9-25 Branson

We made it - to the "Live Music Capital of the World" - by 1:30 pm. So we had plenty of time to check in to our hotel, grab a bite to eat, and take in a show.

We're staying at the Yellow Rose Inn, a small local hotel about a mile off the Branson "strip". It did take a little effort to find the place 'cause this area is soooo hilly. But after a few missed turns we finally found the hotel tucked neatly into the tree-covered hillside.

So we checked in and off we went to explore Branson Landing, a mixed-use land development area along Lake Taneycomo, one of the 3 man-made lakes surrounding Branson. (I only know what mixed-use is because my daughter is a city planner.) The development is beautiful, but it could have been Any Mall, USA. We did find a good local Mexican restaurant and the pomegranate margarita was delish!

Back at the hotel we freshen up by jumping into the frigid pool. The air temp is 87, but the water was like 65! It was refreshing, but not swimmable for any length of time.

We bought tickets for the Pierce Arrow Show which features a quartet singing a variety of music from gospel to pop. The show also included a hysterical comedian and concluded with a set of patriotic songs. It was an entertaining evening. BTW, if you're an American Idol fan, the tenor in the group was Luke Menard from Season 7.

Tomorrow we're planning to take in the Duck Tour ride and the Titanic Museum and if we decide to stay another night, perhaps another show.