A localís guide to Missouriís entertainment boomtown. Carol A. Shaffer received an MIPA Merit Award in the 2000 Midwest Book Awards.
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"One of the best how-to-see-Branson books available. Visitors, local residents, and all tour directors will find it a valuable source of information on what to see and do in Branson and the surrounding area." -- Tony Cracraft, Branson Area Tour Directors Assoc.
"This enchanting book goes beyond the expectations of a reader seeking a mere travel guide. It is lovingly written as one would write about one's own family members. The great detail concerning routes, travel tips, suggestions and insights of which only a local would be aware are frosted with an icing of warm descriptive passages and generously spiced with pictures that look like they have been donated from the family photo albums of all the original settlers of the area.
"This enchanting book goes beyond the expectations of a reader seeking a mere travel guide. It is lovingly written as one would write about one's own family members. The great detail concerning routes, travel tips, suggestions and insights of which only a local would be aware are frosted with an icing of warm descriptive passages and generously spiced with pictures that look like they have been donated from the family photo albums of all the original settlers of the area.
"Even if one were not planning a trip to this area, one can enjoy this book on its own merits as a fascinating view of the history, people and geography of one of the orginal garden spots of the United States. It is a book you will thoroughly enjoy reading. But if you intend to travel in the area, you will find this an invaluable reference from which to plan your trip and to take with you as your personal guide." -- Barry Stier, Pres. Oceanco Ltd. Publisher of travel books, newspapers and magazines worldwide
"This outstanding guide could have been titled: How to See the Real Ozarks For Less Than $25 a Day. Complete with driving instructions, meal stops, interesting attractions and history, it has no equal. No visitor . . . wanting to know the stories behind local sites and traditions should be without it." -- S. Burkett Milner, Ph.D., CEO Ozark Mountain Tour and Travel
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Carol A. Shaffer is a Pelican Publshing author.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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Local Shaffer Writes the Ultimate Branson Book,
By Keith A. Halfpop (Branson, Missouri United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Branson's Best Day Trips - A Guide to Discovering the Best of Branson & Ozark Mountain Country (Paperback)
Now this is a guidebook, written by Branson "local" Carol Shaffer. Branson's Best Day Trips mixes area history (better than any show!) and photographs with a complete guide to Ozark attractions from shows to inexpensive day trips in the area. After all, the Ozarks do not begin and end on the Strip; Shaffer takes you to surrounding communities, and provides 19 maps and detailed directions clear enough for even the most directionally-impaired traveler! To top it off, Shaffer's writing style is delightful. We highly recommend this book.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent resource!,
By Julie Nedlam (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Branson's Best Day Trips - A Guide to Discovering the Best of Branson & Ozark Mountain Country (Paperback)
Wow, what a great book! I can't believe how much information is in here. Carol obviously knows the area and I think she was able to explain a little of the background behind the different places without becoming a history lesson. I also think the maps are very clear and plenty easy to read and I think the text was well written. I especially like the section on how to navigate the various side-roads (if you've been to Branson you know how bad the traffic can be). I went on vacation to Branson before but only got to see a third of what is in this book - now I can't wait to go back again!
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This review is from: Branson's Best Day Trips - A Guide to Discovering the Best of Branson & Ozark Mountain Country (Paperback)
We used this book throughout our vacation. The maps were great. Our favorite chapter was the one to Branson's free attractions. We would have missed a lot had it not been for this book and would recommend it to anyone.
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After you get to town, the first order of the day is to pay a visit to the Branson Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information Center. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
retrace your way, admission range, travel one mile, free attractions, car tour Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Eureka Springs, Civil War, Lake Taneycomo, Precious Moments, Bass Pro, Reeds Spring, White River, Main Street, Red Route, Table Rock Lake, Time Saver Routes, Big Cedar, Harold Bell Wright, Blue Route, Table Rock Dam, War Eagle Mill, Bald Knobbers, Branson West, Queen Anne, Roaring River, Rockaway Beach, Shepherd of the Hills Homestead, Fantastic Caverns, Lost Valley, Pea Ridge New!
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After you get to town, the first order of the day is to pay a visit to the Branson Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information Center. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
retrace your way, admission range, travel one mile, free attractions, car tour Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Eureka Springs, Civil War, Lake Taneycomo, Precious Moments, Bass Pro, Reeds Spring, White River, Main Street, Red Route, Table Rock Lake, Time Saver Routes, Big Cedar, Harold Bell Wright, Blue Route, Table Rock Dam, War Eagle Mill, Bald Knobbers, Branson West, Queen Anne, Roaring River, Rockaway Beach, Shepherd of the Hills Homestead, Fantastic Caverns, Lost Valley, Pea Ridge New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Shepherd of The Hills, The by Harold Wright on 14 pages
- Precious Moments (Paint with Water) by Samuel J. Butcher on 9 pages
- Shepherd of the Hills by Brian Green on 4 pages
- The Last Supper by Susan E. Bartlett and Diana S. Smith on page 135
- The Civil War: In the Writings of Col. G.F.R. Henderson by G. F. R. Henderson on page 202
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