Tag: vacation
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Silver Dollar City: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 9)
A trip to Branson could never be complete without visiting Silver Dollar City! Frankly, I didn’t really care that much if we made it to this theme park or not. While it certainly looked fun, nothing can compare to Disney World in my mind. I figured it would be a pale imitation. We got off…
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Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 8)
Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety came highly recommended by the online community, so we figured we’d give it a shot. After all, it sounded perfect for the family. Magic, acrobatics, singing — something for everyone! Like with the Amazing Acrobatics of Shanghai, we were a little surprised to find that the show took place on a stage…
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Mel’s Hard Luck Diner: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 7)
We needed another meal idea while in Branson, so I yet again ran to Google to search the best reviewed restaurants in the area. I couldn’t believe it when a placed called Mel’s Hard Luck Diner appeared near the top of the list. Not exactly an appetizing name, right? I took a look at the…
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Hollywood Wax Museum: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 6)
Who doesn’t love a good wax museum? When researching Branson, the Hollywood Wax Museum came up quite a bit as something visitors must do. My wife and I took our kids, and we all had a ball. With King Kong and plenty of outdoor attractions, the museum makes a great first impression. We played around…
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Titanic: World’s Largest Museum Attraction: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 5)
My wife is a huge history fan, so our visit to the Titanic museum in Branson was always a foregone conclusion. I’ve got some good news for you — there’s something at this impressive attraction for everyone! We bought our tickets online well ahead of time, but–during spring break, at least–this wasn’t really necessary. We…
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Jackie B. Goode’s Uptown Cafe: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 4)
During our first full day at Branson, we were faced with figuring out where to go for lunch. Like with Florentina’s the night before, I simply ran a quick Google search and Jackie B. Goode’s popped right up near the top of the list. Because we were totally unfamiliar with the area, we decided just…
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Amazing Acrobats of Shanghai: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 3)
We heard Branson offered a lot in regards to shows, so I started doing some research online and that certainly proved to be the case. Our family really does enjoy seeing shows of all kinds. When we go to Disney World, we like the musical acts and comedy skits every bit as much as the…
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Florentina’s Ristorante Italiano: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 2)
We arrived at our lodge on a Saturday during the late evening. The rain fell heavily and had been doing so for hours. We were road weary and, simply put, wanted a warm, delicious meal. A quick Internet search suggested that Florentina’s Ristorante Italiano was our likely best choice, so, after unpacking, we headed back…
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Marriott’s Willow Ridge Lodge: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 1)
We just got back from a week in Branson, Missouri, and let me tell you — we loved it! I’m going to spend the next week really breaking down our trip for you in case you ever want to visit. From shows to restaurants to attractions to lodging — I want to hit it all. …
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Our Trip To Wisconsin Dells (Part 3) – Restaurants
Two days ago I discussed our lodging while staying in Wisconsin Dells. Yesterday, I provided details regarding the numerous attractions and water parks within Wilderness Resort. Today, I’d like to share our restaurant experiences with you. Field’s At the Wilderness – Located in a separate building on the Wilderness Resort property, this steakhouse absolutely won…
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