Pioneer Village

Went hair for a few hours and had an awesome time. There is so much to see that you need at least one entire day. I will be coming back to visit again and see whatever else I can. We spent over 3 hours just perusing the cars and motorcycles. Kudos to Harold for collecting and assembling this awesome museum. I don't believe there is anywhere else like this in the United states, and there are many things here that you will only see at Pioneer village

What an incredible place! So much effort has gone into preserving all this history. The displays were absolutely mind blowing and it really felt like you were stepping through time.  The houses,church and shop buildings were definitely my favorite part. We were in awe at every turn. We spent just over an hour here but i would say to give yourself at least 3 hours to really take it all in. This place is MASSIVE.

Great place to visit. Give yourself 3-5 hours to go through this place. It's heard to believe how much history is displayed here. They are upgrading buildings and by next year will have the carousel running and the diner will be functional again. We will definitely be back. We were limited in time and made it through in 2 hours, so we were limited in being able to look at everything in detail. I was impressed with the car and truck collection. Also, the airplanes were interesting. Being a retired agriculture teacher, the farming equipment was fun to look at. They also had the first motor home someone made 10 years before any were being manufactured.  They stamp your arm, so you can leave for lunch and come back to finish. Great for kids and adults. Adult admission is $15. Well worth the money. Highly recommend.

This place is an absolute pleasure to visit.   I am blown away by the sheer volume of things to see.  Huge facilities complete with everything from old cars, over 300, and historical tools for the home and farm.  I loved this museum and can't wait to go back when we have more time.  We walked the grounds quickly and still spent 2.5 hours on site.  I would recommend a four hour minimum so you can stop and read some of the historical information that is on all of the displays.

I personally loved the agricultural implements.  Old sod cutters, tractors, harvesting alongside some very rare corn harvesting devices. There are tons of cool things to learn about our agricultural heritage.

I also loved the buildings on display.   Very cool sod home.  The buildings are Aldo historical.  Cool church and an old diner that they were updating to offer actual food in 2024.

There is an entire area devoted to showing how American homes changed over the years.  These are full-sized vignettes of American homes with everything related to the decade they are showing.  There are kitchens and bedrooms with period items used.  Very cool!

I highly recommend this location for all ages.  It is a collection of Americana that should not be missed.

Wow, so many things to see here - it really could be done over multiple days to see everything. Loved how they have similar items grouped together, chronologically.

It was over 100 the day we were there, however, due to all of the shade trees it was very doable.  The place is well cared for and very clean; it was amazing to me how everything was so clean for all they have.

There must be over 500 antique cars here, most were in original condition and in good shape. This is a must see place for sure; we found it driving back from Ft. Kearney and decided to pull in; it didn’t disappoint!!!

I can’t think of anything from the past they did not have, so many times we said “I’ve never seen that before.”

Crowne Plaza Kearney, an IHG Hotel

Oh my God, this place is amazing, the pool is amazing, beds are comfy, and there are multiple restaurants IN THE HOTEL. It's a really good hotel for Kearney. Much better than the Ramada... 10/10 would recommend. Edit: it's been about a day, and the chlorine from the pool caused some rashes and stuff, but other than that amazing experience!

This hotel is conveniently located right off of I-80, making it a great place to stop. We were driving from Iowa to Colorado, and wanted to find someplace where our almost 4 year old could burn off some energy after being cooped up in the car for hours. We couldn’t have picked a better place! Check in was a breeze. The room was one of the nicest rooms I have ever stayed in at a normal hotel. We got the room with king bed, and the sofa was a pull out bed which was perfect for our daughter. Right across the road from our room was a beautiful pond with fountain. The water park was one of the nicest I have been to. I love that there was so much for young kids to do and enjoy. The water was clean and warm. The pool itself was great size and they had lots of balls and 2 basketball hoops. The hot tub was one of the nicest and largest I have seen at a hotel. The water park/pool area was well staffed and everyone was very polite. Check out was an absolute breeze. Highly recommend this hotel for families traveling through the area.

