We get asked a lot about where to buy discount tickets in Branson. One of our regular guests (thanks, Jimmy!) has used Branson 2 for 1 Tickets for years and always says positive things about them.

We used them ourselves this past weekend and had good luck with them. Not all tickets are 2 for 1 but you will get significant discounts for the shows they offer. And for certain attractions. There is a list of shows and attractions they have tickets to on their website. www.Branson2for1Tickets.net

You have to buy them at their location which is on highway 76 just as you come in Branson off of highway 65 (going west). They are in a purple building which stands out.

*****Important point if you use them - they give you tickets but you will then have to go by the show location and trade them in for show tickets there. You can wait until showtime but if the show happens to be sold out you will not get in and you will have to go back and get a refund.*****

Unlike many ticket sales companies in Branson, they have nothing to do with timeshares so you won't have to deal with that.

Last, we get nothing for recommending them. Just trying to help out our guests.

Need a place to stay while in Branson?  Reserve your condo at Branson Condo Rentals or call 1-877-836-6745 today!

Expresso Branson coffee shop has been around for almost three years now, but I only discovered it earlier this year.   It is a locally owned business with a unique building.  It is made of three old converted shipping containers! 

I've only had the coffee and it was excellent!  I'm not a regular Starbucks customer, but the Expresso Branson menu looks similar.  I looked online for reviews and they have great reviews on Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor.   Worth a try!

They are located about a 1/2 a mile from our Branson condos right next to the Walmart on highway 76.

There is nothing wrong with Starbucks, but next time you are in Branson give the little guy a chance!

There is another odd looking building on highway 76 in Branson.  It will remind you of the Ripley's building.  It will house the WonderWorks attraction and plans to open in 2020.   Their website desribes it like this, "​a science focused indoor amusement park, combines education and entertainment with over 100 hands-on exhibits for all ages to explore. Feel the power of 71mph hurricane–force winds. Make huge, life–sized bubbles. Experience zero gravity in our Astronaut Training Gyro. Lie on a Bed of Nails."

It is located just 4/10 of a mile from our Branson vacation condos!  Come stay with us when you visit this new attraction!

​The most common places to rent vacation condos and homes today are on HomeAway, VRBO, Airbnb, Flipkey / TripAdvisor, and some on Expedia (who owns VRBO & HomeAway).  Before Airbnb was founded and became a factor, the dominant booking website was VRBO and a few others that were all bought up by HomeAway.  Before Airbnb, you could book a condo or house directly from the owner and there would be no added fees.  Airbnb entered the scene and charged a booking fee to the guest so HomeAway / VRBO and Flipkey quickly followed suit.  So now almost all major booking sites charge a fee to the guest which makes your trips more expensive - as much as 10% - 15% higher! 


How can you avoid these added fees?  You can book directly with many owners, including us. Many of us have our own websites where you can read reviews, talk with the owner, and book with several payment options.  There are also many regional and state websites popping up that offer condo and home rentals direct to the vacationer without added fees. You'll just need to search on Google and include the phrase "book direct" "book direct from owner", "rent directly from owner", "no fees", "no added fees", etc., with the rest of your search words. Similar to this - rent Branson condo directly from owner, Branson condo rental with no added fees, or Branson vacation condo rental with no booking fee.  You get the idea.  Their listings might be on the second or third page of Google, but finding them can save you money!
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The Branson Scenic Overlook offers one of the best views in Branson!  You can see the Table Rock Dam, Lake Taneycomo, and much of Branson all in one place.  It's approximately 15 minutes from our branson condos so it doesn't take long to go take a look.   It's totally free so you can let your credit card "cool down" from all of the paid activities in Branson.  Go take a look!

There is room to pull over on the road and they have a fenced viewing area.  The address is 5329 MO-165, Hollister, MO 65672.

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Hurts Donut Company opened in Branson in October of 2017.  We stopped in soon after they opened and tried it out.  They have a variety of toppings on the donuts like Oreo cookies, M & M's, Reese's, different cereals, and even bacon! They do offer the classic glazed donut as well.  Donut names include the Bart Simpson, E.T., Oreo Cheese Cake, Moose Munch, Andes Mint, Jesus, Fred Flintstone, Red Velvet, Twix, plus many more.

It has a fun decor including several swings that overlook highway 76.   How do you know which bathroom to use while there?  By the type of donut on the doors (see the picture below)!

It is located in the Dick Clark Theater (in what was a restaurant) which is across from The Dixie Stampede.  If you feel the need to work off the calories from the donuts you can head over to Fritz's Adventure which is across the street. 

If you're looking for a fun stop in Branson try the Hurts Donut Company!
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Here is a free activity to give your wallet a breather while in Branson.  Our family has done this several times over the years. 

Tour of the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery
483 Hatchery Road
Branson, MO 65616
417-334-4865

Located right below the Table Rock Lake Dam.
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This is a great stop that will take 30 - 60 minutes.  You can feed all sizes of trout (this does cost $.25 for a handful of fish food) and tour the inside.  The hatchery produces between 350,000 and 400,000 pounds of rainbow and brown trout each year!

Hours
September - June: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Memorial Day - Labor Day: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed all state holidays.

Hatchery Tours
They offer free guided hatchery tours at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. weekdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Take self-guided tours are always available when open.

Facility and exhibits
Staffed visitor center with exhibits and displays of snakes, spiders, fish, and more!
50-seat auditorium
Pavilion and picnic tables
Wildlife-viewing blind and tower
Boat ramp with several fishing access points along Lake Taneycomo, where trout fishing is allowed year-round

Trails
Want more?  Hike nearly 3 miles of trails (easy to moderate) through forests and glades.

We gathered over 40 coupons and discounts for Branson restaurants and posted them on our website.  You can see them here.  You should be able to just show them on your phone at the restaurant or print them off and take them with you.  We hope this helps you save a little money while in Branson!

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The Champions Condos at Thousand Hills are located just off Green Mountain Drive in Branson, just five minutes or less from highway 76 (The Strip). Green Mountain Drive is the Yellow traffic relief route so getting to and from Branson attractions and restaurants is much easier.  Its central location makes it a popular location. 

The Champions has nice grounds, an outdoor pool, tennis court, and small playground.  There is a clubhouse between the pool and tennis court that has public restrooms available to both swimmers & tennis players.  The complex also offers several community charcoal grills that are available to both permanent and nightly guests.

The complex has 69 condos in 5 buildings.  Building 1 overlooks the Thousand Hills golf course.  Buildings 2 through 5 overlook the the first building, the tennis court, pool, and playground. There are studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, and 4 bedroom units at The Champions.  All units have glassed / screened in decks.

There are many restaurants, theaters, and attractions located within two miles of this complex.

The Thousand Hills Golf Course is a public course so it is open to guests of The Champions condo guests for a fee. 

The central location, the size of the condos, the amenities, and the well kept appearance have made The Champions condos in Branson a popular complex for both nightly rentals and some full time residents.
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>>We have a beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath walk in (no steps) condo available for nightly & weekly rental at The Champions which you can see here.<<