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Branson Christmas | Is it TOO BUSY?
Branson Christmas | Is it TOO BUSY? The crowds are INCREDIBLE and it takes careful planning to ensure you have an AMAZING time on your Branson and Silver Dollar City Christmas vacation. I go over several tips to help you enjoy both your stay in Branson and your time at Silver Dollar City. How to avoid the crowds, how to drive around traffic and more!
Silver Dollar City Christmas | New Shows and MORE!
Silver Dollar City Christmas | New Shows and MORE! We had an opportunity to visit the day before opening day and it was SPECTACULAR! Silver Dollar City at Christmas is the most wonderous and glorious of the year. We had a phenomenal Christmas dinner before enjoying two shows, the Rudolph Christmas parade, millions of lights, a massive tree and so much more!
DOGPATCH USA | Exciting news about Johnny Morris' new nature park
DOGPATCH USA | Exciting news about Johnny Morris' new nature park Amy and I were able to capture some great pictures from the side of the road using a telephoto lens of the long abandoned Dogpatch USA theme park. Exciting news has developed about the future of this beautiful piece of property and I'm here to give you what we know. Johnny Morris is well known as the legendary mastermind behind such endeavors as Bass Pro Shops, Wonders of Wildlife, Dogwood Canyon, Top of the Rock and much more. His newest project at the site of the old Dogpatch USA is called Marble Falls Nature Park. Located just south of Harrison, Arkansas and around an hour from Branson, Missouri, this park is sure to be absolutely remarkable! Photo credits: John Burton, TPF! Travel Plus, <a href="www.tpftravel.com">www.tpftravel.com</a> (captured off property using a telephoto lens) "IMG_4918-1" by kenzie5000 is licensed under CC BY 2.0 "Dogpatch USA" by Meggito is licensed under CC BY 2.0 "IMG_5099-1" by kenzie5000 is licensed under CC BY 2.0
The VERY BEST time of year to vacation In Branson
The VERY BEST time of year to vacation In Branson People often ask when the best time of the year to vacation in Branson, Missouri is. We go through each season and each month highlighting the pros and cons of visiting. We'll discuss Silver Dollar City and various festivals and attractions that make Branson the best vacation destination! We then narrow it down to our absolute favorite time to visit Branson!
Capulin Volcano! Hiking into the volcano and then around the rim!
Capulin Volcano! Hiking into the volcano and then around the rim! We found an incredible road side opportunity to hike in New Mexico! The Capulin Volcano National Monument is amazing! Join us as we hike down into the volcano and then up and around the rim!
Must Visit! Keeneland Horse Racing Training
Must Visit! Keeneland Horse Racing Training We checked out the beautiful Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky. You'll see Keeneland jockeys as they train their race horses on the track right in front of you. This is a must do when visiting Lexington, Kentucky!
Silver Dollar City SOLD OUT? BUSIEST DAY EVER?
Silver Dollar City SOLD OUT? BUSIEST DAY EVER? We have NEVER seen this much traffic headed into Silver Dollar City! Is Silver Dollar City open? What's the traffic like? Is Silver Dollar City busy during the pumpkin festival? The Silver Dollar City harvest festival is INCREDIBLE and it makes sense that everyone would be heading there during Fall Break. Get ready for crowds that may rank among the biggest ever!
Bonne Terre Mine | UNDERGROUND LAKE!
Bonne Terre Mine | UNDERGROUND LAKE! We were blown away at the massive underground lake at Bonne Terre Mine in Bonne Terre, Missouri! The Bonne Terre Lake boat tour is awe inspiring. You'll see underground waterfalls and hear all sorts of incredible Bonne Terre Mine history. This lead mine is five-stories deep, and much of it is completely flooded. Check out this amazing tour the next time your are near Bonne Terre, Missouri!
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park | INCREDIBLE Swimming Hole!
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park | INCREDIBLE Swimming Hole! Aside from a minor injury after slipping on the jagged rocks, we LOVED our time at Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park! This is an incredible, bucket list swimming hole in Missouri!
Silver Dollar City Pumpkins In The City and Tasting Passport!
Silver Dollar City Pumpkins In The City and Tasting Passport! This was an INCREDIBLE day of FOOD, pumpkins, shows, dancing and MUCH MORE! Take a tour with us as we experience the brand new tasting passport with all sorts of pumpkin treats. We'll also take you into a dance party and throughout the absolutely beautifully crafted park for this harvest season!
We Gave Away $1000 At Silver Dollar City!
We Gave Away $1000 At Silver Dollar City! What an AMAZING day! We approached random people and asked them if they wanted to play a quick, 15-second game for CASH! We ended giving away over ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS at Silver Dollar City! The question was, "How many Silver Dollar City rides can you name in 15 seconds?" Answers included Silver Dollar City favorites including Time Traveler, Mystic River Falls, The American Plunge, Fire in the Hole, the swings, the pirate ships, the train, the Flooded Mine, Wildfire, Outlaw Run, Powder Keg, the dalmatian dogs and MORE!