Fairly new hotel with great water park for kids.  Immaculately clean.  Workout facility is very good for cardio, limited weights.
Staff very helpful, typical of Nebraska hospitality.  Very nice bar & restaurant.  Attached to convention facility which we did not see.

We had our family Christmas party here and they were extreamly busy on that weekend. All of the staff were completly acomadating and very friendly. Rooms were well stocked with everything we needed and CLEAN. Highly recomend staying here. There are plenty of food and beverage options close the the motel. We played in the pool and it was a very nice experience.

We had an absolute blast! My brothers and I and our families all got rooms for a birthday get together for dad. The Crowne Plaza was perfect. The kids loved the pool and the arcade was so much fun. Close to a bunch of great restaurants within walking distance. Definitely will stay again.
Great service and Beautiful Hotel!

Wax Therapy Brazilian and Body Waxing

Kayla was very hospitable and quick and thorough! The hard wax she uses is good quality, which made my Brazilian relatively painless! I will 100% be returning. Always happy to support a girl boss small business.

Great experience! It was my first time getting a male Brazilian wax and I was nervous. But Kayla made me feel at ease and she was very professional and provided exceptional service! I would recommend Wax Therapy! Thank you Kayla for the experience!

Kayla was great coming from a first timer! She made me feel super comfortable and walked me through it all! Definitely coming back! :) thanks Kayla!

I have been coming to Kayla for over 6 years now and she does a fantastic job! I love how she only uses hard wax for my Brazilian and never leaves any wax or hair behind! Best part of all, she is soooo fast! She is truly the best in the business! No matter how broke I may ever get, I will never cut this out of my budget!

Kayla is amazing!! So nice to talk to, she was easy to communicate with and responded quickly. My brows look so good I feel bad I ever settled for less.

Iowa House

I had a scheduling mix-up with making my reservation and my friend and I had arrived very late at night, and they were so wonderful to help us so quickly despite the late hour! We were made a wonderful breakfast the next morning which was delicious! I have never been at a place so helpful, kind, and understanding. Will 100% be coming back when I visit my friend on campus again!

The highlight of our road trip.  This place was amazing.  It felt like staying at a relative's house.  My family said when we go back to ISU this is the only place we will stay!

The breakfast was amazing.

Best place to stay and be close to ISU and Campus Town

great, we really love it...and its literally feels home. wake up in the morning grab newspaper and sit down at dinning room, and then someone will ask you what do you want for breakfast or you just can have a oatmeal and milk as well. we really enjoy it...the room so nice

Lovely location, quiet,  well thought out accommodation, designed to make your visit a memorable experience.
Morgan makes the best breakfast! A real delight to chat with!
This was my husbands first return visit to Iowa State University since graduating 44 years ago! So glad we had the opportunity to stay here.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Siloam Springs, an IHG Hotel

The hotel is clean and feels up to date. Complimentary breakfast is a nice bonus. Two things worth noting:
1. I hated the bed. It was super soft and it was so broken down that it forced me into the middle.
2. The shower is bright & clean, but my shower head was broken and water only came out of the very center of the shower head. It felt more like a power washer than a refreshing rain shower!

If you are looking for a place to stay in town, this is a good bet!

We pulled up at 11 a.m. to look at getting a room. Under the portico was parked a huge white SUV blocking the entrance. A blond haired lady in her 40-50's was standing outside, smoking, while the vehicle played loud music. We both agreed to find another hotel. We wouldn't have been able to unload easily - and the idea of listening to her music when we wanted to sleep was unpleasant. I would really think twice at spending $150+ for a room here. Why pay to sleep at someone's party? We went to the Hampton and had a great night's sleep.

