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sundance1 · 06-14-2017, 09:56 PM

The D/W and I are taking a 5,400 mile, 7 week trip around the country in September and October of this year. We will be in Branson for 4 or 5 days near the middle of October. We have never been to Branson before. It’s kinda a “Bucket List” thing.

Preliminary plans are to stay at Ozark Country Campground while we are in Branson. Beyond that we are very green and wide open for suggestions from some of the veterans of this forum. Any advice you might have relative to campgrounds, restaurants, shows, discount tickets, especially discount tickets, or other advice that you might have would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for any guidance you might be willing to share.

Dave & Maggie

GaryKD · 06-15-2017, 06:27 AM

Hi sundance1,
There is so much to do in Branson consider using the Internet to see what you would like to do. Not sure of your generation but consider:
1. Moon River theater (Andy Williams)
2. Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater
There is a tremendous amount of music talent in Branson. The choices may overwhelm you.

CampFire Junkies · 06-15-2017, 10:28 AM

If you are a golfer or love beautiful scenery go to the Top of the Rock. There is a nature trail that you can drive your own golf cart amongst caves and waterfalls!

We love the 'A Capella' group called 'SIX'. Six brothers that are amazing and spent time with shows in Las Vegas.

Dixie Stampede has good food you eat with your hands and fun horse show...

KoolBell · 06-15-2017, 05:05 PM

We will be taking a 6-8 week trip during September and October as well. Only we will be starting out in Graceland, then Branson. Heading out to Mount Rushmore, and Yellowstone. Then down to Vegas, and eventually San Antonio before getting back home in S.E. Alabama

My preliminary plans are to stay at Branson Lakeside RV park.

I have been entertaining starting a blog here on irv2.com about this.

Best of luck, and God bless.

Isaac-1 · 06-16-2017, 01:08 AM

KoolBell I have to question that plan, as I understand it roads start closing due to snow as early as mid September in Yellowstone, with scheduled seasonalclosures starting the first of October, and all roads being closed by the first of November.

edgray · 06-16-2017, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by KoolBell

We will be taking a 6-8 week trip during September and October as well. Only we will be starting out in Graceland, then Branson. Heading out to Mount Rushmore, and Yellowstone. Then down to Vegas, and eventually San Antonio before getting back home in S.E. Alabama

My preliminary plans are to stay at Branson Lakeside RV park.

I have been entertaining starting a blog here on irv2.com about this.

Best of luck, and God bless.

"Yellowstone" in October is pushing your luck a bit, IMO. Likely Mt. Rushmore, too. Elevation is a big factor, and "winter" comes quickly out there at elevations unlike anything we have down here in AL & MS.

FWIW, our favorite CG in Branson is ABC.
Good luck with your planning and have a safe trip.

scoutdad · 06-16-2017, 12:24 PM

Hi there, we was just down there about 2 weeks ago at Ozark Country, nice older cg, it is set up like a big horse shoe/u . lots of shade a back in site.Large grass field for walking dogs, etc. They have lots water pressure 110lbs first thing they asked if we had regulator. Nice pool, good size.. it was quite which we liked.
have fun

SubVet · 06-16-2017, 12:47 PM

RV Parks,

Americas Best Campground
Branson Lakeside RV

I would recommend the above whole hardheartedly. Very nice and clean good management, reasonable price.

Shows

SIX is a must see we have seen that show at least 3 times and it is good every-time.

Eagles tribute show was really good surprisingly.
Haygoods
Presleys jamboree (kind of cheesy but still pretty good)
Ozark Bluegrass jubilee

Essentially there are more shows than you can possibly see in a few days. I think most RV Parks have discount packages available for tickets. Since I am retired military I always get some sort of a cut on tickets...that is nice.

Branson shows has discount packages, but be ware...there are some ticket sellers that are not completely reputable. If they sound too good to be true, they are. Some deep discounters are actually fronts for Welk resorts and you have to go through the 3 hour pressure presentation to get your discounts.

Also Sight and Sound theater has top notch shows which are of the highest quality that illustrate biblical stories. Right now they have Moses, in Nov Christmas story comes to the stage.

My wife and I come down two or three times a year simply because there is SO much to do for everyone, and it is a good value.

