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Mother’s Day is coming up- are you ready? We’re here to help you make this the most memorable Mother’s Day yet! If you plan to celebrate Mother’s Day in Branson, here are 5 things you can do!

  1. Spa Day :: Plan a spa day by either booking a private masseuse to come to your log cabin for a massage (contact us for more information), visit the Big Cedar Lodge spa or the Chateau on the Lake spa. You don’t have to stay at Big Cedar or the Chateau in order to enjoy their spa services!
  2. Brunch :: Treat Mom to a champagne brunch! There are lots of fun brunches on Mother’s Day in Branson. We recommend the Keeter Center, Top of the Rock, Chateau on the Lake, or make a cozy breakfast-in-bed surprise in your own log cabin or cottage!
  3. Shopping :: Visit the Branson Landing, Tanger Outlets, Downtown Branson or the Grand Village for many fun shops. We are sure you will find a gift Mom will love!
  4. Flowers :: Celebrate Mom with a bouquet of flowers! If you plan on renting a log cabin  or renting a lakeview home for the weekend, let us know and we can have a bouquet of flowers ready upon your arrival!
  5. Wineries :: Did you know Branson is home to several wineries? Check out Stone Hill, Lindewedel or Mt Pleasant Winery!

 

Still not sure how to make the Mom in your life feel special? Book your own private log cabin for Mother’s Day weekend or let her open a gift certificate for a weekend away on Mother’s Day!

Traveling with a large group of people can be stressful- we know. The good news is- we’re here to help! We’ve been in the travel industry for 15+ years and have some insider tricks on how to make your vacation memorable.  So, where do you start when planning your large group getaway in Branson? Start here!

Where to Stay

What to Do in Branson

Branson is full of amazing things to do! We’ve shared a handful of our favorite things here. Looking for more ideas?

What to Do in your Log Cabin

Where to Eat

 

Our new Amazing Lake Lodge in Branson has it ALL. This 12 bedroom, 14 bath is going to be THE place for family reunions, connecting with friends and big group getaways. The ALL sleeps up to 40 people! It is in the process of being built and is the LARGEST lake lodge in Branson with over 8,000 square feet of INDOOR space plus tons of outdoor space as well. We already have a handful of reservations for the summer- so if you are thinking about a large group getaway, email us ASAP because this place is going to book fast!

This home will have a private all weather swimming pool located inside the home, but has doublewide garage doors that can be lifted to bring the outside in! From the pool you can enjoy gorgeous views of the rolling hills of the Ozarks and the majestic sunsets! The home also has an outdoor hot tub, a game room for the kids, a game room for the kids at heart (aka adults), a full theater room, a full kitchen and so so much more! We are so excited to hear stories about the memories you all are going to make in this home!

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Did you know we are building a home that sleeps 24 people? Our Cedarwood Farmstead is going to be a 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom home with an additional loft! This home sits on 8 acres, has a full theater room & will have all the high end finishes you could ever dream of! The Cedarwood Farmstead is located just south of the heart of Branson, near Big Cedar Lodge. So you are close enough to downtown to enjoy all of your Branson favorites, but far enough to enjoy the beauty and peace of the Ozarks!

Do you need more than a 6 bedroom? We also have other homes you can rent as well, just a couple minute drive away!

We love spending time with family. Don’t you? And sometimes you need to switch it up a bit. Here are a few ideas of fun things you can do with your kids that will help you all be creative  and make memories together. We want to help you get outside with your family! Find some other ideas on our Pinterest.

1.) Have your kids find some rocks and create your own game of tic-tac-to! If you have paint then you can easily paint the rocks, but if you don’t then you can find rocks that are similar colors. You can even use sticks to create the “board.”

 

2. Use the list below and have your kids go find items that check off each item on the list. You can either see who finishes the list first or give them 20 minutes and see who can find the most items on the list.

3.  Play a color scavenger hunt. Similar to above, you can either give a set amount of time or see who can complete the scavenger hunt first.

A trip to Branson is exciting from start to finish, and Silver Dollar City is no exception! Rides, games, food and much more are in store at Branson’s popular all-ages attraction! To get the most out of your trip to Silver Dollar City, here are some of the best kept secrets that you’ll want to know!

