View Full Version : Fun stops on the way to Branson
IA_Chiefs_fan
04-15-2007, 02:00 PM
The first of June we're headed to Branson from Iowa. Any cool places to stop on the way??? I know we'll be stopping to get some Gate's BBQ in KC and we'll go to Lambert's Cafe and the drive-through animal park in Springfield. Any cool family places to stop between here and there?
Skip Towne
04-15-2007, 02:03 PM
Gates barbeque? :Lin:
Stewie
04-15-2007, 02:04 PM
There's some restaurant that sells "throwed rolls." I've never been there but have seen their billboards 500 miles away from their location. That's all I got.
Phobia
04-15-2007, 02:05 PM
Stop somewhere and buy a Saturn.
IA_Chiefs_fan
04-15-2007, 02:07 PM
Gates barbeque? :Lin:
Hey, I'm surprised you don't like that place. Gates is the one place I can think of that, even at your age, you could still hear those crazy bitches welcoming you and offering to take your order. :)
IA_Chiefs_fan
04-15-2007, 02:08 PM
There's some restaurant that sells "throwed rolls." I've never been there but have seen their billboards 500 miles away from their location. That's all I got.
That's the Lambert's Cafe. It's pretty cool. Kids loved it too.
Sure-Oz
04-15-2007, 02:08 PM
Gates barbeque? :Lin:
You may be the first ive heard that doesn't like Gates.
IA_Chiefs_fan
04-15-2007, 02:08 PM
Stop somewhere and buy a Saturn.
:)
Skip Towne
04-15-2007, 02:10 PM
You may be the first ive heard that doesn't like Gates.
It is fast food right down to their frozen french fries. Go to Bryant's or Jack's Stack for real KC BBQ.
I've lived in Springfield my whole life, and I don't think I've ever been to Exotic Animal Paradise. Fantastic Caverns was pretty cool, from what I remember.
Dartgod
04-15-2007, 02:12 PM
You may be the first ive heard that doesn't like Gates.
Let me be the second then. Gates = teh suck...
IA_Chiefs_fan
04-15-2007, 02:12 PM
It is fast food right down to their frozen french fries. Go to Bryant's or Jack's Stack for real KC BBQ.
Are they similar price ranges? How far out of my way would they be on my way through?
Dartgod
04-15-2007, 02:14 PM
Are they similar price ranges? How far out of my way would they be on my way through?Are you coming down I-35? There's an Arthur Bryants at Ameristar Casino that would be right on your way.
Actually, you'll probably be going through the downtown area anyway so you can hit the original Bryants or Jack Stack.
Skip Towne
04-15-2007, 02:15 PM
Are they similar price ranges? How far out of my way would they be on my way through?
Bryant's is at 17th and Brooklyn. About 6 blocks off of I-70. Last I was there you could exit onto Brooklyn while going east but not west. Get a native to tell you how best to get there.
Stewie
04-15-2007, 02:16 PM
Fantastic Caverns was pretty cool, from what I remember.
What's the cave at Silver Dollar City? I remember going there as a youngster and being awestruck by the size of the first room.
What's the cave at Silver Dollar City? I remember going there as a youngster and being awestruck by the size of the first room.
That would be the cave in Silver Dollar city. I don't think it has a name.
Are you coming down I-35? There's an Arthur Bryants at Ameristar Casino that would be right on your way.
Actually, you'll probably be going through the downtown area anyway so you can hit the original Bryants or Jack Stack.
There is only 1 true Bryants.....it's on Brooklyn.
Stewie
04-15-2007, 02:21 PM
If you're coming down I-35 there's a Jack's Stack in the Freighthouse district just north of Union Station. Best BBQ, but that's my opinion.
ChiefsCountry
04-15-2007, 02:24 PM
Well the drive thru animal park in Springfield is now closed.
Skip Towne
04-15-2007, 02:24 PM
There is only 1 true Bryants.....it's on Brooklyn.
Yep, Saul says the casino and the racetrack are not as good as the original. Frank White used to go there as a young ragamuffin to get the burnt ends.
Well the drive thru animal park in Springfield is now closed.
Permanently? He's not coming until June.
stumppy
04-15-2007, 02:25 PM
What's the cave at Silver Dollar City? I remember going there as a youngster and being awestruck by the size of the first room.
It's called Marvel Cave.
I recently found one of the group photos they used to take after the tour. It was taken in 1966, I was about 4 yrs old. Pretty cool.
stumppy
04-15-2007, 02:26 PM
Permanently? He's not coming until June.
Yea, it's been closed a few years now.
Skip Towne
04-15-2007, 02:26 PM
That would be the cave in Silver Dollar city. I don't think it has a name.
That would be Marvel Cave.
It's called Marvel Cave.
I recently found one of the group photos they used to take after the tour. It was taken in 1966, I was about 4 yrs old. Pretty cool.
Doh! :banghead:
Yea, it's been closed a few years now.
Gee, can you tell I never go out that way?
