Disclosure: I have been invited to Branson on a Press Trip. I will be compensated with accommodations and various show press passes. All opinions are my own and my excitement is truly through the roof!
Our Branson Missouri Vacation Plans
The hubs and I are finally taking the honeymoon we never had in celebration of our 5 yr anniversary! We can’t wait to #ExploreBranson during our Branson, Missouri Vacation during the second week of May! Branson has more than 100 shows and so many awesome attractions! Its beautiful rivers, lakes, rolling Ozark Mountains, award-winning theme park Silver Dollar City and diverse live entertainment offerings draw vacationers of all ages and interests. I’m going to be blogging, Tweeting, Facebooking, Pinning and Instagramming the whole trip! I hope you’ll follow me or do a search for #ExploreBranson to keep up! Here are some of the things on our agenda- and don’t worry- this is just a sneak peak!
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Where We’re Staying-
The Deluxe and Premier Traditional Rooms reflect the unique charms of the Ozarks: Vibrant colors and textures that suit the casual, warm and friendly culture. The high-end finishes, plush amenities, and attention to every comfort show why this hotel is one of Branson’s value-focused premier destinations with retail, dining, and entertainment venues.
Show’s We’re Seeing-
Made In The USA – Blue on the Showboat Branson Belle, SIX at the Mickey Gilley Theatre, The Haygoods at the Clay Cooper Theater, JONAH at the Sight & Sound Theater, and Legends in Concert at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater!
Attractions We’re Visiting-
Silver Dollar City, Branson Scenic Railway, Talking Rocks Cavern, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and the Titanic Museum Attraction!
About Branson from ExploreBranson.com
Branson, MO, is truly a one-of-a-kind family vacation destination — and an incredible value — with dozens of live performance theaters, three pristine lakes, championship golf courses, an international award-winning theme park, dozens of attractions and museums, an Historic Downtown district, shopping galore, a full range of dining options, and a host of hotels, motels, resorts, RV parks, campgrounds and meeting and conference facilities.
THEATERS/SHOWS: The Branson/Lakes Area has dozens of theaters with 57,000+ seats (more than Broadway) and 100 different live shows each season. Audiences can enjoy seeing shows throughout the day with morning, matinee and evening performances. Country, pop, swing, rock ‘n’ roll, gospel, classical and Broadway-style musical productions join comedy, acrobatics and magic shows to provide visitors with a wide array of entertainment choices.
LAKES: Table Rock, Taneycomo and Bull Shoals are three pristine lakes with over 1,000 miles of shoreline offering fishing, boating, parasailing, jet skiing, scuba diving, swimming and more. While the lakes all offer great fishing, each has its specialty. Table Rock Lake offers world-class bass fishing; Lake Taneycomo, with its cold waters, offers superb trout fishing; and Bull Shoals Lake is a warm water angler’s paradise, especially known for tournament bass fishing.
HOTELS/MOTELS: 185 facilities with approximately 16,500 rooms
RV/CAMPGROUNDS: More than two dozen campgrounds/RV parks with approximately 2,870 sites
RESTAURANTS: 200+ restaurants with 35,000+ seats
GOLF COURSES: A dozen courses (Several are ranked nationally)
SHOPPING: 200+ shops — Branson is home to two outlet shopping malls with more than 150 retailers. Visitors can find clothing, gifts, housewares, designer shoes, luggage and other treasures at reduced prices throughout the year at Tanger Outlets or Branson Meadows. Downtown is also a shopper and diner’s delight. Dick’s Old-Fashioned 5 & 10, boutiques and specialty stores combine with quaint eateries to make the downtown area truly special. Branson Landing’s fire and water fountains, 100+ retail shop
– See more at: http://www.explorebranson.com/media/factsheet#sthash.7VwTiVPw.dpuf
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This press trip is sponsored by ExploreBranson.com through my partnership with US Family Guides.
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Yay for you!! Finally getting away to have your long awaited Honeymoon. The Welk Resort Branson sounds like the perfect place for your getaway.
Thanks, Terry! It’s finally happening! One week from tomorrow! Woot!
I’ve always wanted to go to Branson, I’ve heard such great things about it. Perfect for families, couples and friends. Sounds like the perfect vacation to me.
Can’t wait to read about your experiences.
Was thinking just the same!! I want to go with my family at some point too. Looking forward to your posts
Definitely looks like Branson is an awesome place for families. Many of the attractions are very family friendly and actually prohibit dressing provocatively as well as alcohol being prohibited throughout Silver Dollar City. I can totally appreciate that!
Wow! What a great trip! I’ve heard wonderful things and cant wait for your follow up of all the fun you had!
There will be so much to write about, I’m sure!
I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about Branson recently and it really seems like they are building up a nice line up of tourist attractions there. I can’t wait to hear about your trip!
Seems like this was a hidden gem- though it is becoming less hidden and more gem! Can’t wait to get there!
How exciting for you guys! I have never been to Branson, but my parents love traveling there. Can’t wait to hear all about it.
I’ve seen a lot about Branson lately. Tv commercials and billboards. My parents live in St. Louis, so i’ll look into it more!
Looks like you will have a busy trip! I would be most excited to go see the lakes- I love visiting new places!
Never been, mostly because I’m allergic to country music. But it does look like a beautiful place to visit.