Frontier City Rides | EVERY RIDE at Frontier City in Oklahoma City!
Frontier City Rides | EVERY RIDE at Frontier City in Oklahoma City! Check out a tour of the ENTIRE PARK and EVERY RIDE at Frontier City in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma! We hit them all, including the dark ride that Amy wanted to ride. Frontier City has some great shows, rides and a beautiful park to stroll through. Consider a season pass. It's well worth it!
Fall In Branson | Best things to do in 2021
Fall In Branson | Best things to do in 2021 Fall is here in Branson, Missouri! Check out some of the best things to do in Branson in the fall! From incredible pumpkin sculptures and delicious treats at Silver Dollar City to harvest events at Shepherd of the Hills to Downtown Branson happenings, fall is a great time of year to visit!
Move to a tourist town like Branson, Missouri and enjoy a never-ending vacation
When you live in a vacation town the fun never stops!. My wife Amy and I along with three of our five children arrived home to Branson, Missouri the other day from a ten-day trip to Colorado and Oklahoma.
Branson, Missouri guide for kids: Super fun things to do on vacation
As I peruse the various Branson vacation related Facebook groups, one of the top questions I notice from visitors is, “What are some fun things to do for kids?”. Well into a dramatic transformation that includes a much greater focus on kids and family, many still presume Branson to be mostly for the older generation. While Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa have a myriad of exciting choices in entertainment, Branson is also overflowing with fun things to do for the kiddos!
Where and how to beat the heat in Branson, Missouri
The Flooded Mine at Silver Dollar CityJohn Burton/TPF! Travel. It seems the pleasant, cool seventy-degree afternoons in Branson were with us just yesterday. As season pass holders, my wife Amy and I would walk around Silver Dollar City several days a week just to enjoy the atmosphere, watch the shows, listen to some music and smell the amazing aromas, all without breaking a sweat. Oh, how times have changed.
Rain, shine, hot or cold: Ten fun indoor attractions in Branson, Missouri
While spending time in the beautiful outdoors in the Ozarks is something that should be at the top of our vacation agendas, there are some amazing indoor attractions as well. When it's too hot, cold or wet, or really at any time during your visit to Branson, head into the great indoors!
Ten must dos on your next Branson, Missouri vacation
These are some of the best of the best places to visit in beautiful Branson, Missouri. After growing up in the Ozarks and eventually opening businesses and starting a YouTube travel channel devoted largely to this wonderful region, I'm often asked my opinion on the must do's of Branson.
Brand new tasting passport at Silver Dollar City's Bluegrass and BBQ Festival!
Silver Dollar City's Bluegrass and BBQ FestivalJohn Burton/TPF! Travel. Is the new Tasting Passport at Silver Dollar City Worth it? Yes!. After trying out Silver Dollar City's Tasting Passport during the recent Street Fest and Dollywood's Dining Pass during their Flower and Food Festival, we were excited to see if Herschend Family Entertainment could outdo themselves.
Time to get back to work in Branson, Missouri
Mystic River Falls at Silver Dollar City in Branson, MissouriJohn Burton/TPF! Travel. Missouri Gov. Parson ends extra $300 federal jobless benefit. Millions of cabin fever afflicted people have started descending on the tourist destination of Branson, Missouri as businesses have struggled to fill open positions. The number of available jobs exceeds the number of job applicants due to the extended unemployment benefits. Many attractions, restaurants and other places of business have had to limit hours and capacity due to the shortage, greatly affecting the ability to serve guests at the level they desire.
A Springfield Must See: Farmer's Market of the Ozarks
A festival of food, flowers and fun in Springfield, Missouri!. Farmer's Market of the OzarksJohn Burton/TPF Travel. As travel vloggers based in Branson, Missouri, we are always looking for something fun and unique to do. Over two years into our endeavor, one would think we'd be running out of things to do and see in the region. We have covered loads of attractions and restaurants in Branson specifically along with other places of interest near and far.
Never underestimate the power of goats.
The Local Goat // Deep Fried Deviled EggsJohn Burton/TPF Travel. We had the entire day planned out, and it was slam packed full of food and fun. There certainly wasn't any space for another meal on the agenda. Well, that was until a goat changed everything. The power of goats is very real, my friend.
