Nathan and Alicia continue to discuss their 2024 cross-country adventure as they visit Lincoln, Nebraska and Branson, Missouri - a destination that's become one of their most beloved repeat visits over five years.

Episode Highlights:

Table Rock Lake Adventures

• The "Sail Swim Tour" catamaran with giant slides and water trampolines 
• Sunset paddleboard tours with wine tastings
• Scuba diving opportunities and state park activities

Food & Drink Must-Dos

• India Clay Oven - their never-miss restaurant for incredible Indian cuisine
• Smith Creek Moonshine tastings (free!) and St. James Winery
• Hurts Donuts with donuts "the size of your head"
• Hidden gems like Bella's Italiana food truck

Entertainment Worth Your Time

• Legends in Concert impersonator shows (Elvis is always a hit)
• SIX acapella group and Branson Belle dinner boat
• Why they drive an hour to Springfield for Alamo Drafthouse movies

Travel Philosophy 

Nathan and Alicia discuss balancing the comfort of returning to favorites versus trying new experiences - and how this unplanned COVID-era destination became a treasured annual tradition.

Coming up: Interview with local paddleboard business owner for insider Branson secrets, plus their journey continues back west to Colorado.

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Places mentioned in this episode that we recommend!

State Parks:

Table Rock State Park

Restaurants/Distilleries/Etc.:

Vincenzo’s Italian Ristorante - Lincoln, Nebraska 

Indian Clay Oven - Branson, Missouri

Hurts Donuts - Branson, Missouri

Carly’s Healthy Cuisine - Branson, Missouri

Bella’s Italiana - Branson, Missouri

Places for Great Drinks - 

Smith Creek Moonshine - Branson, Missouri

Missouri Ridge Distillery - Branson, Missouri

St. James Winery - Branson, Missouri

Seven Arrows Taproom - Branson, Missouri

TAPS on Downing Street - Hollister, Missouri

Attractions We Enjoy

Gliding Light Paddle Co. - Hollister, Missouri

State Park Marina - Branson, Missouri

Legends in Concert (Impersonators Show) - Branson, Missouri

The SIX Show - Branson, Missouri

Alamo Drafthouse - Springfield, Missouri

Other helpful links:

Missouri Boating License Info