Some iteneraries for travel that I have done, and places I would like to go! I will always tell the truth about my travels.
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Omaha, NE - 2025
Branson, MO - 2024
Branson, MO
Hot Springs, AR
Steamboat Springs, CO- 2025
The Legends, Kansas- 2026
Omaha, NE - 2025
Girls trip 2025 was an absolute blast! Very low-key but a great time nonetheless. 3 day itenerary if you want to follow!
Our main attraction on the girl's trip was the Omaha Zoo. Saturday was a little crazy, but Sunday was perfect weather and there were barely waits for any attractions. Because it was at the end of summer, the animals weren't too active, but we did get...
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Friday after unpacking at the VRBO, we went to downtown Omaha. There was an unfortunate amount of construction near the greenspace that we were not expecting so we hit up this adorable bar! The entrance to it is under street level so we almost missed...
Laka Lono Bar
After the bar, before getting back for the night, we stopped at Voodoo Taco for dinner. It was delicious! A bit on the spicy side. We got some tacos and an order of the zombie tots (so good!) as well as the cheesecake trio that was absolutely amazing...
Voodoo Taco, Omaha, NE
Of course, a girls trip is not complete without games and drinkies. A absolute favorite, I have so many CAH cards I had to get a bigger box (and will link it in my nerd tab because its beautiful)
Cards Against Humanity
Jackbox is a must have party game. And its played on your phones! My favorites are Quiplash and Guesspionage.
Jackbox Games
Branson, MO - 2024
Branson girls trip- 2024! We had a blast and I got my first Tattoo! Our 3 day weekend was completely full so good luck following this one!
Before any trip to Branson, check their tourism site! I interned in the tourism industry and they have tons of coupons and discounted experiences!
Branson Deals and Vacation Packages | Explore Branson
We ended up getting to our hotel earlier than expected, so we got lunch here! The Italian food was pretty comparable to Olive Garden, but the interior was amazing! I need to go back when they have a live show!
Pasghetti's | Branson, Missouri
We caught the Friday night show of the Stampede and it was my best friend's first time seeing the show. This was also my first time seeing the regular season show! I had only seen the Christmas shows till then. It is extremely busy though.
Dolly Parton's Stampede Branson, MO
Saturday, we did the Fiver of attractions, which is a fantastic deal! We started with the Aquarium which was a great time. I ended up getting my daughters favorite stuffed animal from there (Its a Unicorn-Mermaid hybrid) Then we did the Castle of Cha...
5verBuy One Attraction Ticket, or Get Them All & Save!
Lunch on Saturday, we stopped in and had some good home cooking including our first taste of Rocky Mountain Oysters! Good ole Ozarks!
Local Flavor Branson | Discover Local Flavor — Dine with Us ...
Sunday morning, we started our trek back home by doing this drive through zoo! There was a walking portion before we did the drive through, but all was fun. The only thing I didn't like was thinking about how close the animals were getting to my car!...
Promised Land Zoo
A trip to the Ozarks wouldn't be a trip to the Ozarks without going through a cave. This experince was awesome! Not only did they have mini golf outside (my favorite) but the tour guide was so funny and so knowledgeable. And they even had a kids play...
Talking Rocks Cavern
This Cave was really neat- but a warning- its pretty well off the beaten path and there is a lot of walking and tight spaces. I don't have a problem normally with caves or tight spaces, but I was even feeling a little claustrophobic in here. It was a...
Crystal Cave Springfield, MO
Branson, MO
“Branson is like if Ned Flanders owned Las Vegas” - Bart Simpson
This park is a must stop for older kids and families. They have expanded a bunch since the last time I was there, but the giant go-kart track is the best in Branson by FAR!
Fun at The Track Family Fun Parks
This is a Vegas style- over the top magician that your older kids will love! Lots of theatrics, lazers, and a substantial gift shop.
REZA live
When I was younger, they were called the Acrobats of China! And for a little girl with absolutely no flexibility or rhythm (RIP) I absolutely loved watching them. I think we went a total of 3 times throughout my childhood and each time was so so good...
Shanghai Circus
The main attraction for our family whenever we go to Branson. I feel like this park is a second home to me. The smells, the rides, the people, it's all incredible and nostalgic. This past year we took my two girls for the first time and seeing them g...
Silver Dollar City Theme Park
5 Mini Golf adventures on one website! Branson should be famous for Mini Golf and I'm pretty sure I have done 90% of them. They're all a good time. I would suggest visiting in the fall. Branson does amazing Christmas displays, and weather is always s...
Professor Hacker's Golf Adventures
My brother has probably 6 of the Riplie's Believe-it-or-not records books from various years. We loved looking through them as kids and seeing all the weird and crazy stuff people could do and hold records for! Seeing it all come to life was a super ...
