Branson has got to be one of the funest places around. Just spent two weeks there and looking forward to going back for a couple more after I take a week to get the yard mowed, bills paid, and chores done at home.
Spent time at Treasure Lakes RV park. It’s right next to the I-Max Theater and across the street from the Golden Corral. Unfortunately that location was not the greatest influence on my “figure”. I tended to blimp out a bit, but it sure was fun. Treasure Lake has a couple jam sessions a week along with week-end breakfasts at the club house, and indoor swimming pool. On Friday and Saturday evenings there was a free dance in the lodge. If you don’t mind sharing the dance floor with a bunch of us “old dudes” it is a great scene.
There is also fun things for the kids/grandkids if you have some to bring along. Arcade games, pool tables, mini-golf, frisbee golf, and a number of other activities to keep the kids entertained in the park. They told us that they will soon have two stocked ponds for the junior anglers as well. There are also ball fields and a large pavilion if you have an organized group event coming up.
For RV’ers this is an almost ideal park. There are lots of full hook-up RV sites divided into 4 areas on the park. Most have 50 amp service available. Propane is available in the park and they maintain a supply of commonly needed RV supplies if you have a need. The park is surrounded by wooded areas and you will see deer and turkey crossings marked on the roads. The signs are for real, in the evenings it is common to see deer and wild turkey wandering around the park.
Just down the road a piece is Silver Dollar City. There for one price you can have a day of fun with lots of shows, rides, and entertainment options for the family as well as an evening show that is really great. Don’t miss the “Homestead Pickers” over at the McAffee homestead. They have five shows daily and are a great music/comedy attraction. The more adventurous will find the roller coasters and other rides exciting while we more sedentary folk enjoy the train ride and watch the shows.
Near Treasure Lake is the Hamner/Barber theater. We saw their act, and it was absolutely fabulous. Hamner’s magic acts are nothing short of amazing and Barber’s ventriloquist skills are hard to believe. Not every one can come out on the stage with the dummy carrying the ventriloquist! How he does that without ending up collaposing on the floor is beyond me. In addition to being a great illusionist, Dave Hamner is an ordained minister. On Sundays the theater is transformed into a church with a regular 10:00 service. Pastor Dave Hamner trades his illusionist’s costumes weekly for the less flashy garb of a preacher. We found the service to be uplifting.
Also had a great time at Buck Trent’s show down at the Branson Grand Country mall. If you like great banjo picking and are looking for a fun show it is a good choice. The buffet right in the mall there is a good bet as well.
There are now more than 100 shows appearing regularly in Branson. Some are included with various packages. There are numerous booths around town that offer special show packages and tickets and you can likely find a free offer if you are willing to spend a hour or so in a sales presentation.
Branson is a hard place to beat for clean family-oriented fun. No wonder so many entertainers like to locate there.
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