Experience Varied Seasons in Springfield, Missouri October 14, 2008

Springfield in the United States of Missouri is a city in Christian and Greene Counties. The third largest county in Missouri with a population of 150, 797, Springfield is the county seat of Greene County. Counties of Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, and Webster are included in the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city with the most varied weather in the nations, Springfield is voted as “America’s Wildest Weather Cities”, by Forbes Magazine.

Springfield Missouri

Nicknamed “The Queen City”, it is also known as “The Cultural Center of the Ozarks. Missouri was divided during the civil war and in 1863 a number of battles were fought in the Ozarks. Fall season is also the best time to visit Springfield when many interesting events take place. Founded by John Polk Campbell, Springfield was incorporated in 1838.

When you are in Springfield, several activities and attractions awaits you on your arrival. Some of the national registers of historic places are Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque, Christ Episcopal Church, Gillioz Theater, Jefferson Street Footbridge, Landers Theater, Springfield National Cemetery, Lindberg’s Tavern, Stone Chapel, Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, and Walnut Street Historical District.

Perfect Family Vacation Spot – Branson, Missouri October 10, 2008

Lake Taneycomo in Branson Missouri

Branson is a popular destination for vacationers from Missouri and the surrounding states. Named for Rueben Branson, postmaster and operator of a general store in the area in the 1880s, Branson is a city in Taney County, Missouri, United States. According to the 200 census, Branson had population of 6,050. The Branson Metropolitan Statistical Area embraces Stone County, Missouri and Taney County, Missouri.

Because of the numerous shows and attractions, as well as the flashy building decorations and neon lights, today it is sometimes referred to as a “family-friendly Las Vegas”. The “strip” as it has been named, draws people from far and wide.

Home to more than fifty theaters featuring numerous shows and productions, Branson also boasts of several museums. If shows are not your thing then you must check out one of the three lakes Branson has to offer. Lake Taneycomo’s clear cold waters provide some of the finest trout fishing available anywhere in the world. Table Rock Lake as well as Bull Shoals Lake offers a variety of recreational activities including hiking, sightseeing, hunting, skin diving, fishing, and water sports such as swimming, boating, water skiing etc.

If Golfing interests you, then Branson is the place to be as it has an array of golf courses sure to please the first timer golfers to the most professional golfer.