Comments on: Inexpensive Family Getaway

By: deb

deb — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:22:22 +0000

i wish i knew someone with a time share at like branson, that’d be awesome.

By: kim

kim — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:14:15 +0000

We recently went with family to Rudolph Bennett State Park. We took the horses, campers, and tents. We live in Moberly, so it was just 15 minutes from home, ( which is handy if you forgot something or needed something). They have some rocky trails that are really nice for the horses or for walking. Just watch where you step…:) They have an awesome lake for fishing and a firing range too. There is no fee for camping. There is a tavern/restaurant just up the road from the campsite and I think a live bank every Saturday night. I think there is a cover to go and listen to the band, but they ususally play so loud, you can hear the band all throughout the campground. Just sit around the campfire with a brewsky and friends and your horses…oh, I hear a Toby Keith song there….lol Check it out some weekend. Very cool place to go. You can’t go wrong with FREE. Rudolph Bennett is located off of highway 63. Take 22 junction to centrailia, but turn left at top of exit and follow road til you see signs. I think it’s on Route T. You might google to double check.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:05:46 +0000

I recently took my son on a weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks. We camped at Bull Run Bluffs, just West of Camdenton. They had a swimming pool, lake access, and really nice people. Then we explored Ha Ha Tonka State park, which was lovely. It is only about 10 minutes from the campground. Lots of hiking on easy, paved trails. There are the ruins of an old castle overlooking the lake. Lots of cool stuff. Park rangers were friendly and helpful. And it is free! On our way home we visited Bridal Cave, just North of Camdenton. It was an excellent time. The total cost of food, camp, cave, and gas was less than $100. And we had a half tank of gas when we got home. Can’t beat that!

By: Teresa Davis

Teresa Davis — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:35:52 +0000

Great suggestion Lori. The Budweiser tour is very cool and it’s a way to see the Clydesdales up close – might even see a colt. Another place is Grants Farm also owned by A-B (or should I say InBev – no!!!). It’s free too. Here’s a link http://www.grantsfarm.com/

By: Lori Trusty

Lori Trusty — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:51:55 +0000

You are right there are some inexpensive things to do in St. Louis or just about anywhere in Missouri. I know it sounds funny for a family trip, but the Budweiser plant also gives free tours and offer a (small) sample at the end of the tour. There are soft drinks or beers to try. They limit the size and number you can get (used to be two small cups of beer) but you would be surprised at the history, not to mention the architecture around the Budweiser campus. If you are lucky you might even see a Clydsdale or two or even a dalmation!