What are you going to remember from the summer of 2020? Has your summer been full of laughter and joy like this? There is still time for you to come ‘Make Memories and Start Traditions’ with us!
You only have 18 summers with your kids. This is one of them. Have you made memories as a family yet? We’ve shared a handful of ideas here, here, & here for you to start making memories. Or you can come stay with us and make memories like this!
Thinking about staying at one of our Red Bud Cove Barnhouse Suites? Come take a virtual tour by watching these videos!
Full Barnhouse
Ground Floor
Fisherman’s Favorite
Second Floor
Lakeside Landing
Goose’s Gander
Third Floor
No Wake Zone
Sm’Oars
Easter is in a week! Are you ready? As we prepare to celebrate, we thought it would be fun to share a few fun crafts you can do at home with your kids! You can use these crafts to fill up time, to teach lessons and so much more! So here are a handful of Easter crafts for kids!
Be sure to follow us on Pinterest for more ideas!
Trying to come up with fun things to do with your kids? How about making things that get them outside? We’ve done some research and found some fun crafts for outside with kids!
We love the idea of teaching kids what birds eat and all about nature. Use this time to talk about bird sounds, different types of birds, what they eat and more! Once you’ve built your bird feeder, hang it outside near a window so you and your kids can watch the birds.
Once you’ve completed your bird feeder, you can also teach your kids about light, color and more by creating sun bead designs. All you need is beads and hobby wire (or string if you don’t have wire).
What are some other fun things you could build with your kids?
The whole country is spending extra time inside right now, so we are going to share a series of posts with ideas on fun things you can do with your kids! From arts and crafts to science experiments and holiday inspired ideas! So today, we are starting with a few easy painting ideas you can do at home with your kids- big or small.
Start with a piece of canvas paper or thick and use pieces of tape to create a design. It can be simply lines across the paper, words spelt out or a shape (heart, circle, etc.). Then chose colors you know will go well together or colors your kid chooses. We chose to go with various shades of blue. While the kid in the photo is using a paint brush, our toddler quickly ditched the paintbrush and used his hands. There is no right or wrong way to do this! Let the paint dry and remove the tape for a fun design!
Have your kids go outside and find fun sized rocks. If the weather is nice, they can paint outside. If it’s’ chilly, they can paint inside. Have your kids get creative- they can make animals, cars, people or just designs!
Branson is the perfect retreat for romantic holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, family trips, friend trips and more. And we want to help make it easy to plan your vacation! Here are a handful of our favorite date night restaurants in Branson!
Osage Restaurant
This restaurant is located at the Top of the Rock. While the food and atmosphere are both amazing, it’s the view that really makes this place one of a kind. At the very least, we recommend coming right before sunset to grab a drink and watch the sun go down. During the warmer months they shoot a cannon and have a bag piper playing.
Keeter Center
This farm to table restaurant is run by College of the Ozarks. The food is unbelievably fresh and the service is always great. Do note, they don’t serve any alcohol or wine if you’re planning a nice date. But you could always buy a dessert to take home (they are all delicious) and then enjoy a glass of wine at home over dessert!
Level 2 Steakhouse
This award winning steakhouse is located right by the Branson Landing at the Hilton Convention Center. They have something for everyone!
Chateau Grille
Located at Chateau on the Cove, this restaurant has lake views and delicious food.
Landry’s Seafood House
If you’re in the mood for seafood and steak, this restaurant has it all! When the weather is nice, it even has a great outdoor patio.
White River Fish House
This is the most casual restaurant on this list, but it’s a go-to of ours. The location is great and you can almost always get in. Their skillet cornbread is delicious and it has a menu full of both comfort foods and healthy options.
Want to make the date even more romantic? Pick up some desserts and come ‘home’ do your own private cabin or suite! Or give a gift card for your loved one to apply towards a future reservation at Rent Branson!
***For all of these restaurants, we recommend making a reservation- especially if you want a major holiday!
Looking for something creative to do for Valentine’s Day still? We’ve created a list of a few of our favorite ideas to celebrate the holiday with the loved ones in your life- from family gatherings to romantic evenings. There are so many options and so many ways to celebrate. These are a few of our favorite creative ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Things to do Together
- Bake holiday themed treats together
- Plan a vacation together {log cabin getaway anyone?}
- Go to a location or do something that is special to just the two of you {visit your first date location, watch the movie you first saw together, etc}
- Cook a meal together {maybe themed based on a trip you want to take? Pretend you are in Paris with crepes, visit Italy via homemade pizza & pasta, etc.}
- Make chocolate covered strawberries
- Enjoy a cozy evening at home with a bottle of wine, popcorn and a movie
Gift Ideas
- Give the gift of a weekend away {maybe a romantic weekend in your own private cabin? Or a family week away in a 3, 4, 5 or 6 bedroom home?}
- Create notes and leave them around for your significant other to find them {how cute is the photo of the heart shaped sticky notes}
- Candy themed treats with custom notes {see the candy photos}
- A bottle of wine from a special year {year you started dating, birthday year, etc}
- Custom photo book of your memories together {we love Shutterfly}
When it comes to a city with exciting things to do, few cities offer as much as Branson does. There are many reasons why Branson is known as the best family vacation destination; There’s something for everyone here! If you’re looking for excitement, then you need to check out the 5 best Branson Missouri things to do.
