From the bright lights and big music of Branson, Missouri to the relaxing, small town atmosphere of Hot Springs, Arkansas, there are many opportunities for weekend getaways in both states. Visitors will find spas, country music, historic landmarks and more as they explore these destinations.
Hot Springs in Arkansas offers art galleries, nightlife, shopping at antique and specialty gift shops as well as natural attractions, such as the Ouachita Mountains, Garvan Woodland botanical gardens, and three lakes. However, the main attraction is the baths and spas that give this vacation spot its name. Located in the historic downtown district of Hot Springs National Park, visitors can complete your weekend vacation with a trip to the Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa. This traditional, Southern hotel is also a full-service spa and the thermal bath house and features three in-house restaurants. This resort and spa is centrally located minutes from the national park and close to shopping, dining and entertainment.
The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa
239 Central Ave.
Hot Springs , AR 71901
501-623-7771
arlingtonhotel.com
With more than 50 live performance venues, Branson, Missouri has earned its reputation as the "Live Music Show Capital of the World." However, if travelers plan a trip to Branson, they will also want to take time to visit Branson's championship golf courses, a theme park, many attractions, shopping and dining opportunities, and a historic downtown district. Branson also features a number of accommodations, including motels, hotels, lodges, and resorts. Those who are looking for a resort experience during their stay will find that Big Cedar Lodge offers golfing, dining, and luxury lodging in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Located just 10 miles south of Branson, Big Cedar Lodge features a choice of lodges, cottages or cabins in a natural setting with a full range of outdoor activities, including golfing, horseback riding, bass and trout fishing, and touring of nearby Dogwood Canyon. The cabins feature a fireplace and a hot tub.
Big Cedar Lodge
612 Devil's Pool Road
Ridgedale, MO 65739
1-800-225-6343
big-cedar.com/default.aspx
Located in central Missouri, the town of Independence offers history lovers a chance to visit historical sites as well as relive the life and times of President Harry S. Truman. Known as the birthplace of Truman, Independence invites visitors to stop by historic Independence Square and sip sodas from the place the former president held his first job, and see other important sites of his boyhood and early adult life. In addition, visitors will find the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, Truman Home and the Truman Courtroom and Office. Independence also offers a neighborhood of historic homes, a historic square, a number of Civil War historical battlefield sites, and antique and specialty shopping. Independence is also filled with many restored bed and breakfast inns. Located minutes from downtown, the Three Trails Bed and Breakfast Inn features guest rooms with private bath and bedding, as well as homemade breakfast each morning.
Three Trails Inn Bed and Breakfast
1107 W. College Street
Independence, MO 64050
816-796-7037
threetrailsinn.com
