Originally Posted by greg63 (Post 17854965)

That is a great question. Here recently we are huge fans of Christian theatrical shows like what is shown in Sight and Sound Theaters. I really just let her kind of direct our activities because I seriously just like being with her. She loves rustic settings and luxury accommodations/amenities. Site seeing nature settings, and shops OH my, she loves shops. Of course most of these things we experience in Branson, but I want to take her somewhere new and maybe have some new experiences.

Originally Posted by Rain Man (Post 17855498)

Your criteria:

Preferably in the USA
Christian theatrical stuff
Rustic setting
Luxury accommodations
Shopping
Not Silver Dollar City

We throw that into the blender, and what comes out is ... Knoxville, TN.

If you take out the Christian shows, which is the most constricting requirement, we get ... Vail, Colorado.

If you take out the Christian shows and the shopping, we get ... Yellowstone National Park.

If we take out the Christian shows, shopping, and luxury accommodations, we get ... the parks of southern Utah and northern Arizona.

If we take out the Christian shows, shopping, luxury accommodations, and rustic settings, we get ... Key West, Florida.

If we take out the Christian shows, shopping, luxury accommodations, and rustic settings, and in the USA, we get ... Tuscany, Italy.

If we take out the Christian shows, shopping, luxury accommodations, and rustic settings, USA requirement, and not Silver Dollar City, we get ... Silver Dollar City.

Originally Posted by Why Not? (Post 17854959)

Wait. Golden anniversary is year 50. You want an 8.5 year head start to plan?

Originally Posted by HemiEd (Post 17855721)

Yeah, that was my thought exactly.

A few years ago our daughters treated us to a very special dinner at "top of the Rock" for our 50th anniversary.
Only time I have worn a suit in years and it felt kind of funny. :D

Originally Posted by greg63 (Post 17854965)

That is a great question. Here recently we are huge fans of Christian theatrical shows like what is shown in Sight and Sound Theaters. I really just let her kind of direct our activities because I seriously just like being with her. She loves rustic settings and luxury accommodations/amenities. Site seeing nature settings, and shops OH my, she loves shops. Of course most of these things we experience in Branson, but I want to take her somewhere new and maybe have some new experiences.

Originally Posted by IowaHawkeyeChief (Post 17855794)

You could head to Kentucky then head to Nashville. Yes, I am serious, if you like Christian attractions. I have talked with a lot of folks who love the Noah's Ark Park and other attractions nearby. Even folks who are not overly religious. There are some great hotels in Louisville as well. You could then head to Nashville to finish your trip. Just a thought based on your comments above.

https://arkencounter.com/plan-your-visit/

Originally Posted by greg63 (Post 17855848)

Not ever been to either place, and would definitely be interested in the Noah's Ark.

Originally Posted by IowaHawkeyeChief (Post 17855794)

You could head to Kentucky then head to Nashville. Yes, I am serious, if you like Christian attractions. I have talked with a lot of folks who love the Noah's Ark Park and other attractions nearby. Even folks who are not overly religious. There are some great hotels in Louisville as well. You could then head to Nashville to finish your trip. Just a thought based on your comments above.

https://arkencounter.com/plan-your-visit/