Funny enough that’s one of Branson’s biggest misconceptions. I do love country music- but- here’s what ExploreBranson.com says about it-
While we love and honor our country music heritage, today fewer than half of Branson’s more than 100 shows feature country music. Variety is the best word to describe Branson’s show offerings, with selections including Popular Music, Broadway, Magic, Dance, Rock ’n Roll, Comedy, Big Band, Acrobatics, Irish, and Patriotic. There are shows that feature the song and dance of the ’50s and ’60s, and shows that pay tribute to legendary performers such as Red Skelton, Elvis, and The Beatles. – See more at: http://www.explorebranson.com/media/misconceptions#sthash.WhKJOgIc.dpuf
I’ve driven through Branson Missouri before; but haven’t been able to really check it out! I’d love to go back and do a lot of these fun activities.
I’ve never been, but it looks fantastic! What a PACKED trip!
Sounds like a blast! I’ve never thought to visit Branson, but I can’t wait to see what you have to say about it.
I always hear so many great things about the area. I’d love to visit. My in-laws love to go there!
I actually went to branson belfore. I remember the shopping being awesome and very affordable
We haven’t been to Branson yet. But I am pretty sure I am going to want to do EVERYTHING! LOL
My goodness! Good for you! I know you’ll enjoy your awesome trip! I haven’t been to Branson before and I actually never have heard of it. Seems like a very fun place!
This looks like a gorgeous family vacation location. I’ve never been to Missouri but I’m going add it to my list of must-see places to visit.
Yes! My parents took us there as our last “entire family vacation” the summer after I graduated high school! Not only is it beautiful there, but there is tons to do!
I have heard of Branson, of course, but had no idea they had that much entertainment. I am very interested in what you have to say about Silver Dollar City. And, really, who wouldn’t want to spend time in the Ozarks?
We’ve never been to Branson, but I think it would make a great family vacation. I would like to take the kids to Silver Dollar City.
I love traveling and seeing different parts of our country. I want to make it to all 50 states at some point!
I think I’d really like to go! My mom went a couple of years ago and had a super good time seeing all the shows. Your itinerary sounds great too.
in October I’m going to independence Missouri. Bronson I will have to look at the distance to see if we can do some site seeing
I keep hearing more about Branson. It looks like there’s so much to do there!
I haven’t been to Branson, but I’ve heard so much about it being a great place to vacation. I would like to go to Silver Dollar City if we ever go there!
I have never been to Branson before but it looks like you’re going to have a fun trip. There seems to be so many things to do!
I have never been there but have lots of family members that have. They loved it there and had such a great time. So many great things to do and see. Have a wonderful time on your trip.
I have never been but WOW that looks like an amazing place – I hope you have a wonderful time.x
I lived in KC for years but never went to Branson. Now I’m really sorry!
I’m due to head down St-Louis in July. It’s going to be my first time in Missouri! Wonder how far Branson is from St-Louis and if they have a Welk Resort there too!
I’ve never been to Branson before. Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve been to Missouri!. It sure looks like an amazing place. I’ll have to come back and see what you think!
I’ve never been there, but it seems like it would be a good time.
The first time I heard of Branson was on The Simpsons. Lately I have been reading much more about it and think this would be a place that I need to add to my want to list! Have a great stay and I hope things are so fun for you and your family!
I always used to hear jokes about people who went to Branson. But now it looks like they have some serious and great entertainment options for people and families!
I’ve never been to Branson. I really want to do some traveling, I’ve heard about Branson and some other places being very interesting. sounds like you’ll have a packed itinerary on your trip!
How exciting! It sounds like a place that would be great for coupes or families both. Have a great time!
Please take me with you! Branson, MO looks like so much fun! I can totally see myself having a great time there
I can’t wait to hear about your trip! We love Branson and will be there in June.
No, I haven’t been yet, but I would love to go sometime. I really want to go to the Titanic museum. That would be so cool!
I have always wanted to go to Branson. It looks like y’all are going to have so much fun on your 5 Year Honeymoon!
I can not wait to see the posts from this trip. We traveled through Missouri on our recent cross country move but it was horrible weather so we did not get to see much.
I can’t wait to take my family this July! I am learning more about the area and might vwenture out to nearby towns to explore as well.
I absolutely loved the Titanic museum in Branson! Your ticket is a passport of a real passenger & you find out if you made it or not at the end. Anyhoo, great museum overall about the tragedy.
We are planning a vacation for this July! I have heard so many great things about Branson. I looks like you’re going to have a great time.
Branson is such a fun place. We are too far to visit casually now, but when I lived in Arkansas we loved going there.
I’ve heard really awesome things about Branson. We need to go! 🙂
I have to admit that I have seen commercials and I want to visit as well! You guys have a wonderful trip.
What an exciting experience. I’ve never been to Branson, but I’ve heard it s a great vacation spot.
I’ve heard great things about Branson! HAve an awesome time!
This looks like a great trip…I’ve been to St Louis but not Branson. Great looking hotel!
What an exciting trip. Love that you’re planning a few different activities. A great family fun trip. 🙂
Wow that sounds like the perfect trip! There’s tons to do and see, I hope you enjoy it all
We have not been to Branson but have had several people say that love it and the area. Should be a fun time. 🙂
I just went to Branson and had such a great time. Loved the Jonah show you will love it too.
No- I’ve never been to Branson but it’s on my bucket list. Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby- and enjoy your trip.
Sounds like fun. My family is heading to the Wisconsin dells next week!
Have a great time! Wisconsin is another place I’ve never been!
Branson is one of those places on my bucket list. I’d love to visit, it looks fantastic.
Branson is a gem and we are fortunate enough to live close. If you’ve never been to the Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks right past Branson, you must stop by. It’s a wonder of a campus and has a great Sunday Brunch!
We were so lucky to visit the Keeter Center for lunch. What an absolutely wonderful place! The food was beyond amazing and the campus was beautiful! They were setting up for Mother’s Day when we were there! Looked wonderful!