We just returned from a 5 day trip to Branson, MO in the Ozark Mountains. We drove our new travel trailer there and stayed at America's Best Campground. It was a great campground in a convenient location - close to everything but not right in the middle of the noise and busyness of town. This was our first time there, and we the vacation was fabulous. We had some thrilling rides, saw some music shows, and visited a couple of museums.
We spent a day at Table Rock Lake with Corey's family. Corey got to ski, and we all tubed behind the boat. Luke even cooperated, kept his lifejacket on, and didn't jump off the boat. The boys saw some advertisements for the Track Family Fun Parks, so we rode go-carts on a wooden track that had many levels, twists, and turns. They also played mini-golf and laser tag. For most of us our favorite activity was ziplining. Two guides helped us ride 7 different zip lines and 3 rope bridges. Nick and Michael were a little scared at first, but quickly decided it was fun.
Even though the temperatures were in the 90's (while back at home they were well over 100) it was still hot, so we also needed some indoor, air conditioned activities. The Titanic museum was full of stories and artifacts from the ship. It came with an audio tour that helped explained everything. The Dinosaur museum had some really neat exhibits. Michael and Luke especially liked it there. We went to Mass on Sunday at Our Lady of the Lake, and Zack spotted a family there from our own parish!
Branson is known as the music capital of the world, so we had to see some shows. Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede kept the whole family entertained. We had a delicious 4 course meal that was choreographed into the show. There were lots of horses, buffalo, and pigs, and the waiters and waitresses were dressed as Civil War soldiers. We also went to the Eagles Tribute and the John Denver Tribute. Michael and Luke both fell asleep during the Eagles, even with the loud music! We had front row seats for John Denver, and the kids got to get up on stage and get bags of candy. Finally we saw Noah the Musical at the Sight and Sounds theater. We enjoyed the many animals on the ark that were live.
Branson is a wonderful place for families. It is easy to get around, and there is something for everyone. There were more activities we would like to have done, but we ran out of time and reached our budget. I would love to take another vacation there someday!
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