Where History and Art Thrive
Precious Moments Chapel is located in Carthage, Missouri, a short drive from the famed Route 66 highway.
Planning a visit to the Precious Moments Chapel? These resources can help make the most of your visit to our neighborhood.
Local Accommodations
| CARTHAGE | PHONE |
| Quality Inn & Suites | 417-359-5900 |
| Carthage Inn | 417-358-2499 |
| Boots Court Motel | 417-310-2989 |
| Super 8 by Wyndham | 417-359-9000 |
| Grand Avenue Bed & Breakfast | 417-358-7265 |
| JOPLIN | PHONE |
| Comfort Inn & Suites | 417-627-0400 |
| Drury Inn & Suites | 417-781-8000 |
| Econo Lodge Inn & Suites | 417-623-0000 |
| Holiday Inn | 417-624-9000 |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton | 417-623-1900 |
| Quality Inn Joplin | 417-627-0440 |
| Residence Inn by Marriott | 417-782-0908 |
| Sleep Inn | 417-691-8532 |
| RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS | PHONE |
| Ballard’s Campground | 417-359-0359 |
| Big Red Barn RV Park | 417-358-2432 |
| Camp Mi Casa On The Route RV Park | 417-358-7829 |
| Coachlight RV Park | 417-358-3666 |
| The Stagestop Campground | 417-455-1221 |
| Zan’s Creekside RV Park | 417-782-0441 |
Visit Our Neighbors
Koka Art Gallery & Studio – view art in a variety of mediums from some of Carthage’s renowned local artists.
Maze Creek Art Studio – enjoy oil paintings, watercolors, and more by renowned Carthage artist, Andy Thomas.
Phelps House – recall a day of opulence in 19th century Victorian Era Carthage with a tour of the historic Phelps House.
Powers Museum – take a step back in time at the Powers Museum of Carthage history.
Red Oak II – the art and imagination of a dear friend, Lowell Davis, are on display at the rustic and expansive Red Oak II.
Stone’s Throw Dinner Theater – from comedies to mysteries, the arts come alive on Old Route 66 in Carthage with a night of theater and dinner prepared by a local chef.
Photo Credit: © 2008 TheWhitePelican. Edits © 2011 by Smallbones.
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PRECIOUS MOMENTS FOUNDATION
Welcome to the Precious Moments Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an emphasis in the arts. We are dedicated to keeping the Precious Moments Chapel free of charge for all visitors to enjoy the art and inspiration of Precious Moments Founding Artist, Samuel J. Butcher.
4321 Chapel Road, Carthage, MO 64836 800-543-7975 [email protected]
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