Branson, Mo., is less than 20 minutes from the Missouri-Arkansas border and provides a close location to the recreational facilities in the Ozark Mountains. Some of these facilities include hiking trails, campsites and picnic areas. Log cabin and chalet resorts in Branson provide secluded lodging for those who seek recreation in the Ozarks, as well as the entertainment venues in Silver Dollar City and the boating and fishing opportunities in Table Rock Lake.
The Golden Arrow Resort is in the Indian Point area of Branson and within walking distance to the fishing and boating facilities at Indian Point Marina on Table Rock Lake. The resort is also only a five-minute drive from Mark Twain National Forest, which offers chances for mountain biking and bird watching. Resort amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool tub, guest laundromat, picnic area with barbecue grills and two playgrounds for children. Golden Arrow Resort has two-bedroom and studio cabins, as well as two-bedroom chalet. Common amenities in the cabins and chalet include living rooms with sofa beds, kitchen areas, back decks and cable television.
Golden Arrow Resort
2869 Indian Point Road
Branson, MO 65616
888-308-7633
goldenarrowresort.com
Thousand Hills Golf Resort is in the heart of Branson and only a 15-minute drive to the shops, restaurants and entertainment venues at Silver Dollar City. This resort was given a four-star rating by Golf Digest magazine in 2009 and features an 18-hole golf course and a clubhouse with a golf pro shop. Other amenities include indoor and outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and tennis court facilities. Thousand Hills cabins and chalets have up to four bedrooms. The amenities in the cabins and chalets include complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, living room with fireplace and sofa bed, fully furnished kitchen, satellite television and whirlpool tubs. All the units also offer private deck.
Thousand Hills Golf Resort
245 S. Wildwood Drive
Branson, MO 65616
877-262-0430
thousandhills.com
Westgate Branson Woods Resort is in the northern end of Branson and offers guest services such as two outdoor and one indoor swimming pools, cycling rentals, picnic area with barbecue grills and a complimentary gourmet breakfast. The resort also offers Wi-Fi Internet access for an extra fee. An on-site restaurant, Westgate Pizza Company, is open for lunch and dinner every day. Cabins and chalets at Westgate have up to four bedrooms. Amenities include living rooms with fireplaces and sofa beds, fully furnished kitchens, bathrooms with whirlpool tubs, dining room and a private deck. This resort is only a 10-minute drive from the Henning Conservation Area, a 1,530-acre park that provides opportunities for mountain climbing and nature walks.
Westgate Branson Woods Resort
2201 Roark Valley Road
Branson, MO 65616
417-334-2324
wgbransonwoods.com