Billy Gail's | 14 INCH PANCAKES! | Iconic Branson Restaurant
Billy Gail's | 14 INCH PANCAKES! | Iconic Branson Restaurant Wow! The 14 inch pancakes are MASSIVE! The rest of the breakfast is absolutely incredible! John, Amy and Parker take you on a tour of one of Branson's iconic restaurants, especially when you consider their amazing breakfasts. Located near Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, Billy Gail's is a fan favorite! #branson #restaurant #billygails #travel #vlog #trips #vacation
Free Things To Do In Savannah Ga | Fun and Free in Georgia!
Free Things To Do In Savannah Ga | Fun and Free in Georgia! John, Amy and the crew take you on a tour of some FUN and FREE things to do in BEAUTIFUL Savannah, Georgia! #savannah #georgia #free #travel #vlog #trips #vacation
Branson Strip | Full Tour on Scooters!
Branson Strip | Full Tour on Scooters! John and Amy jump on their Segway Ninebot Max scooters and take you on a tour of the Branson Strip from The Butterfly Palace all the way down to Branson Landing. You'll see all the sights including: The Track The Branson Ferris Wheel Dolly Parton's Stampede Restaurants Branson Landing Cantina Laredo The Branson Landing Fountain Show Grand Country The Branson Coaster Music Shows The Titanic Museum Wonderworks The Aquarium at the Boardwalk Downtown Branson MUCH MORE! #branson #strip #tour #downtown #travel #vlog #trips #vacation
Aunt Granny's Restaurant | Dollywood | Gluten-Free Options!
Aunt Granny's Restaurant | Dollywood | Gluten-Free Options! John and Amy head to an AMAZING restaurant at Dollywood and enjoy ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT family style dining! You'll also check out the gluten-free options as Amy reviews the food choices with you.
Is The Dining Pass Worth It? Dollywood Flower And Food Festival
Is The Dining Pass Worth It? Dollywood Flower And Food Festival John and Amy head out to the Flower and Food Festival at Dollywood and check out several of the food options with the Dining Pass. Is it worth it to get the Dining Pass? Watch and see. AND, John and Amy were thrilled to have run into Will and Dawn from Yankee in the South! Check out their channel at <a href="www.youtube.com/yankeeinthesouth">www.youtube.com/yankeeinthesouth</a>! #dollywood #yankeeinthesouth #flowerandfoodfestival #travel #vlog #trips #vacation
Top Of The Rock Branson | Mega Tour! | Golf Cart Tour
Top Of The Rock Branson | Mega Tour! | Golf Cart Tour John and Amy take you to the AMAZING Osage Restaurant, show you the now famous sink hole called the Cathedral of Nature and then escort you on a breathtaking golf cart tour through a cave and over waterfalls! Top of the Rock is a MUST SEE destination on your next Branson vacation! #topoftherock #branson #tour #travel #vlog #trips #vacation
The Old Mill Restaurant Pigeon Forge | Our Favorite Restaurant
The Old Mill Restaurant Pigeon Forge | Our Favorite Restaurant The TPF! crew stops into Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg for the day on their way to Charleston, South Carolina and Orlando, Florida. The very first place on their list to visit is their FAVORITE Pigeon Forge restaurant, The Old Mill Restaurant. It's INCREDIBLE! Check out the menu, prices and the amazing food! John and Amy also talk about other things to do in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Be sure to catch the next video of their FUN spontaneous day! #pigeonforge #theoldmill #restaurant #travel #vlog #trips #vacation
Silver Dollar City | Street Fest
Silver Dollar City | Street Fest John and Amy take you on a tour of an EPIC new festival at Silver Dollar City! Street Fest is a stunning presentation of new foods, high energy and unique entertainment and SO MUCH MORE! They also got the BRAND NEW Tasting Passport which gives FIVE amazing sample sized new treats to enjoy! This is a FAVORITE new festival that you are going to LOVE! #silverdollarcity #festival #food #travel #vlog #trips #vacation
California Grill Disney World | Review of Contemporary Resort Restaurant
California Grill Disney World | Review of Contemporary Resort Restaurant John and Amy spent a wonderful evening at Walt Disney World's California Grill located at the Contemporary Resort in Florida. #californiagrill #disneyworld #restaurant #travel #vlog #trips #vacation
Sanaa Disney World | FUN Review! | Animal Kingdom Lodge
Sanaa Disney World | FUN Review! | Animal Kingdom Lodge John and Amy and crew head out to an INCREDIBLE dining experience at SANAA at Disney World's Animal Kingdom Lodge. They see the animals and eat some amazing food including the epic bread service and yummy desserts! #sanaa #animalkingdom #disneyworld #restaurant #travel #vlog #trips #vacation
Wild Animal Safari Strafford MO | Drive Through Tour
Wild Animal Safari Strafford MO | Drive Through Tour John, Amy and the crew take you on a tour of the Wild Animal Safari in Strafford, Missouri, a short drive from Springfield and Branson, Missouri. #wildanimalsafari #animals #strafford #travel #vlog #trips #vacation
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