See The Travel Channel cover the Fried Chicken Battle, and then make the 30 minute drive from Joplin to experience two of the best friend chicken restaurants in the country--right next door to eachother.
Chicken Annie's
1143 East 600th Avenue, Pittsburg, KS
Chicken Mary's
1133 East 600th Avenue, Pittsburg, KS
(620) 231-9510