Branson is full of attractions; museums, shows, golf courses, and water parks are all available for visiters. Vacationers on a budget can take in a free Gospel concert show on Sunday mornings at many local theaters. Nature lovers can enjoy a picnic or go for a quick swim at Moonshine Beach on Table Rock Lake. Moonshine Beach admission, as of 2010 is just $4 per car. A trip to Branson wouldn't be complete without a stroll through its historic downtown. While downtown, take a walk on the Boardwalk at Branson Landing while enjoying the views of Lake Taneycomo. Branson has a wide range of accommodation choices from bed-and-breakfasts, hotels, motels, campgrounds and inns; one place to check out is the Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center, whose rates as of 2009 drop to $64.98 from January 1 through April 12. Go to Branson's official website, branson.com, to plan your trip to the Silver Dollar City.
The Wisconsin Dells, the Water Park Capital of the World, is one of the Midwest's top tourist destinations. You can save on hotel prices by staying at a campground. Yogi Bear's Jellystone campground is famous, fun and affordable. As of 2010, a weeknight stay on the campground's economy site is just $25 per night. Included in your stay is admission to the pool, hot tub, and water playground. If camping isn't for you, an affordable hotel in the Dells area is the Cliffside Resort & Suites, a beachfront property with indoor and outdoor pools, and rooms are avaiable for as low as $50 a night (circa 2010) from September 6 through May 27. When you're in the Dells, don't miss Beaver Springs Fishing Park, which offers free admission to its nine fishing ponds, where you can fish or just enjoy the scenery. Catch and release the fish or keep any fish under 8". Visit wisconsindells.com to learn more about America's waterpark playground.
Home of the Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis has a lot more to offer than this annual famous race. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis has exhibits on dinosaurs, science and storybooks. It offers several free days a year, and as of 2010, is running a special on the first Thursday of every month: admission is free for families from 4 to 8 p.m. The Indianapolis Museum of Art and the adjacent Lilly House are always free to the public. The Museum of Art has over 50,000 items on display including contemporary, Asian, Native American, and African art. The Lilly House shows visitors how life was on a 20th century country estate. Begin the planning of your trip to Indianapolis by visiting the website visitindiana.com, where, among other things, you can research affordable hotel accommodations.
Home to world-famous Mount Rushmore, this Black Hills destination makes for an affordable family vacation. Since Keystone is a ski destination, you can find discounted room rates in the summer months. As of 2010, the Arapahoe Inn's room rates drop to $79 a night from May 1 through November 18. Another attraction in Keystone is Wind Cave National Park, where there are no fees for driving through or hiking in its 28,295 acres. A visit to destination360.com will help you learn about all that South Dakota has to offer.
