Monett

Getting there

Located at the crossroads of US 60 and Missouri 37. You can access Monett from Springfield on US 60. There is also a connection to Monett from Mt. Vernon and Interstate 44 south on State Highway "H". From Joplin you would take Interstate 44 East and then Missouri 37 to Monett. From Arkansas you will arrive from the south on Missouri 37.

Getting around

By car The best way to get around is by car. Monett is a small town and you can park and walk all of the downtown area.

By bike or on foot Monett is a fairly small community and you will often see people walking/biking to and from work, classes, or even grocery shopping.

See

Monett Historical Museum Located in the center of the historical downtown, in the newly renovated 115 year old Monett State Bank building. 422 E. Broadway

Do

Parks Monett South Park Next to the Golf Course on HWY 37 and HWY 60, this 75 acre park features every amenity you could want. You can hike, swim at the new Aquatic Center, cook out on a grill and children are allowed to fish in the small lake. It has nature trails, exercise trails, 4 lighted tennis courts and 1 lit basketball court. Also the location of the area YMCA. Monett North Park As its name suggests it's on the north side of town off of HWY 37, and features 7 Baseball/Softball fields as well as Tennis Courts, Batting Cages, a Skate Park, and a playground.

Sports Burl Fowler Stadium Home of the Cubs, this stadium serves the Monett school districts football/soccer/track teams Monett Motor Speedway Located on the East side of town, The Monett Motor Speedway, also known as “The Grand Ol’ Lady”, is said to be the oldest running dirt track in the state of Missouri. The 3/8 mile track with 11 degree banking opened in 1970 and has been running every season since

Golf 18 Hole Golf Course On the South side of town across from the City Park. It has Bermuda grass fairways and nice rolling hills. If you are a golfer, then this is a must do.

Community Community Events Center Constructed in 2018 the new events center in downtown will host concerts, farmers markets, The annual Repurposed Faire, and several other community held events.

Buy

Downtown The downtown area of Monett has several shops and stores. It is nice to park your car, get out and walk around and window shop.

Eat

Acambaro Mexican Restaurant, 505 Plaza Drive, Phone: +1 417 354-8408 Lai Lai Asian Buffet, 601 Bridle Lane, Phone: +1 417 235-3568 Angus Branch Steakhouse, 114 Chapel Dr, Phone: +1 417 235-3350

Sleep

Days Inn, 868 Hwy 60, ☏ +1 417 235-8039. Super 8 Motel 201 S. Hess, +1 417 236-9200

Go next

Roaring River State Park, Trout fishing, hiking and camping. Table Rock Lake, Fishing, water sports, hiking and camping. Branson, Mo, Entertainment shows, shopping, hiking, Silver Dollar City, and trout fishing in Lake Taneycomo. Jolly Mill, visit the mill located along Capps Creek. Fish, relax and see the initials carved in the old mill. Not real easy to find, but ask the locals and they will give you directions.