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| Unwind at "Canyon Retreat" near Table Rock Lake - the ideal vacation home for family and friends to gather |
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| The ideal place for family and friends to gather, a stay at our “Canyon Retreat” will make your vacation memorable. ~ Mike and Tyann Marcink 636-584-3864 Contact Us Rates Photo Gallery |
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| Favorite Branson Activities What Children Love |
Moonshine Beach (10 minutes away - map) $4 per car, per day
A sandy beach to build sandcastles, but wear your water shoes since the beach
turns to fine rocks when you get to the water. Be sure to bring a cooler with drinks
and snacks since there is none available there. They have an awesome playground
for the kids when they tire of the water and sand, as well as clean and very nice
bath and shower houses. There is also a large pavilion packed with picnic tables to
get out of the sun. In addition, there is a boat launch and a courtesy dock nearby.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 15 to September 15
A sandy beach to build sandcastles, but wear your water shoes since the beach
turns to fine rocks when you get to the water. Be sure to bring a cooler with drinks
and snacks since there is none available there. They have an awesome playground
for the kids when they tire of the water and sand, as well as clean and very nice
bath and shower houses. There is also a large pavilion packed with picnic tables to
get out of the sun. In addition, there is a boat launch and a courtesy dock nearby.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 15 to September 15
Silver Dollar City (20 minutes away - map) price varies
(go after 3 p.m., and the next day is FREE - ages 3 and under are FREE all the time!)
The little ones will ask when you will go again! Don't miss the Tree house at Tom
Sawyer's Landing or the carousel at the Grand Exposition area, as well as spinning
teacups, flying elephants, train rides, and more. And pack an extra set of clothes for
after a few hours at Geyser Gulch. For little legs, be sure to bring a stroller or rent
one when you arrive. During Kids Fest, they have special shows just for them.
Hours and Schedule
(go after 3 p.m., and the next day is FREE - ages 3 and under are FREE all the time!)
The little ones will ask when you will go again! Don't miss the Tree house at Tom
Sawyer's Landing or the carousel at the Grand Exposition area, as well as spinning
teacups, flying elephants, train rides, and more. And pack an extra set of clothes for
after a few hours at Geyser Gulch. For little legs, be sure to bring a stroller or rent
one when you arrive. During Kids Fest, they have special shows just for them.
Hours and Schedule
White Water (20 minutes away - map) price varies
(ages 3 and under are FREE all the time!)
This kid-friendly play structure is just their size with multi-lane slides for little tykes,
interactive sprays, and shooting nozzles situated in a shallow pool of water. All of
this, plus watch the activity inside the 6-foot wall aquarium that overlooks this
area. For school-age kids, there are several good waterslides that won't be too slow
or too fast. Of course, everyone loves the wave pool and lazy river!
Hours and Schedule
(ages 3 and under are FREE all the time!)
This kid-friendly play structure is just their size with multi-lane slides for little tykes,
interactive sprays, and shooting nozzles situated in a shallow pool of water. All of
this, plus watch the activity inside the 6-foot wall aquarium that overlooks this
area. For school-age kids, there are several good waterslides that won't be too slow
or too fast. Of course, everyone loves the wave pool and lazy river!
Hours and Schedule
Mini Golf (10 - 20 minutes away) $3 to $9 per person
An all time favorite for our 4 year old! Courses vary
in theme and difficulty, but kids have fun at them all!
We enjoy StoryBook Land and Dinosaur Canyon, and
the indoor golf for rainy days at Grand Country and
Glow-in-the-Dark at Playtime Pizza. More difficult
courses are at Pirate's Cove and Lost Mine.
An all time favorite for our 4 year old! Courses vary
in theme and difficulty, but kids have fun at them all!
We enjoy StoryBook Land and Dinosaur Canyon, and
the indoor golf for rainy days at Grand Country and
Glow-in-the-Dark at Playtime Pizza. More difficult
courses are at Pirate's Cove and Lost Mine.
| Mini Golf Coupons: Sunny Day Guide Entertainment Book The Track |
Ride the Ducks (10 - 20 minutes away, 2 different locations) price varies
The tour is approximately 90 minutes long. It takes you on a tour of
Branson, to one of the highest points in the area for an awesome view of
Table Rock Lake, and then into the water for a swim. The drivers have
fun with Branson lore and corny jokes and let the kids drive on the water.
Everyone gets a "quacker" at the beginning of the rider, which the kids get
the hang of immediately! An engaging tour for the kids, but 2 and 3 year
olds may have a hard time trying to stay in their seat (no seatbelts or car
seats). The windows are open, so it is very windy and can get chilly.
The tour is approximately 90 minutes long. It takes you on a tour of
Branson, to one of the highest points in the area for an awesome view of
Table Rock Lake, and then into the water for a swim. The drivers have
fun with Branson lore and corny jokes and let the kids drive on the water.
Everyone gets a "quacker" at the beginning of the rider, which the kids get
the hang of immediately! An engaging tour for the kids, but 2 and 3 year
olds may have a hard time trying to stay in their seat (no seatbelts or car
seats). The windows are open, so it is very windy and can get chilly.
AquaPlex (20 minutes away)
$3/kids, $4/adults, 2 and under are free
With waterslides, pools, and more, this
is a wonderful alternative to White
Water, for a fraction of the cost!
Hours
$3/kids, $4/adults, 2 and under are free
With waterslides, pools, and more, this
is a wonderful alternative to White
Water, for a fraction of the cost!
Hours
Bass Pro Shop (45 minutes away in Springfield) FREE
See live ducks, a stuffed grizzly bear, and a huge
aquarium or do some target practice, all with
McDonald's on site! A great place for a rainy day.
Events and Map
See live ducks, a stuffed grizzly bear, and a huge
aquarium or do some target practice, all with
McDonald's on site! A great place for a rainy day.
Events and Map
Kids Kountry (15 minutes away, map)
$15 for 2 hours or use your Track credits
Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, and
Amusement Rides for kids only!
$15 for 2 hours or use your Track credits
Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, and
Amusement Rides for kids only!
Branson Landing (10 minutes away)
Street performers, including clowns, are a part of the
Branson Landing experience during the summer. Kids also
are fascinated by the fountain show that consists of water,
fire, and lights choreographed to music. There is also a
playground next to Joe's Crabshack when the kids have
extra energy to use!
See the shops
Special Events
Street performers, including clowns, are a part of the
Branson Landing experience during the summer. Kids also
are fascinated by the fountain show that consists of water,
fire, and lights choreographed to music. There is also a
playground next to Joe's Crabshack when the kids have
extra energy to use!
See the shops
Special Events
Playgrounds (20 seconds to 20 minutes away)
Hop across the street to our neighborhood playground, or swing
over to one of many Branson Parks, including the Skate Park.
Also hike or wade in the creeks!
Map of Parks
Hop across the street to our neighborhood playground, or swing
over to one of many Branson Parks, including the Skate Park.
Also hike or wade in the creeks!
Map of Parks