One other note for you. 76 is the main drag through Branson Strip. Get a map that shows all the routes, Red, Blue, Yellow. Those maps are available litterally everywhere in Branson. I know the offices at the campgrounds mentioned above have the maps, with some discounts on them too. Red is the main route through the strip on 76. We try and use Blue and Yellow to get around then jump in on Red to get to a show if we need to.

Best to you, hope you enjoy.

SubVet · 06-16-2017, 12:56 PM

Dagnabit! Forgot a couple of things... Like I said there is SOOO much to do.

NO Trip to Branson is complete without hitting Dicks 5&10 in downtown old Branson. Been there since the 60's and is a throwback to the original dime stores.

Wife and I go there EVERY time we go down simply because they have stuff you wont find anywhere else. Even have Dog slobber soda pop

To eat you cannot go wrong with the Farmhouse on Main street. Go out to the College of the Ozarks restaurant. Great food good price and the kids there are all working off college. Hard work U is a good bet always for good food.

Lamberts in Ozark MO is pretty well known. Made it on Food Network pigout spots, and it is the home of throwd rolls.

Ask the campground staff where the local folks go and they will steer you to some GREAT food and a good price.

Ok done... I think

KoolBell · 06-17-2017, 07:20 AM

Thanks edgray, and Issac1. I have planned by mid September to be around Yellowstone, and by October 1 be in Reno, NV or west of there in Redwood National Park.

Your advice has me skeptical of making that. I have alternate plans, just not bucketlist items. Also have built in 2 weeks total for weather. So, if the snowfall is light, I can sit a day or two. Or, boogie southward if it looks worse.

Any, and all advice id welcome.

Also, I started a blog: http://www.irv2.com/forums/blogs/koo...venture-79575/

All about this trip. English teachers beware...LOL

sundance1 · 06-17-2017, 09:55 AM

Thanks folks, I really appreciate your feedback. The irv2 forums never disappoint, the audience here is amazing. I am anal to a fault and when I'm asked an RV/camping question I nearly always follow it up with a suggestion that the questioner go to irv2 for a consensus. I love this site.

richf · 06-17-2017, 03:30 PM

We go to Branson 1 or 2 times per year.
Favorite Shows: the Hughes Brothers, the Haywood's, Million Dollar Quartert, Dailey & Vincent
Best Places to Eat: Lunch@ the Bradford Inn
Lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch@ the Keeter Center at the college
Other things to see and do: Top of the Rock, Dogwood Canyon, Silver Dollar City

Use the alternate routes, stay off 76 Hwy.

Fall colors peak in late October.
Have fun.

sundance1 · 06-17-2017, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SubVet

Dagnabit! Forgot a couple of things... Like I said there is SOOO much to do.

NO Trip to Branson is complete without hitting Dicks 5&10 in downtown old Branson. Been there since the 60's and is a throwback to the original dime stores.

Wife and I go there EVERY time we go down simply because they have stuff you wont find anywhere else. Even have Dog slobber soda pop

To eat you cannot go wrong with the Farmhouse on Main street. Go out to the College of the Ozarks restaurant. Great food good price and the kids there are all working off college. Hard work U is a good bet always for good food.

Lamberts in Ozark MO is pretty well known. Made it on Food Network pigout spots, and it is the home of throwd rolls.

Ask the campground staff where the local folks go and they will steer you to some GREAT food and a good price.

Ok done... I think

"Dagnabit" now that must be a "Technical Term" All fun, for me, aside
the DW greatly appreciates your mention of "Dick's 5 & 10. That is an environment that is right down her alley. As for me I likewise appreciate all the great info. Just what we were looking for. Hope to see more of you on the irv2 forums. Thank you

sundance1 · 06-17-2017, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Our BENZ Life

If you are a golfer or love beautiful scenery go to the Top of the Rock. There is a nature trail that you can drive your own golf cart amongst caves and waterfalls!

We love the 'A Capella' group called 'SIX'. Six brothers that are amazing and spent time with shows in Las Vegas.

Dixie Stampede has good food you eat with your hands and fun horse show...

Hey Benz, we have tried to be through with our internet research on Branson but there is nothing like aski9ng an RV community if you want to get down to the nitty gritty. For example, we had not found anything on "Top of the Rock". We find it appealing and plan to check it out.

Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated.