There is so much to see and do on Table Rock Lake; I don't know where to start. However, speaking from personal experience, I was lucky enough to reside near the pride of the lake, Branson, MO. I can tell you that Branson is a place were the people still take pride in being polite, neighborly, and showing good old- fashioned hospitality- a virtue hard to find, these days!
I dont mind at all showing off what Branson, on beautiful Table Rock Lake, has to offer for everyone in the whole family. Let's start with a bit of history and maybe even romance.
Step back in time to 1912, and board the Titanic! You can actually become a passenger on this 2- story permanent, half- scale replica to the original, luxury liner. It now holds 400 artifacts from the Titanic herself. Take your own 90 min. self-guided tour. You can even book a wedding, and the bride can descend the Titanic's "grand staircase"!
Still looking for a little bit more? How about Ripley's "Believe it or Not" Museum? Now there's a place full of man's history, culture, hobbies and experiences! Robert Ripley's in Branson is one of a kind. The building itself was designed to look as if an earthquake had erupted beneath it a clever tribute to the 8.0 that hit Missouri in the 1800's.
Or how about starting summer with a BLAST of fun in the water- White Water, that is! It's Branson's largest and only outdoor water park. But then, maybe 5,000 ft. of water slides, water blasters, speed slides, twisting typhoons and geysers are just too much for you to handle? Maybe you'd just be better off with your old sun- faded, dog chewed, water hose tangled up in the backyard? Don't forget the duck tape- you need to patch to those teeth marks you know!
Did you have a more cultural experience in mind? Then come visit Missouri's largest and most-awarded winery. Taste for yourself the Stone Hill Winery's most-awarded wines. And for the kids, Stone Hill's own grape juice.
Another time- traveling venture worth experiencing is the famous Silver Dollar City Amusement Park. If it weren't for the awesome amusement rides, you'd really believe that you had traveled back in time to the 1800's. You'll get to see historical buildings repaired to their glory days, and you'll also get to witness old time crafts mastered, such as: basket weaving, glass blowing, and blacksmithing! I won't have to remind you to experience Silver Dollar City's fine dining and live shows.
Speaking of live shows, Branson has over 50 magnificent live performance theaters to check out. Oh, and don't miss the "shoving off" aboard the Showboat Branson Belle, a luxurious paddle wheel boat offering a two hour cruise on Table Rock Lake- complete with dining and entertainment.
Speaking of the lake, Table Rock Lake is a fisherman's dream, well known as a top bass fishing lake with large numbers of largemouth, smallmouth, Kentucky spotted, and white bass. The recent addition of a Bass Pro Shop in Branson can help with all your outdoor needs.
So wineries, fishing, boating, rides, water parks, shows, and world-class hospitality--do I need to keep trying to convince you, or are you already booking your tickets?
This guide to Branson and Table Rock Lake was brought to you by Ashley Clermont