Thanksgiving is around the corner and we could not be more excited! This is one of our favorite holidays and we love spending it with friends and family. Each year we end up having both a Thanksgiving meal with family and a Friendsgiving meal with friends. {There is still time for you to book a pre-Thanksgiving or post-Thanksgiving getaway with family or friends} In an attempt to help you elongate...
You’ve officially figured out the basics for your family’s spring break & have completed the planning! Yay! Now it’s time to start packing for your family’s perfect spring break! So where do you start? Check the weather. If you are packing, you are likely near your departure date. Check for rain, heat, etc. Think about your activities. Does anything require special equipment? Ski clothes, hiking gear, swim suits {hot tubs...
Starting to plan your family’s spring break and feeling a bit overwhelmed? After years of planning our own family spring breaks and now years of helping YOU all plan the perfect vacation, we have come up with a few tips on how to plan the perfect spring break for your family! Since planning a big vacation can be overwhelming, we’ve broken down our tips into a few different parts. So...
Looking for an adrenaline rush? How about climbing the new ropes course at Big Cedar Lodge? 40 feet below the course you will find live alligators and pythons! Don’t worry, it is completely safe! The course will have more than 60 different elements- from rolling logs to swaying ladders! This four-story Big Cedar Lodge Sky Trail is definitely something you want to experience! The ropes course will be located on...
Branson is full of fun things to do- from the lake and rivers to the shows and museums. And of course, you can’t miss Silver Dollar City! We love summer at Silver Dollar City! They have a plethora of fun events set up for you to enjoy- from both daytime activities to evening activities! And they have a special “Star Spangled Summer” from June 9- July 22 that you won’t...
A stunning fountain lightshow with Lake Taneycomo in the background, accompanied by music, fire and more – we’re talking about the Branson Landing Fountains Show! Branson Landing is the city’s premier shopping attraction, and is home to an incredible fountains show that you don’t want to miss. The Branson Landing Fountains Show Skeptical as to how could a fountains show could be so entertaining? What if you knew that the...
Famous BBQ, a lively blues music scene, and two professional sports teams – those are just a few of things that have helped put St. Louis on the map. But sooner or later, despite all the excitement that takes place in the city under the arch, you’ll want an escape. So where do you go when you need a break from a busy metropolis, but still want plenty of great things...
If you know Branson, you know there’s a lot going on here, and Branson Landing owns a large chunk of the excitement. Located on the Lake Taneycomo boardwalk, Branson Landing is home to dozens of stores from industry-leading brands, a buffet’s worth of delicious dining options, live entertainment, and more. Where else can you find Bass Pro Shops, fresh produce at the Branson Farmers Market, and enjoy a great meal?...
Branson Duck tours. The phrase leaves a lot to be answered. Does Branson have a famous duck population? Are there giant waterfowl in the city that can be mounted and rode like horses? Are they something completely different? The answers in order are: No, No, and Yes. So what are they? What’s A Duck Tour? Branson Duck tours have nothing to do with ducks, actually. The name comes from a...
Fireworks and the 4th of July go together like baseball and ballpark food – you can’t have one without the other. But you can’t just settle for any old fireworks display, and a Branson 4th of July doesn’t disappoint in the pyrotechnics category. We’ve put together a list of the best places in town to catch Branson 4th of July fireworks, so grab your blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy...
