It's Sunday night as I post this and when Monday morning arrives we will be on the road heading away from Branson, Missouri. We've been here 3 nights and 2 days, and came to the conclusion early in our visit that there is WAY too much here to see or do. Branson is a well-developed tourist trap. That's not to say that there isn't quality entertainment and quality attractions here. Quite the opposite - there's a lot of nice stuff to see and do. If you do visit plan on more than 3 days, and bring lots of money. There are very few low-budget bargains here.
For the limited time we had here we saw one major show (Hamner-Barber Variety Show), one museum (Veterans Memorial Museum), and ate out in a number of places. Spent a lot of time just shopping as there are some unusual stores in Branson. Dick's 5 & 10 is so tightly packed with stuff that it's difficult for 2 average size people to pass in the aisles. There is merchandise displayed from floor to ceiling, as you may ascertain from the photo.
A new feature in Branson is Branson Landing. Patterned somewhat along the lines of the San Antonio River Walk, it has shops, boats, restaurants, and street vendors. A major feature is the water fountain beside the river. The fountain spouts play in time with music, and the 15 fire pots flame up with coordinated fire. The fuel used is kerosene, and one report we read is that it takes over 500 gallons of kero a day to fire the pots. The fountain plays 7 days a week from morning until 10 pm, every hour. Neat show. It is, of course, all the more spectacular at night when the lights and the flames are more visible.
So, enough entertainment for a while. Now we get serious about finishing the trip to Mustang Island, Texas.
Our email goes right along with us wherever we go, so don't hesitate to write anytime. dwink@supersat2.net.
Next post will most likely be from Mustang Island. Keep watching.
1 comment:
Any great Branson hotels to stay at while there?
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