Missouri is located in the Midwest region of the United States and is named for the Missouri River. Missouri draws a fair share of tourists every year due to attractions such as the Titanic Museum and Veterans Memorial Museum in Branson, Fantastic Caverns and the Bass Pro Shop in Springfield, The Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo and Grant's Farm in St. Louis, and Main Street Music Hall and Timber Falls Water Park in Osage Beach. There are also a variety of resorts in the state that offer discounts and vacation specials, many geared toward couples.
The Castle Rock Resort in Branson offers a variety of vacation packages and specials designed to fit any budget, with rates starting at just $233 as of April 2010 for a two-night stay in addition to fun passes and coupon books. Guests can choose from a variety of rooms and suites featuring amenities such as flat-screen televisions, coffee makers, wireless Internet, DVD players, alarm clocks, hair dryers and king-size beds. All packages also include passes to the indoor water park, which features a variety of large thrill slides as well as a wading pool and a lazy river. Other resort amenities include a large outdoor swimming pool, banquet facilities and an on-site restaurant.
Castle Rock
3001 Green Mountain Dr.
Branson, MO 65616
417-336-6000
castlerockbranson.com
The Rivers Edge on the Jacks Fork River in Eminence offers an extensive list of specials and discounts such as summer saver specials, weekday discounts and one night free with a weekly rental. Couples can choose from a variety of lodging options including rooms or suites in the main lodge, or private cabins overlooking the river. All rooms feature air conditioning, cable television, wireless Internet, mini-refrigerators and coffee makers. In addition, suites also feature separate living and dining areas, fully equipped kitchens, private decks and porch swings. The resort offers activities such as fishing, horseback riding, tubing, floating, canoeing, nature hikes and bicycle trails. Amenities include picnic tables, barbecue grills and campfire rings.
Rivers Edge Resort
HCR 1, Box 11
Eminence, MO 65466
573-226-3233
rivers-edge.com
Wildwood Springs Resort in Steelville has been providing vacation packages since the early 1920s. Couples can choose from a variety of packages that include meals at the Wildwood Springs Lodge, as well as activities such as float trips. The Wildwood also offers a wedding package that includes lodging and meals for up to 100 guests. Resort amenities include a large outdoor hot tub and swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball, horseshoes, ping pong tables, shuffleboard and hiking trails. All guest houses are completely furnished and feature fully equipped kitchens, private decks, private parking and alarm clocks. In addition, some houses offer luxuries such as claw-foot soaking tubs and fireplaces.
Wildwood Springs Lodge
919 Grand Drive
Steelville, MO 65565
573-775-2400
wildwoodspringslodge.com