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Branson
I think by now, if you've gone through my other listings, you know that I love mini golf. This one is a great starter course for the kids or the less inclined.
Pirate's Cove Mini Golf
This was hands down the coolest and most fun Mini Golf I have done. I thought it would be cheesy going into it but they have 3D glasses, amazing glow art, fantastic animatronics, and a good mix of challenging holes to put through! The building is als...
World of Wizards Mini Golf
My husband and I had a date night one of our visits with the family and after Mini Golf (of course) we stopped by this place just because it looked interesting from the road! (not surprising because everything in Branson looks interesting!) But it wa...
Crazy Craig's Treehouse Bar & Grille
Not only is this zip line from a huge tower, but it starts at the top of a huge tower on top of the tallest hill in Branson, overlooking much of the Ozarks! Gorgeous and terrifying. The ride its-self is a bit pricy, but for a once in a lifetime exper...
Vigilante Extreme Ziprider® | Shepherd of the Hills Zipline
Hot Springs, AR
I grew up spending summers on the shores of Lake Ouashita. These are all my favorite places that I have to go to any time I visit.
I grew up spending summers in Hot Springs Arkansas. Specifically at Lake Ouashita. The area is gorgeous, especially in the summer and fall. There are tons of walking and biking trails to explore.
Hot Springs National Park
My family always stayed at Echo Canyon cabins when we visited. Theres a marina with a diner that serves great breakfast, as well as some campfire areas and small playgrounds. The whole area is serene, not very busy, and the cabins are always clean. T...
Echo Canyon Reservations
This lake, and the dam specifically, hold so many memories for me. The lake has so many coves and islands. I remember learning to water ski with my cousins, parking the boat on an island and camping for the night, fishing off the docks. Al great memo...
Blakely Mountain Dam Lake Ouachita
Did you know Al Capone loved Hot Springs? This museum and experience will tell you all about the gangster history surrounding this cozy town!
The Gangster Museum of America
To be completely honest, this is not the best wax museum and it has not been updated since I was a kid! BUT! It's still a fun stop. We go every time we visit just for the fun of it. It's in the heart of downtown so there's lots to see and walk to fro...
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
Hot Springs is famous for their spring fed bathhouses! Many of these you can book a historical tour of or just walk in and ask to look around! The history is so interesting and not much in the town has been updated so it's like stepping into a time c...
Buckstaff Bathhouse
Tiny town is a miniature train setup that is so much fun for the kids. All the tiny pieces are so much fun to look at and the staff are always extremely friendly.
Tiny Town
Steamboat Springs, CO- 2025
Beautiful destination in the summer, as well as the winter!
We stopped at Creekside for breakfast on our way out of town on Friday. Though it wasn't particularly busy, the kitchen was a bit slow. They did have good food and some interesting combinations.
Creekside Breakfast
For my birthday, we rode the gondola up Mt Werner to the Thunderhead lodge, had a bite to eat, then walked the scenic trail that starts at the lodge. It was easy enough for both our kids to get around on their own, with a few stops of course. Then th...
Thunderhead Lodge
We stayed at my Aunt and Uncles rental property at the Dulaney. Its a fantastic property with great amenities including 2 hot tubs and spacious rooms. We very comfortably fit 4 adults and 2 kiddos in the 2 bedroom apartment. Super close to the slopes...
Dulany Condominiums at the Gondola
Great dining in the middle of base camp. Good drinks and their signature truffle fries are fantastic!
Truffle Pig
Great drinks, great tacos, and great views of the slopes!
Los Locos Steamboat
We walked from downtown, down the Yampa River Trail to the botanic park. They have an adorable park on the other side of the parking lot. The trail itself is beautiful, but the botanic park is just absolutely breathtaking. I wish I could have taken m...
Yampa River Botanic Park | Steamboat Springs, CO
The Legends, Kansas- 2026
Close to home but the first time I've vacationed here!
This is one of my favorite places to visit and walk around. It's like a museum! There are multiple areas that have taxidermy game animals and some educational material about them. They also have a game shooting gallery and an aquarium.
Bass Pro Shops
Route 66 Roadtrip- ??
Living in Kansas City, I would want to start this adventure by taking the train to Chicago! Route 66 starts in Chicago and I've never been! So spending the day there after getting off the train would be great. I also haven't been on a train in so lon...
Amtrak- America's Train
I found this website that has been FANTASTIC for planning this trip! Of course I'll add in some other things I've found, but it has so much!
Route 66: The Mother Road
Here's the route! Though Google does not have a specific map for route 66, I'm sure we can figure it out.
The Route
Starting with Chicago, we will definitely be visiting the Bean, the zoo, and walking around the waterway before going to an Irish pub or an underground pizza place! I will drop what I find! *Millenium Park *Northerly Island Park *Chicago River Walk *O'Briens Riverwalk Cafe *Lincoln Park Zoo *Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