REPLY - Tuesday, September 12. There is no way your staff didn't know she was there so I'd ask them. It was the front entrance so if you have cameras it should have caught her. I didn't catch the make but it was a big car - maybe an Escalade, not a Blazer. Several people entering and exiting greeted her.

I've been in a lot of holiday inns and this is probably the best. Staff was friendly. The room is good size and clean. The bed was what got me. By far the best IHG bed I've slept in, and that's what I'm there for. There is a nice easy to get to waterfall right down the road from here for a little perk.

One of the best Holiday Inn Expresses I ever stayed in. Will definitely come back if in the area for work again.

We were very happy with our stay.  When we come back to the area, we will gladly come back.

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

This place was amazing. We took our two young grandchildren 1 and 2. They lived seeing the cats and bears. We could tell how passionate all the care takes were about the lives of every animal there! I would highly recommend all to visit and support this place!!! While on the tour the guide was very knowledgeable and made sure that the kids could see and we could get nice pictures of these beautiful animals! The animals pasts are very sad but with the best outcome possible thanks to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge!!!

Our family absolutely love coming here. The interpreters are always super friendly and knowledgeable. Our room is always clean. We always spend the night and take two (free) tours while we stay.

We like the 4pm tour because it's the last tour of the day and the cats seem more active. We've also noticed more activity at the 9am tour as well.  The tours generally last about 45 minutes. There is also plenty to see on foot after the tour is over, as well as a gift shop.

We stay in the Tree House and it is very unique. The kids love climbing a ladder to their loft beds. The loft is tall enough for an adult to stand up in (at least in the center). The beds are just mattresses on the floor but the kids say they're quite comfortable.

The queen bed downstairs isn't my favorite, I have to admit. When two people are in the bed it seems to make you gravitate towards the middle. However, opening the windows and being able to hear lions caroling nearby makes up for it.

The room comes quite well stocked. They provide breakfast items, a microwave, plenty of coffee, tea, an extra fan,  TV with a few channels, plates and cups, plastic cutlery, paper towels, and even a wine bottle opener.

I must also mention the bathroom. There isn't much of one to speak of. It does come well stocked with a hairdryer, plenty of soap and shampoo, and makeup removers... but it is very, very small. Very. Small.

The private deck in back is very nice. There is a table with four chairs and it's a perfect place to spend the evening if the weather is nice.

All in all, if you are a cat person, I thoroughly recommend Turpentine Creek.  It's an experience you'll remember.

What an amazing place with an incredible mission. Be sure to book a tour in advance, though we were able to call and reschedule ours a few hours later on the same day just fine due to a sudden conflict. On the tour, they will tell you all about the animals that they rescue, their background, personality, and more. Some of the big cats have a very sad story and it’s amazing that this sanctuary rescued them and gave them a second life here.

During a tour, some animals will simply be resting away from your view area and you might not see them, but that is normal just like any zoo. Several big cats like to come walk up close as well. They are all behind massive fences, so there is no danger of them getting too close. Our tour was an absolutely incredible experience.

They also have an amazing gift shop with a plethora of gifts and souvenirs. It’s another great way to support their cause and we purchased a few items there as well.

Amazing place for a great cause. I have gone here two times now and both experiences were amazing. The second time I stayed in a bungalow on the property to be close to the cats. Super clean and cute on the inside. The tour of the place is great, you take a tram around the place and the tour guide tells you about each animal! Warning, the stories are sad but they are all safe and well taken care of now! This is a non profit organization that you can tell truly cares about these beautiful cats. They also have bears! They also have wheelchair accessible ramps and mounts for the tram ride!

Great place to take the family to see and learn about these magnificent animals. The staff and tour guides are very knowledgeable and friendly. Best of all its a non-profit, all proceeds go back to the animals they help at the sanctuary.

