Thursday, October 9, 2008

Day 26: Rest Day in Branson, MO – October 9, 2008

Today was our third rest day. I slept in and had a late breakfast. Dan had tuned up the bikes in the morning and in the afternoon I went for a short ride. It turned out to be 30 miles which was further then I planned but I kept my heart rate down and enjoyed the scenery.

Dan 2008 10 09_1991 Branson Dam 2008 10 09_2000



I had been trying to ride to the Arkansas border but the directions from Google map turned out to be wrong so I never made it. It appears that one of the roads had been closed since the completion of Interstate 65. I did get to see the Historical town of Hollister, the School of the Ozarks, Table Lake and Table Lake Dam.

Lake Branson 2008 10 09_2008 Ricky Bobby School of the Ozarks 2008 10 09_2013

Hollister 2008 10 09_2018 Branson Landing 2008 10 09_2024



The Ozarks are a beautiful place but the town of Branson is so contradictory with all the music shows and tourist traps. It is such a mash up of country and western and Midwest culture that one is overwhelmed when walking down the streets. The “Andy Williams” theater is just yards from the Dick Clark Theater, duck rides, miniature golf, McDonalds, hay rides, etc…

Horse 2008 10 09_1995
I guess that’s what makes America great is that everything can be mixed together. Riding my bicycle across America is giving me a great view of this wonderful land.

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Which one of the Branson hotels did you stay at? I'm trying to find a good place to stay and enjoy!