Silver Dollar City
Silver Dollar City, an award-winning theme park, is packed with a variety of excitement! The park is an 1880s-themed experience that fits Branson’s vision as a family friendly vacation destination with down-home charm. Included in your price of admission is a guided tour of the Marvel Cave, the oldest attraction in Silver Dollar City. With 30 roller coasters and water rides, children’s play areas, culinary and craft classes, and over 40 shows, Silver Dollar City tops of the list of Branson Missouri things to do.
White Water
White Water is a 13-acre water park packed with excitement, and rated by Fodor’s Travel as one of the top 10 water parks in America! This park is a part of Silver Dollar City theme park and packages are available for those visiting both parks. If you’re looking for excitement, test yourself on rides such as the speed slides of Kalani Towers or KaPau Plummet, a heart-pounding thrill slide with a 240-foot, 70-degree plunge followed by a spiraling loop to splashdown. For a wet, wild, and whimsical water adventure, head to White Water!
Branson Scenic Railway
The Branson Scenic Railway takes you on a 40-mile round trip excursion thru Ozark foothills and tunnels. On this exciting journey, you will learn the history of the while crossing the area’s many bridges and trestles. Come aboard these vintage railroad cars, designed to give you the first-class ride enjoyed by passengers fifty years ago. Along your trip, expect to see local wildlife in their natural habitats, the ruins of small communities long ago abandoned, and more sites not accessible by other forms of transportation. The Branson Scenic Railway is the perfect way to enjoy an exciting, nostalgic Branson attraction.
Titanic Museum
The Titanic Museum Branson is not your typical museum; it’s an interactive attraction that shares the stories of those who were on board this historic ship! It’s the world’s largest museum attraction and you can enjoy a wonderful two-hour walk-through interactive experience with the whole family. The tour is designed to give guests the excitement of being an original passenger on Titanic’s 1912 maiden voyage. Learn more about this and other exciting Branson museums on our blog!
Branson Shows
With over 100 amazing live shows to choose from, you’ll have no trouble choosing the perfect one! Branson Missouri shows are diverse, including music, magic, acrobatics, and more! Starting this year are some exciting shows including the opening of Sight and Sound’s “Moses,” along with the return of Daniel O’Donnell. Moses is a spectacular production that will pull you into the adventure as it parts the Red Sea around you, and lets you experience the celebration of the Israelites as they travel the path to freedom. Daniel O’Donnell is one of Branson’s favorite visiting artists, considered Ireland’s most popular singer! Don’t miss these two new shows for 2016 or any of the other +100 exciting shows in the “Live Entertainment of the World”!
Amazing Branson Vacation Rentals
There’s no shortage of Branson Missouri things to do! If you’re planning on visiting, you’ll need somewhere to relax after a packed day. Come enjoy your home away from home while staying at one of Amazing Branson’sbeautiful vacation rentals. You can choose from the wide variety of cabins offered here, which are known as the best in Branson Missouri. So contact Amazing Branson Rentals today and book the perfect cabin for you!
Did you know Branson is home to the largest “snow” tubing run in the country? It’s true- you can now go snow tubing in Branson, Missouri! The new 400 foot Snowflex tubing slope was designed with the family in mind and is a fun, unique event sure to help you “make memories and start traditions.” The new slope allows up to six tubes to run down the slope simultaneously. Who knew you could bring the joy of tubing in the snow to Branson, while still wearing your regular clothes (aka NOT snow clothes). You can either pay by the hour for just snow tubing or you can buy a snow tubing and zip lining combo pass!
If you decide you want to have a day of adventure, you can spent an hour (or more) tubing and then afterwards spend an hour (or more) exploring the treetops by cruising from tour to tour on the zipline tour. We all know the Ozarks are beautiful, but can you imagine how stunning they are from a birds-eye view?
After your day spent on the slopes, be sure to come back to your cabin and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa with extra marshmallows or whipped cream. Who says you need to visit Colorado or Utah for an afternoon of fun in the snow? 😉