Branson KOA Holiday

The campground is in a great location in Branson. We've stayed there many, many times over the last 10 years. Here's some feedback that might help your decision where to stay. The pool isn't heated, doesn't get warm till later in the season.  The recreation room; tv broke,  no pool cues with tips, basket ball game broke, one of two stationary bikes broke.  The rec room hours till 9pm, 2 nights of our 7 night stay it was closed 1-3 hrs early.  Leaf blowers also being operated at 8-8:30 am, in case you're a late sleeper. They have a  nice play ground,  and Basketball court. The pizza they offer is awesome and priced well, just only offered until 4pm!!  The camp store is adequately stocked with necessities. The sites themselves are nice, they are updating many of them every year!  They offer standard, premium, and luxury sites. Many of the std sites are still very nice, large, and shaded. We plan to be back twice in 2024.... just hoping they can address a few little things! With everything considered, we'd never stay anywhere else in Branson.  We've tried most of the campgrounds, this one is still the best!

We really enjoyed our stay. Very friendly staff.

We have 45' 5th wheel rig, and had no issues getting into or out of our treed and patio-ed site.

BE PREPARED FOR SOME SOME SIGNIFICANT INCLINED TURNS

Longer term or seasonal guests are in a much better laid-out and more level area. Adding a doggy play area to the lower end and cabins section would be a highly recommended addition.

I camped here in May for 2 weeks and loved it so much I came back for another 2 weeks!Very nice park. Quiet. Staff is wonderful. You can tell the owners take a lot of pride in their park!

We got there at 1 pm. but did not get set up till 3 pm. due to issues with our site. (174)
1. 50 Amp breaker was bad/ they came right out to fix it!
2. The water hydrant sprayed everywhere when I turned it on, including the electric box. Went and told the front office not once but 4 times before they sent someone out. ( they called the tech, but he thought it was still the breaker)
3. Tree branches were in the way, and we could not open our main slide this, too. took multiple trips to the office to get fixed. So 2 hours later, we were set up,and our site was usable. The breakfast was great and very inexpensive!! The dog park has a great view of the hills, and at night, you can see the mountain coaster track lit up. The pool was nice but very small. The store is nice and the park is very clean. If you go on the dog trail, use a lot of off chiggers on it, and it needs mowed, and the one section is badly washed out. I saw one rig getting washed. I wish they would have told us that we could have a detailer come to do our rig. We would have got ours cleaned, too. They have wings and pizza to order that they will bring to your rig. The wings were really good! The pull through 50 amps are narrow. If you like room, get the deluxe sites! They are really nice! Overall we had a good stay and would recommend this park to visit all the attractions at branson. We did not use the shower house, but judging by the rest of the park, I am sure they are clean. The maintenance staff is doing a great job staying up with the park.

Only here for an overnighter.  Staff was friendly and helpful. Very good wifi. Lots of amenities. Laundry is a reasonable $2per load and the dryers run for an hour for that price. There are also cabins and golf carts for rent. Sites are a little close but we've seen much more crowded sites. Little bit of road noise but not on a major thruway. Everything appears to be well maintained

Black Tree Resort

Mid September was my 3rd visit to Black Tree Resort and it was a fabulous experience as always. I didn’t think the food could get any better but somehow it was.  My favorites are the Salmon, Fajitas & the Mediterranean dinners.

I got a great nights sleep each night after a hot shower.  It’s a treat to wake up and have a gourmet breakfast brought to your tent each morning.

We did some beautiful hikes on property and on the south side of The 11 Mile Reservoir. It’s always fun to explore this amazing property by golf cart.

It rained one day and we enjoyed playing board games in our toasty warm tent while listening to the rain patter outside.  I’m an expert fire builder thanks to Black Tree Resort.

Glamping here with friends or family is simply a joy. You can completely unplug, relax and enjoy the people your with. I will never camp any other way again!!!

Rick and Janet Ramsey

We had an amazing experience and would definitely recommend and do again.  A beautiful place to unwind, unplug and relax.  The perfect blend of camping and amazing service.  The staff are very friendly and provide wonderful, top notch service.  The accommodations are very clean and comfortable.  Amazing beds, private bathroom was a plus as well.  So close to Pikes Peak, Eleven Mile Recreation Area, and many other beautiful parks.  We cannot say enough positive things about our experience.

