Our Thoughts
Below You Can Look At Our Visit
Branson, MO.
Tourist Trap or destination not to be missed? Frankly, I remain undecided. Patti and I visited (Mar. 26-Apr. 2, 24) during the offseason a week before most of the attractions, restaurants and sights were open for business.
We ate some great food, saw a few fun variety shows and drove the area taking in the beautiful scenery. We had perfect weather and enjoyed our stay. We spent 5 days at the Thousand Hills Resort was deeply discounted and our room was nice. Patti and I thought the overall vibe for the area was similar to Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge area, TN.
The area is filled with natural beauty. Lakes and rolling hillside. Patti and I both thought a visit in Fall would be beautiful. Be sure to do your online homework before you go as there are hundreds of options for lodging. Your in-season visit is likely to be pricey, but there is a lot to do and see and the area is decidedly family-friendly.
We took a long day-trip down into Eureka Springs, AK and circuited the lakes at Branson.
We also made a stop at MPC indoor pickleball Club in St. Louis on the trip out. What an amazing facility!
Branson, MO
Dogwood Canyon
Branson Aquarium
What To Do and See (click the links below to learn more)
Sights To Visit:
Since we visited off-season most of these attractions were not yet opened. I’d advise starting here : Explore Branson, to plan your visit.
Dozens of Family Friendly Music, Comedy and Variety shows and venues
Hiking
Titanic Museum (We’ve visited the one in Gatlinburg – Really Liked It!)
Water Parks, Amusement Rides
Mountain Coasters and Ziplines
Golf
White Water Adventures
Ripley’s Wax Museum
Mini Golf
Caverns
Where We Ate:
Billy Gail’s – Try the breakfast and see if you can eat one of the pancakes
Jackie B. Goode’s Uptown Cafe and Dinner Theater – singing waiters and waitresses – so much fun!
Black Oak Grill – Ate there twice. Highly Recommended
Branson Cafe – In Historic Branson – Great Breakfast, reasonably priced
Pickleball: Play Where You Stay (We play at the courts at SeaWatch – residents and rental guests only)
Ozark Mountain Regional YMCA – Great Community of Players! Patti and I were welcomed and had so much fun!
MPC Indoor Pickleball St. Louis, MO – Largest Indoor Facility in US – 18 Courts
Getting Around: – Car
Thousand Hills Resort
Table Rock Marina
Indoor Play MPC St. Louis, MO