Culinary & Craft School Classes

If roller coasters aren’t your thing, fear not, because you won’t be stuck on the sides watching all day. Tap into your inner house guest and take a Culinary and Craft School class! You’ll get a taste of the Midwest and learn how to cook a variety of dishes for yourself! This year’s schedule includes a Mexican cooking feature, a cast iron skillet cooking class, and more. Click here for more information.

Festivals

Plan your trip accordingly, because Silver Dollar City is home to some great festivals. Whether you attend the Bluegrass and BBQ Festival, Southern Gospel Picnic, or the National Harvest & Cowboy Festival, you don’t want to miss 2016’s roster of Silver Dollar City festivals!

Educational Events

Who says a theme park can’t be educational too? Silver Dollar City hosts multiple events throughout park season, like Math and Science Day for example, where students can explore Marvel cave, enjoy interactive math and science lessons, and much more. Pioneer Day is another can’t-miss event, where students can relive the lives of early Ozark settlers. Lesson plans for teachers are available too! Other events scheduled for this year include Country Music Weekend, Homeschool Weekend, Career Day, and many more!

Craftsmen Shops

What do a baker, a master potter and a blacksmith have in common? They’re all among the craftsmen at Silver Dollar City! On Valley Road, you can see June Ward make candy or Shawn Watts perform the art of glassblowing. At Midtown you can taste freshly baked goods from Frank Capps, or head to Main Street and watch blacksmith Wayne Rice at work. All across the park, you’ll find shops where you can watch these craftsmen demonstrating their craft.

Dining at Silver Dollar City

It’s easy to get distracted by the park’s exciting atmosphere, with all the rides, shows and shops, but sooner or later, you’ll need to eat. Great dining might not be the first thing you think of when you think of Silver Dollar City, but your tastebuds will be pleasantly surprised at the smorgasbord of eating options! Tempting baked treats from Eva & Delilah’s, classic American food at Lumbercamp restaurant, beef brisket from Lucky Silver Mine restaurant, hand-made Crossroads Pizza, and more can be found in the park. You won’t go hungry here!

 

It’s no secret that Silver Dollar City is a must for anyone visiting Branson, but the amidst all the excitement of the many shows and rides that make the park so great, there are quite a few attractions that you might miss if you’ve never been. Use the list above as a starting point to finding the park’s best kept secrets!

 

To get the most out of Silver Dollar City, you’ll need to visit more than once. Why not make a weekend of it and let Amazing Branson Rentals handle your lodging? Enjoy the peace and quiet surrounding our cabins while you recover from the fun you’ve had all day! Contact us about our cabins today!

As exciting as life in KCMO is, sometimes you need a break. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of weekend getaways near Kansas City. In less than half a day’s drive, you can find a number of great destinations. Pack your bags and head to any of these great weekend getaways near Kansas City – you’ll quickly see why they’re the best!

Branson

Just over three hours away from Kansas City is Branson, rightful owner of the “Live Entertainment Capital of the World” title. Home to more shows, concerts and local attractions than many larger cities can claim, Branson is a southern Missouri gem. Surrounded by Ozark mountain beauty and home to scenic Table Rock Lake, there are enough outdoor activities to keep nature enthusiasts happily entertained. Catch a show at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, visit the enormous Branson Titanic Museum, or hike the miles of trails nearby. No matter what your choice of relaxztion is, Branson has something for you!

St. Louis

Take a trip to the other side of the state and visit St. Louis! In less than four hours, you’ll be in the Gateway to the West, where plenty of exciting attractions and activities await. A stroll through the Missouri Botanical Garden will put you at ease as you explore its stunning gardens and vegetation. Home to nearly 80 acres of flora, the Missouri Botanical Garden features beautiful collections of plants from all over the world. Sports fans can enjoy an afternoon at Busch Stadium watching the St. Louis Cardinals face off against MLB opponents. If baseball is too slow for you, then catch NHL’s St. Louis Blues in action at the Scottrade Center! In the evening, visit any of St. Louis’ blues clubs, where you can experience the sounds of the city’s own brand of blues music. And while you’re there, be sure to visit the iconic Arch!