Wonderful two night stay. Fantastic accommodations and staff. Really nothing like made to order breakfast in bed in the great outdoors. All of the meals we chose were bountiful and delicious. The shower/bathroom accommodations are on par with any reasonably nice hotel with only a short walk. (Closer than if you were foraging your own spot in the woods, and of course you have your private electric golf cart if you prefer not to walk.) Wood for the heating stove is cut, stacked, and replenished without a word. Propane heater and fire ring are also well stocked. You won’t run out of anything but the time you get to spend there. You can literally show up with nothing but your clothes and shower kit. Give it a try.

Book a tent! Black Tree Resort was an incredible and very peaceful way to celebrate our anniversary. We booked a tent in October, so the resort was still very much open but very quiet. Tent #10 was peacefully out of view of any other tent and we felt very secluded.

The tent was clean, well-stocked with plenty of firewood for the stove and blankets to keep warm. We also had a space heater in the room so although the temps outside were chilly we never got cold in the tent.

Check in&out was super easy, the staff was all incredible. Pet friendly! Our dog had an absolute blast running around camp. Golf carts made it simple to get around and trips to the clean and personal bathrooms weren't as bad as we thought it might be. We were so excited to get a lockable bathroom with VERY hot water in the sink & shower.

The meals were surprisingly delicious! We didn't quite know what to expect since this was a camping setup, but the food was incredible. We had the mediterranean grill one night and the salmon dinner the other night and were impressed by the flavor and large portion sizes. S'mores and cookies were a hit. We never went to bed hungry. Again, the staff is amazing and super friendly but not overbearing when delivering or picking up food or supplies. They make it luxurious but also let you enjoy the beautiful solitude.

One thing to note though, if you plan on getting your lunch packed for you to take out on your adventures, there is a more limited food option available. Think deli sandwiches or PB&Js. They still stocked the lunch with fruit, veggies & hummus, and pasta salad, and the sandwiches were great, but just a heads up.

Cell service is poor, which is fine if you know ahead of time. They have excellent wifi at the main cabin if needed.

Plenty of hikes around in Pike National Forest, and we went fishing at the Dream Stream and Eleven Mile Reservoir (didn't have a guide, just started casting from the banks). Go up to the plateau lookout! Beautiful views of the whole resort and valley.

Super fun, we will definitely be back!

Cannot say enough about our stay at Black Tree Resort. The accommodations (tents, golf cart, bathrooms) and secluded area are wonderful and provide the perfect setting to reconnect and recharge. The food is very high-quality and really makes the experience to have all meals prepared and delivered right to your campsite. The gorgeous backdrop of Pike's Peak and the surrounding Pike National Forest and easy access to all things outdoors (reservoir, fishing, endless hiking, etc.) really make this an unforgettable experience. We plan to be back!

Minneopa State Park

Beautiful views, great bison viewing and waterfall. Busy with a lot of people, and there’s not many trails. Most of the people are around the waterfalls but there’s still a decent amount of traffic in the bison viewing area. There is a scenic overlook to the intact prairie a short drive up from the bison area with a historic mill on it. There are native prairie plants throughout the park, which is good to look for monarchs.

We stayed here in group camp 4. I recommend group site 1 (closest to vault toilets) and also 4, but it's the furthest away from the parking lot. They provide 2 wheeled carts. The firewood was $8/bundle and was claimed to be kiln dried, but some pieces were wet. The water fall was down to a trickle. Some trails by there were closed. We walked around the bision enclosure (took us about 2 hours), but driving through the area allowed you to get much closer to the Bison.

