. 4th Street, Joplin, MO 64801
Alchemist Haven is a locally owned shop featuring locally made body, pet, and home-scent products. It also creates personalized fragrances and offers perfume oils, healing balms, butters, and body scrubs.
Best for: Locally made body and home products
708 E. 15th Street, Joplin, MO 64804
The Book Guy is a locally owned bookstore with thousands of new and used books. It also carries works by local authors and hosts book signings by them.
Best for: New and used books
124 S. Joplin Avenue, Joplin, MO 64804
Lennon’s Boutique is a women’s clothing boutique opened by owner Kirsten Anderson. It carries clothing brands including Free People, French Connection, and Cupcakes & Cashmere, as well as premium denim and shoes.
Best for: Women’s clothing
309 W. 20th Street, Joplin, MO 64804
Painted Lady Creations is a locally owned boutique featuring incense, clothing, tea, art, plants, tapestries, and vintage décor. It also offers reiki service.
Best for: Clothing, art and vintage décor
2915 E. 29th Street, Joplin, MO 64804
Oasis Boutiques is a locally owned boutique located inside a spa. It carries contemporary tops, bottoms, dresses, and athleisure clothing from brands including MOD REF, Hem & Thread, and Le Lis.
Best for: Clothing and athleisure
212 W. 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801
The Spiva Center for the Arts gift shop features original work by local and regional artists, along with art supplies and gift items. The shop is located just off the center’s first-floor lobby.
Best for: Gifts by regional artists
3211 E. 3rd Street, Suite B, Joplin, MO 64801
Unique Boutiques at the Joplin Expo is a locally owned, multi-vendor shop with more than 175 vendor booths. Its offerings include fashion and jewelry, kitchen wares, gifts, collectibles, art, and Route 66 souvenirs.
Best for: Gifts, fashion and collectibles
511 S. Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801
Urban Art Gallery & Gift Shop is a locally owned downtown gallery and shop featuring locally made art. Its work includes paintings, jewelry, ceramics, fiber art, photography, and sculpture.
Best for: Locally made art and gifts
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