Fall is comming!
I hope everyone enjoyed a safe and happy summer. Fall is in the air, kids back to school and cooler weather on the way. I love being in Branson in the fall, the leaves are spectacular. If your family like mine did not get a vacation this year think about a Week End Get a Way. Pack up the kids and/or spouse and take that short drive to Branson for the weekend. If money is tight look for "Free/inexpensive" things to see while on vacation.
Table Rock Dam -Crowds gather daily just to gawk at this engineering colossus holding back the waters of the old White River.Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery - Believe it or not, this is one of Branson's most popular tourist sites, located below Table Rock Dam. A visitor's center has some beautiful aquariums displaying Missouri's game fish. A walk through the trout hatchery (which raises over a million trout yearly) is an especially big hit with families.
Table Rock Lake State Park - Dewey Short Visitor's Center
Moonshine Beach -Across Table Rock Dam. Swim at a tree-shaded, sandy beach, picnic, hike the trails, or just sit and watch the passing sailboats and the majestic Showboat Branson Belle cruising by.
Scenic Views - One popular one is on Hwy 165. (Going South, cross Table Rock Dam, then climb the heights for a great view of Branson, the mountains, Table Rock Lake, and Lake Taneycomo. Another is the Henning State Forest Lookout, about 2 miles West of town on W. Hwy 76 .
Hike/Bike/Canoe/Kayak - Hiking & Biking Trails are at Henning State Forest and throughout the area. Nearby rivers to float are the James River, the Finley River, and across the Arkansas state line, the Buffalo River.
College of the Ozarks- You won't find a more picturesque campus. Signs proclaim this mountain college "Hard Work U", owing to the 15 hours per week each student must work (for tuition) in one of over 80 campus work areas. Students maintain the lovely landscaping, with walking paths, a pond with swans and fountains, and many spots other that are great for pictures. The student-run Keeter Center Restaurant, serves fine country-style cooking. Edwards Mill Free tours of this student-operated 1880's grist mill, which produces several products you can buy on site. Ralph Foster Museum See the original Beverly Hillbillies car in this museum, which houses the area's best collections of Ozarks history. (Modest Admission Fee)
Waterfront - Lake Taneycomo - in old downtown Branson. A beautiful area by the waterfront. Boardwalk, amphitheatre, fountains, shopping attractions, music and more. Beautiful for short walks. The shade trees and a fairly steady breeze keeps it pleasant, even on a hot summer day.
Stone Hill Winery - Enjoy a sparkling hour of wine making on this free tour, which ends with some fine wine tasting. (Grape juice for the kids).
Free Sunday Shows - Several of the Branson theaters open their doors Sunday mornings for some good old gospel get-togethers.
Table Rock Dam -Crowds gather daily just to gawk at this engineering colossus holding back the waters of the old White River.Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery - Believe it or not, this is one of Branson's most popular tourist sites, located below Table Rock Dam. A visitor's center has some beautiful aquariums displaying Missouri's game fish. A walk through the trout hatchery (which raises over a million trout yearly) is an especially big hit with families.
Table Rock Lake State Park - Dewey Short Visitor's Center
Moonshine Beach -Across Table Rock Dam. Swim at a tree-shaded, sandy beach, picnic, hike the trails, or just sit and watch the passing sailboats and the majestic Showboat Branson Belle cruising by.
Scenic Views - One popular one is on Hwy 165. (Going South, cross Table Rock Dam, then climb the heights for a great view of Branson, the mountains, Table Rock Lake, and Lake Taneycomo. Another is the Henning State Forest Lookout, about 2 miles West of town on W. Hwy 76 .
Hike/Bike/Canoe/Kayak - Hiking & Biking Trails are at Henning State Forest and throughout the area. Nearby rivers to float are the James River, the Finley River, and across the Arkansas state line, the Buffalo River.
College of the Ozarks- You won't find a more picturesque campus. Signs proclaim this mountain college "Hard Work U", owing to the 15 hours per week each student must work (for tuition) in one of over 80 campus work areas. Students maintain the lovely landscaping, with walking paths, a pond with swans and fountains, and many spots other that are great for pictures. The student-run Keeter Center Restaurant, serves fine country-style cooking. Edwards Mill Free tours of this student-operated 1880's grist mill, which produces several products you can buy on site. Ralph Foster Museum See the original Beverly Hillbillies car in this museum, which houses the area's best collections of Ozarks history. (Modest Admission Fee)
Waterfront - Lake Taneycomo - in old downtown Branson. A beautiful area by the waterfront. Boardwalk, amphitheatre, fountains, shopping attractions, music and more. Beautiful for short walks. The shade trees and a fairly steady breeze keeps it pleasant, even on a hot summer day.
Stone Hill Winery - Enjoy a sparkling hour of wine making on this free tour, which ends with some fine wine tasting. (Grape juice for the kids).
Free Sunday Shows - Several of the Branson theaters open their doors Sunday mornings for some good old gospel get-togethers.
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