Missouri Gateway to the West

St Louis, Missouri is the first location I have to choose from. Known for the Gateway Arch I have to admit that Google’s description has caught my attention. “St. Louis is a major city in Missouri along the Mississippi River. Its iconic, 630-ft. Gateway Arch, built in the 1960s, honors the early 19th-century explorations of Lewis and Clark and America’s westward expansion in general. Replica paddle wheelers ply the river, offering views of the arch. The Soulard district is home to barbecue restaurants and clubs playing blues music.”

Blues Music, Bar-B-que, even a trolley, what more can you ask? Accommodations are a hotel, The Red Lion Hotel- Downtown.

 

 

Branson Missouri

My other choices are both in Branson. Branson is an Ozark town in southwest Missouri known as a family vacation destination. Its 76 Country Boulevard is famously lined with theaters, which once hosted mostly country music performers but today present diverse entertainment. Also along the strip are the Marvel Cave, the Wild West-style Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction and Silver Dollar City, an 1800s-themed amusement park with live music. ― Google

I’m sure I could have fun and enjoy the shows. In fact I originally had Branson on the top of my list but the more I think about  paddle wheelers on the Mississippi the more my camera and I want to head west.

Greensview, Branson

The first Branson accommodation is Greensview

This description isn’t too enticing, do you think?

Located in Branson Theater District, Greensview Branson by Exploria Resorts is within 1 miles of Mount Pleasant Winery, Hollywood Wax Museum, and Titanic Museum. Free WiFi is available in public areas.

Cable TV and a DVD player are included in every apartment at Greensview Branson. They each have a full kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher.

The Suites at Falls Creek

The Suites at Falls Creek is the 2nd resort option in Branson. I like what it has to say on Diamond Resorts web site

The Suites at Fall Creek, 1 Fall Creek Drive, Branson, Missouri, 65616, United States

Explore the “Live Entertainment Capital of the World” while enjoying the comforts of home at The Suites at Fall Creek. Surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Ozark Mountains, The Suites at Fall Creek offers a lakeside haven overlooking the White River Basin. The resort is conveniently located near downtown Branson’s entertainment district and dozens of dining options. Explore the outdoors or enjoy a show, and then return to the spacious accommodations that feature well-appointed amenities.

 

Seems I have some thinking to do on this one!