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!
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Branson, MO
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Dogwood Canyon
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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
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Thousand Hills Resort
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Table Rock Marina
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Indoor Play MPC St. Louis, MO