Where do we take our kids right now during this uncertain time that doesn’t require super long travel? What’s open, following safety protocols & doesn’t cost an arm and a leg?? I’ve had multiple questions about our travels this summer. So I thought I’d share because we’ve had some great luck with our choices this summer and we all need ideas right now right??
I’ll start with this trip since it’s the freshest in my mind (literally on the road back as my overtired 4 yr old is whining or crying about anything and everything). We opted out of taking our kids to the beach this summer (thanks Covid) so we did multiple small trips instead, making this summer the best we can with the weirdness that is going on in the world right now.
Grand Country Resort in Branson, MO. I saw the ad on Facebook & took advantage of their summer special which included: 2 night stay, access to the indoor/outdoor water park, mini golf, go kart ride, $10 game card to the arcade & 2 pizzas, and tickets to 2 shows… SOLD
3 things about our trip: 1. Emersyn (my 4yr old) LOVES water and the waterpark. 2. Bennett (my almost 2 yr old) does NOT. 3. Well $H*T.
Despite the fact of having a stage 5 clinger at the waterpark, it was right up Emmy’s alley. Areas for ALL ages. My almost 2yr old niece had blast. Maybe next year Bennett…
So this is a place you stay and never have to leave if you don’t want. Literally everything is there at the resort within a short walking distance. The water park and outdoor pools, go karts (ages 4+, bumper cars (ages 5+), arcade, outdoor mini golf, indoor 3D black light mini golf, few little shops, a grill by the pool, a buffet (kids UNDER 4 eat free but a bit pricey IMO at $14.50 adults and $7.50 for kids 4+), a pizza place that serves ice cream, laser tag, and the showroom to see all the shows they offer. With the exception of Jake getting us Krispy Kreme 1 morning & eating across the street at Burger Shack for lunch 1 day , we never left the resort. There is also a Wal-Mart, Price Chopper and Taco Bell right down the street. We brought plenty of drinks and snacks from home. Rooms have a microwave and fridge. I honestly didn’t get that many pics from the weekend as I was really trying to be more unplugged to spend time with the family.
Despite Bennett not loving the waterpark, we had a really good time. We only went to 1 of the shows, The Amazing Pet show and I definately recommend that for the little ones. My favorite day in the water was today on Sunday because it wasn’t busy at all. You can check out of your room but still be at the waterpark until you are ready to go. My guess is most people head back home that morning but we wanted to torture Bennett ONE more time…
Overall I feel like everything was clean, well organized, nice staff, and just what we needed for a quick getaway. It will be even better as the kids get older and can do more of the things. But really, Bennett had fun just being in the hotel room playing with his cousins, rolling around on the beds, or laughing at sissy making fart noises with a whoopie cushion 🙂 Emersyn loved it ALL. Thru all the tears, laughter, whining and smiles, good memories were made!
Fave Items From My Trip:
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Beach Bag
Swim Jacket
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