Went to see the bison first, and that was lucky because that part closes earlier than the rest of the park. It was cool to see them for a few minutes anyway. We went to the waterfall side next. The falls and creek were pretty low and mostly frozen, with just a trickle behind the ice. The trail rails could use some maintenance

It's a smaller park, but worth the visit if you're in the area. It has picnic tables, a covered spot to reserve for get togethers. It's beautiful, but not at its full potential when I was here due to the falls being at a trickle due to lack of rain. The hiking trails and the falls would be that much better if it was going at more than a trickle.

We camped here at the Red Fox Campground for a night. We booked online ($24 for the campsite and $7 reservation fee). Plus an additional $7 park entry fee.

Campsites are good, but on the smaller side and not very private. Vault toilets are clean and well kept. They have a main restroom/shower area as well, which has hot water and is also pretty clean (pictured).

The bison drive was an amazing experience. We went 2 days  in a row, and the bison were in exactly the same spot 😅 you can drive up to seppman mill and  then hike down. The hike follows the fenced perimeter of the bison drive and is about a 5 mile loop. You can also park right outside the bison drive entrance and walk on the outside of the fence. You CANNOT and should not exit your vehicle inside the fenced area. 1610 AM is the radio channel for the bison drive. You can tune in on your car radio.

The bison drive and campsite are on one side of the park, and Minneopa falls on the other. Water levels were super low but that allowed for a good swimming opportunity.

There's lots of good trails in the park too. We took the confluence trail (pictured) which is where minneopa creek meets the Minnesota River.

Firehouse Campground

We stayed here 3 nights and it was just what we needed. Very affordable for a tent site. The bathrooms/showers were clean and well maintained. The camp host Rocky was very nice and helped us have a great stay. This is a small campground so it was relatively quiet except for some noise from the road. Great location, very central for a lot of the activities in the hills. We hope to come back here again.

So glad I found this place on our RV trip, much better than previous experience nearby! Quiet, well organized, beautiful nature around (found wild raspberries!), good restaurant walking distance from our site, not far from the local sites but separate enough to not be crowded. We loved it, would stay there again!

Have stayed at this campground several times.  It’s a great place to headquarter.  Easily accessible, quiet and well maintained.   Clean bath house and a great hostess.   Highly recommend!

We stayed here on our way to visit Mount Rushmore in a Class A 32 foot RV.  We stayed in the upper RV spots with our Class A.  I cannot say enough good stuff about this place.  The location is awesome, on the little creek, and side of the mountain, it was so cool.  We were running late, and I called ahead to let the host know. Her name was Rocky, and she was so nice.  When we got there, she saw us pulling in and came right over to guide us to our spot.  Then she delivered a bunch of firewood that I pre-ordered.  She gave us the layout and let us know where she was if we had any questions.  For us, our first trip this far west, she could not have made us feel more welcome.
The shower house was immaculate.  I could not believe how clean they were.  The stalls were roomy and everything from floor to ceiling was spotless.
The spot we had was perfect (RV14).  It was roomy, there was pretty good separation between the spots, and each had a sturdy picnic table with fire ring.  The gravel was compact, and grass well maintained.  The bonus I did not count on was the creek behind our spot.  We were elevated above it, something which was hard to tell from the maps and satellite views, but the sound of it was so relaxing.  I was able to pop my window open while sleeping and listen to it all night long and it was so peaceful.
We did not get there in time to be able to go to Smoke Jumpers restaurant, but it is a very short walk to get there.  The next morning, we were about 20 minutes away from Mt Rushmore, so it was a very convenient spot if that is what you are there for, as we were.
I highly recommend this campground for anyone heading out there to stay and Rocky is the best!

Stayed at this campground over the 4th of July weekend!
As soon as we pulled in, the amazing camp host, Rocky, was there to greet us.
She even took me over to the next door restaurant to stock up on ice as the restaurant was closing soon.
Rocky immediately told us everything we needed to know about the property and then delivered, and stacked, our fire wood (we purchased in advance) next to the fire pit.
Very cozy campsite!

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