Omaha, Nebraska

Head north on I-29 and in less than three hours, you’ll arrive in Omaha, Nebraska. One of the larger cities in the area, Omaha is one of the best weekend getaways near Kansas City, and with good reason. See everything from polar bears to a fascinating indoor desert and rain forest at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium! If an afternoon on the fairway is what you’re looking for, then you’ll be pleased to know that there’s no shortage of golf courses in the city. View a list of them here! There’s also plenty of great museums, parks and gardens in Omaha, too. Head to visitomaha.com to see them all, like the Joslyn Art Museum. The museum houses a huge collection of work, and best of all, it’s free! If you thought that Omaha was a boring Midwest town known only for its steaks, a weekend here will prove you wrong.

Listed above are just a few of the great places to spend your next free weekend! Thanks to its central location, weekend getaways near Kansas City are in no short order. Whether you stay in Missouri or cross state lines, you’ll find an abundance of places to visit and things to do, from professional sports events and renowned entertainment, to captivating scenery and friendly Midwest faces. Amazing Branson rental cabins in Branson are the ideal location for your next long weekend. Our cabins are packed with all the amenities you need to help you relax, and they’re only a short a drive from the excitement in Branson. Contact us today at (972) 849-6363 for rates and our 10th birthday special for the month of April!

Whether you’re out on the town enjoying one of Branson’s countless shows, or famished from a day on Table Rock Lake, you and your appetite will be pleased to know that there’s no shortage of restaurants here. Before you decide where to eat, we suggest that you check out our list of 8 of the best restaurants in Branson MO!

 

Dobyn’s Dining Room

Featuring the culinary skills from students at the College of the Ozarks, Dobyn’s Dining Room at the Keeter Center holds a 5-star TripAdvisor.com rating, withstanding over 1,500 ratings. The restaurant also was named among 417 Magazine’s 5 Best Branson Restaurants. So what makes Dobyn’s Dining Room so special? Use of fresh ingredients, most of which is locally grown, according to their website. Order dinner menu highlights like Cornmeal Trout or Top Sirloin Steak for dinner, or stop by on Sundays for a brunch buffet.

 

India Clay Oven

The State of Missouri and Indian food might not exactly be close associates, but India Clay Oven does a great job of serving its customers a taste of this Asian country’s popular cuisine. Naan bread, chicken and lamb dishes and much more are served at this popular Branson dining spot.

 

Florentina’s Ristorante Italiano

Another Branson restaurant making 417 Magazine’s 5 Best Branson Restaurants list, Florentina’s Ristorante Italiano is the town’s can’t-miss Italian eatery. Pasta dishes like Rigatoni Florentina and Pollo Limoni, brick oven pizzas and a host of other mouth watering Italian staples highlight Florentina’s menu. Treat yourself to this family-friendly Branson favorite!

Vasken’s Deli and International Restaurant

Vasken’s Deli and International Restaurant brings Mediterranean meals to Branson diners, offering region staples like stuffed grape leaves, shawerma and gyros. Sandwiches, salads and personal pizzas populate their menu, and if you want to take home a taste of Mediterranean cuisine, Vasken’s retail market is stocked with unique grocery items.

 

Danna’s BBQ & Burger Shop

When you need a BBQ fix, look no further than Danna’s BBQ & Burger Shop. Order BBQ Nachos, the Smoked Pit Plate, or the BBQ Quesadilla! Fried catfish, an assortment of burgers and more make this spot one of the tastiest restaurants in Branson MO.

 

Level 2 Steakhouse

For Branson dining served with class, make a reservation at Level 2 Steakhouse. Steak connoisseurs will be pleased to find a menu that serves filet mignon, Kansas City Strip, and Beef Wagyu. Seafood dishes like Crab Stuffed Salmon Filet and South African Cold Water lobster tail are just a few more highlights of this fine dining experience.

 

The Upper Deck Grille

If variety is your dining priority, then the Upper Deck Grille is your one stop eating shop. A Peanut Butter Bacon Burger, Sushi Grande Tuna Steak and a Porterhouse Steak are some of the dishes that kitchen at this Branson restaurant serves. Other standout items from owners Craig and Kevin include duck wings, the Frito Pie burger and Chili Mac.

