Branson, MO

Following a very social week, we’re visiting an old stomping ground, Branson, MO for a little R&R.  We did our laundry, caught up on our blogging, and reassured ourselves that recent market activities will not leave us destitute while we are on our cruise. With all of that behind us, it was time to explore! We headed straight to Branson Landing.

For our friends who are not familiar with Branson Landng, it’s a Boardwalk-like area of Branson situated on the banks of Lake Taneycomo, full of shops and restaurants. Cruising the shops we came upon Smith Creek Moonshine Distillery. We wondered in and found ourselves participating in a real live moonshine tasting! There were like 20 different flavors, and they were giving full shots of each and every one to anyone of legal age courageous enough to belly up to the bar and partake. It was quite the experience…orange creamsicle, apple pie, chocolate, peach, coffee…as well as the “good” stuff – clear 100 Proof moonshine with a whopping 50% alcohol content. That’ll clear your sinuses!
In the center is a town square with an impressive dancing water show that includes music, fountains, colored lights and fireball cannons.  It’s one of our favorite things about visiting the Landing.

We capped the day off with a really good Three Dog Night tribute concert (“Joy to the World,” “Celebrate,” “Momma Told Me Not to Come,” “Never Been to Spain, “Shambala”). Welcome to the Midwest South!