Branson

USA Today's list of the most anticipated new roller coasters of 2024 includes a theme park near and dear to our hearts. Plus, there are two others locals might think are worth the drive.

If you're a fan of classic television, there's a famous show with a direct Missouri connection you might not be aware of. Did you know the bluegrass band featured on many episodes of The Andy Griffith Show was really from Missouri? It's true and they're still around today.

There are very few topics more controversial than amusement parks. Say that one is better than another and you're almost certainly gonna start a fight. Prepare to battle then as a new ranking claims that Worlds of Fun in Kansas City is a better amusement park than Six Flags in St. Louis.

There are pancakes and there are PANCAKES. This is that second one. It's a Missouri pancake that is so massive it just might be the biggest flapjack ever.

I think I may have found the one Missouri place that checks all the boxes of a relaxing vacation. Private pool? Check. Got a hot tub? Yes, it does. What about a nice nature walk? You can do that to. Oh, and it overlooks Table Rock Lake.

If you ever road trip to Branson or plan to and you love exotic animals, know there is a place there that allows you to hang out with them almost literally.

How much do you love bears? No matter what your answer, I'm betting it's not as much as one Missouri woman who has amassed a collection of over 40,000.

The brand-new Branson Aquarium has O'FISH' ALLY (see what I did there) opened and it's the perfect Spring Break road trip.