 

Billy Bob’s Dairyland

Serving classic dishes like burgers and shakes, Billy Bob’s Dairyland will fill your stomach with some of Branson’s finest American dishes. Whether it’s a cheeseburger, footlong corn dog, or pineapple sundae, Billy Bob’s Dairyland diner-style atmosphere will you put you at ease while you dine.

 


No matter your dining preference, you’ll find plenty of options among the restaurants in Branson MO. When you stay at one of
Amazing Branson’s rental cabins, the buffet of dining options here will be yours to choose from. Rent a vacation cabin with us and see why dining here is just one of the many reasons that make Branson amazing!

Among the many great attractions that Branson boasts, few – if any – are as unique as the Showboat Branson Belle. A family-friendly dinner and show experience, a showboat dinner cruise aboard the Branson Belle will captivate your senses and fill your stomach, all while you sail Table Rock Lake. If that sounds like your idea of a can’t-miss experience, then keep reading!

The Branson Belle Showboat Dinner Cruise

Entertainment

Quality entertainment abounds aboard the Branson Belle, and no matter the time of year, you’ll find a host of great shows. Running from March 5 to October 27, “Celebrate Blue” is a crowd-pleasing mix of dance, song, and a live band! How about something that will keep your youngsters entertained? The Branson Belle will be the setting for a Princess and Pirate cruise from June to August. Geared towards children, everything from the menu to the entertainment will keep the family happy.

What’s entertainment in the South without an exceptional Southern Gospel performance? From August 28 to September 4, the Southern Gospel Music Cruise will fill the Showboat Branson Belle with the sounds of some of the finest voices in gospel music. And when the holidays roll around, the showboat is host to the festive Celebrate Christmas shows and Carols on the Belle. More shows, dates, and details are listed here.

Delicious Dining

A great show needs a great dinner, right? Lunch and dinner are provided aboard the Showboat Branson Belle. Adult, children, and premium menus are available, each featuring delectable dishes guaranteed to enhance your dinner cruise experience. Whether feasting on baked chicken breast or sugar snap peas from the adult menu, or the premium seating menu’s prime rib steak and grilled mahi mahi, your taste buds will be as equally entertained as your eyes and ears during the evening’s performances. Kids will be just as excited when they order pasta and meatballs for dinner and a sundae for dessert! Visit the Branson Belle’s dining webpage to see full menus for both lunch and dinner

Picturesque Southern Scenery

A selling point for any cruise is the views it affords its guests. If you’re curious as to what you can see while aboard the Showboat Branson Belle, you’ll be stunned by the beauty Table Rock Lake possesses. Table Rock Lake spans Missouri-Arkansas border and is not only home to the Branson Belle, but is a hotspot for watersports as well. The nearby Ozark Mountains provide the guests with classic Southern scenery, and a sunset over the lake will captivate you!

Customer reviews speak for themselves, and there are 1,196 five-star TripAdvisor.com reviews that will tell you this showboat dinner cruise is one of Branson’s finest attractions (there’s a slew of Yelp! reviews that will tell you the same). Silverdollarcity.com has a cool virtual tour to give you an idea of what cruise guests experience, and BransonCity.com rates the Branson Belle as one of its Top Picks! If you’re looking for an exceptional evening out while in Branson, make it a cruise on board the Branson Belle! 

Stay with Amazing Branson Rentals

There’s no better place to stay in the area than an Amazing Branson rental cabin! Our cabins can house the whole family, or couples looking for a romantic getaway. We’re conveniently located near Table Rock Lake and only minutes from downtown Branson. Contact us today and reserve any of our amazing cabins – we’d love to host you!

It’s time to pick a date and plan a relaxing weekend in the Ozarks. You deserve it! Whether you are traveling with your family, friends or loved one- we want to help you decompress and have a truly relaxing getaway. So, you’ve picked your destination, the beautiful Ozarks, what now?

Where to Stay

What to Do in Branson

What to Do in your Log Cabin

Where to Eat