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Jim2007
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Jul 01, 2017

Trip to Branson Mo.

Hi All: We are planning a trip to Branson MO. in our 5th wheel. Plenty of campgrounds in the area. We would like to attend some shows in Branson. Our tow truck is a dodge 2500 long bed. Parking is always a problem in busy cities. Is there any of the campgrounds in the area that have van service to the downtown area where the shows are held? Does the city bus stop at any of the campgrounds and then go to the downtown area? Thanks for the comments. Jim2007.
  • richardcoxid's avatar
    richardcoxid
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2017
    X2 on the College of the Ozarks and Cooper Creek CG. Also eat at the restaurant at the College. For those that don't know the College doesn't charge any tuition however, ALL students have to WORK for their tuition! Google "College of the Ozarks"
  • Jim2007's avatar
    Jim2007
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2017
    Hi... thanks to those that responded to my question about Branson,Mo.. Jim2007
  • Tal_IL's avatar
    Tal_IL
    Explorer
    Jul 02, 2017
    College of the Ozarks' Ralph Foster Museum is a must see. (I'm guessing many shows had not opened their season yet in March.) I would not worry about driving/parking. I suggest Cooper Creek campground on the shore of Taneycomo.
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    jamesu
    Explorer
    Jul 01, 2017
    We were there in March. We were disappointed with the shows: you won't find any "big names" there. Scenery was nice but the weather was horrendous at the time: Branson Landing flooded. A high point for us was visiting College of the Ozarks (Work U).
  • timmac's avatar
    timmac
    Explorer
    Jul 01, 2017
    I stayed in the campground right on the river/lake in downtown Branson, very close to everything and a great RV park, and yes they have bus service and walking distance to the Bass Pro shop and other stores.

    Branson Lakeside RV Park
    www.bransonlakesidervpark.com
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    Dick_B
    Explorer
    Jul 01, 2017
    A trip aboard the paddlewheeler is fun and entertaining.
  • BB_TX's avatar
    BB_TX
    Nomad
    Jul 01, 2017
    We stayed at the KOA a half mile or so off the strip a few years ago. They ran a shuttle to/from the shows then, but not sure they still do. We did not use the shuttle and had no problem parking the F350 crew cab long bed at any of the shows or the old downtown shopping area.

    Look at the Branson web site and their map. The shows are scattered over a very wide area, primarily along "the strip" stretching a couple miles or more to the west of downtown.
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    IDman
    Explorer
    Jul 01, 2017
    We have never had a problem parking at the various theaters. They are geared for any vehicles and most have people directing you where to park.

    The shows are not in a "downtown" area but are spread out along "the strip", with a few being off the strip. Downtown is mainly shops, along with a mall.

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