Stewie
04-15-2007, 02:30 PM
It's called Marvel Cave.
I recently found one of the group photos they used to take after the tour. It was taken in 1966, I was about 4 yrs old. Pretty cool.
Ah, Marvel Cave. I should have remembered that!
IA_Chiefs_fan
04-15-2007, 02:32 PM
Yea, it's been closed a few years now.
It was open last August!
Stinger
04-15-2007, 02:35 PM
It was open last August!
Going to be a turned into a subdivision now. Closed Oct 1, 2006
http://www.ky3.com/news/3000776.html
Yea, it's been closed a few years now.
Man, I bet that was one big BBQ!!!!!
blueballs
04-15-2007, 02:55 PM
and they were already stump broke
throwing salt into Iowa boy's wound
stumppy
04-15-2007, 03:00 PM
It was open last August!
Really ? Must have had someone new open it up. It's been a few years since I've seen it up and running.
kcfanXIII
04-15-2007, 03:01 PM
hit up oceola cheese factory. best beef jerky, in the world. its on 58 highway i think. its a pretty cool place, they have hundreds of types of cheese that you can sample before you buy. we always used to stop and get cheese and sausage and crackers for a light lunch since traveling makes adults not as hungry. i never understood this, untill i got older and started making the drive myself.
PastorMikH
04-15-2007, 03:06 PM
I've lived in Springfield my whole life, and I don't think I've ever been to Exotic Animal Paradise.
Wait, you're recomending a place to see that you've never been to? I think you've been hanging around TK a little too much.
Oh, wait, it's closed and has been for a couple of years? You HAVE been around TK too long!!!
:):)
Raiderhater58
04-15-2007, 03:12 PM
hit up oceola cheese factory. best beef jerky, in the world. its on 58 highway i think. its a pretty cool place, they have hundreds of types of cheese that you can sample before you buy. we always used to stop and get cheese and sausage and crackers for a light lunch since traveling makes adults not as hungry. i never understood this, untill i got older and started making the drive myself.
7 Highway
Skip Towne
04-15-2007, 03:14 PM
Wait, you're recomending a place to see that you've never been to? I think you've been hanging around TK a little too much.
Oh, wait, it's closed and has been for a couple of years? You HAVE been around TK too long!!!
:):)
She should get TK to take her to a 3D movie.
Phobia
04-15-2007, 03:24 PM
She should get TK to take her to a 3D movie.
TK doesn't go anywhere without a man who is paying. They'd have to bring Gale.
Zebedee DuBois
04-15-2007, 03:43 PM
If you like caves, keep going south into Arkansas and see Blanchard Springs Cavern.
Simplex3
04-15-2007, 04:06 PM
There's some restaurant that sells "throwed rolls." I've never been there but have seen their billboards 500 miles away from their location. That's all I got.
Lambert's Cafe. The food is good.
Simplex3
04-15-2007, 04:07 PM
BTW, I agree. the fun DOES stop when you're on the way to Branson.
LiL stumppy
04-15-2007, 04:10 PM
A little town northwest of Springfield called Willard,there you can see the one and only LiL stumpy.
Simplex3
04-15-2007, 04:11 PM
A little town northwest of Springfield called Willard,there you can see the one and only LiL stumpy.
"I'll take 'Crap I Never Want To See' for $1,000, Alex..."
I'm somewhat surprised that Mr. blueballs hasn't suggested that you simply masturbate the entire way, Mr. IA_Chiefs_fan, therefore, eliminating the need for fun stops.
FAX
LiL stumppy
04-15-2007, 05:10 PM
"I'll take 'Crap I Never Want To See' for $1,000, Alex..."
I didn't know what to think of this.Untill I saw your sig and realized I don't care.
blueballs
04-15-2007, 05:17 PM
I'm somewhat surprised that Mr. blueballs hasn't suggested that you simply masturbate the entire way, Mr. IA_Chiefs_fan, therefore, eliminating the need for fun stops.
FAX
without the zebra and garaffe
to think about why bother
Iowanian
04-15-2007, 06:56 PM
Go through Rutlidge to the swap meet....your kids will never forget that half day.
stlchiefs
04-15-2007, 07:43 PM
Sedalia, MO and go to The Wheel Inn to get a Guberburger: a hamburger with Peanut Butter on it. Sounds gross, tastes great and is a classic site prepping for demolition. The place is an old drive in that's being torn down this summer to make room for wider highway.
PastorMikH
04-15-2007, 09:25 PM
A little town northwest of Springfield called Willard,there you can see the one and only LiL stumpy.
I used to go to the Barber there in Willard. He's the barber that broke me from the "Cool Styling Salons" that I thought I had to go to as a teenager.
Wait, you're recomending a place to see that you've never been to? I think you've been hanging around TK a little too much.
Oh, wait, it's closed and has been for a couple of years? You HAVE been around TK too long!!!
:):)
I didn't recommend it. It says in the thread starter that he was going. It was just a statement of fact.
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