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Traveling to Missouri? Have you checked into Branson?
We love to travel. It is one of our most favorite things in the world to do. And as we travel across this great country, we add magnets to our United States map.
As you can see, we have done a pretty good job of hitting the east coast (we have only missed out on Delaware and New Hampshire) and we have done a good job with the west coast. Our rule is that we both have to have been to a state in order to put the magnet up on the board. So while Daniel has been to a few states that I haven't due to his work, they don't get counted. We are planning on changing that this summer as we are going to go and spend it in Illinois with him. While there we have plans to visit some other nearby states. Because the midwest is sadly lacking representation on our map.
One place, I am particularly interested in is Branson, Missouri. We are big music fans in our house. We usually get out the karaoke and sing songs at least once a week. We own hundreds of CDs and we love all types of music. Did you know that Branson is known as the "Live Music Captial of the World"? I didn't, but that title certainly has me interested! And if you aren't crazy about concerts, don't let that keep you from visiting this lovely town in the middle of our country.
Silver Dollar City looks like an amazing theme park to visit. With over 30 rides and nestled in the scenic Ozarks, this theme park also offers fun shows and shopping opportunities. When I think of the Ozarks, I think of sturdy folks who lived off of the land and had to make for themselves the things they needed. At Silver Dollar City, visitors get to see those age old crafts being practiced today. And one more thing to whet my family's appetite is Marvel Cave. This cavern looks to be full of gorgeous rooms and a variety of tour opportunities (including lantern tours). And ever since reading the Trixie Belden books as a child, I have had a hankering to visit caves in the Ozarks.
Don't like theme parks or live music? Never fear, there are a variety of other attractions. Railroad rides, state parks, great shopping, go carts, golf, miniature golf, museums, and water rides.
Branson strikes me as a great place to visit with the family as there is something there for everyone! And it will be on our list of places to visit this summer as we try to add more magnets to our map!
This map is so neat! My daughter (now married) used to collect key chains from each state. We hung them on a bulletin board. I like this much better. Where did you get the map?
I've been to Branson but only to speak so I didn't do any site seeing.
February 20, 2008 11:32 AM
