Top Reasons to Visit Branson, Missouri

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Michele Cheplic

I’ve traveled to Missouri dozens of times (in college I dated a guy who attended Drury University) and while I’ve visited some of the “Show Me State’s” most popular attractions I was still a bit taken aback by a recent statistic that made headlines regarding Branson, Missouri. The family-friendly Ozark resort town, which is known for its country music roots, attracted more than 8 million visitors to the area last year alone. So what’s the draw? I’ve compiled this list of reasons why people from around the world are putting Branson at the top of their must-visit lists: Affordable. Branson … Continue reading →

A “Titanic” Adventure

Posted on April 9, 2006 by Michele Cheplic

If you are a viewer of “Live with Regis and Kelly” (I am) then you know that Branson, Missouri has a new, must-see family attraction. Its official name is: “The World’s Largest Titanic Museum Attraction,” and Regis was recently a celebrity guest at the opening festivities. He raved about it during the “host chat” portion of the show and it peaked my curiosity enough to search for additional information to see whether it was worth the time and money to pack up my family and head to Missouri. Here’s what I found. If you are driving through Branson, you don’t … Continue reading →