My kids have experienced several winery and brewery tours over the years. I tend to think of it as a science or technology lesson! But a family friendly tour has just become available which introduces families to the production of locally made bottled soda. Abita Brewing Company has bottling beer in our area since 1986 and grew to expand their facilities in 1994 to a state of the art larger facility in order to keep up with demand. In addition, the privately owned and operated by local Continue Reading
Duck Commander – Family Attractions Things to do in Monroe – West Monroe, Louisiana #BayouTravel
When I travel anywhere with my family whether it's local or out of state, my family and I are always looking to share some fun, local attractions any family might enjoy. Recently we drove to Monroe, Louisiana for my daughter's Louisiana's High School Power-lifting State Tournament. We were so excited for her to compete especially since this is her 1st year on the Power-lifting team and also a freshman at that! Anyway, the state meet was held at the University of Louisiana Monroe in Monroe, Continue Reading
Pigeon Forge Attractions: Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center + Coupon #BayouTravel {ad}
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions and thoughts are my own. In less than one month we will be heading to the Smoky Mountains for our annual Thanksgiving family getaway. We're always looking for fun attractions in the Smokies and the last time I was there we spotted a fun, family attraction! The kids and I have already visited the Branson location and had a blast! Unfortunately my husband was not with us on that trip and have prepped him for what's in store! What can Continue Reading
Texas Travel: Beyond the Alamo – San Antonio Travel Tips #BayouTravel
And....we're off. #BayouTravel is headed west! Although we have featured Texas travel in the past, this visit will bring us to San Antonio. San Antonio is a wonderful destination your family is bound to like. Aside from the numerous family attraction, San Antonio offers culture, sports and museums your family will enjoy. Be sure to visit this week and next, as we take on Texas Travel with our #BayouTravel atraction recap posts. A trip to San Antonio might bring to mind the Alamo, but there Continue Reading
Texas Travel: How to Experience Houston in 48 hours #BayouTravel
Are you planning a quick visit to Houston, Texas? If you don't have a lot of time but still want to experience some of the great attractions Houston has to offer, check out this quick trip guide. Spend 48 hours in this Texas city and enjoy some sites that will make your quick trip unforgettable. The Houston Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly Center One definite stop that you will need to take time for during your 48 hours in Houston is at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Continue Reading
Family Travel at Silver Dollar City – Branson Missouri #ExploreBranson #BayouTravel
Disclosure: Our admission was complimentary, all thoughts are my own and in no way influenced by others. Please see my full disclosure policy located in the top tops of this website. I have our #1 Branson family attraction for last! Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri is theme park that officially opened in 1960 to a 1880 theme. Silver Dollar City offers guest down home charm, patriotic celebrations and an opportunity to revisit the days of yesteryear. The Silver Dollar City theme Continue Reading
Jonah – Sight and Sound Theatre #ExploreBranson #BayouTravel
Please read my image disclosure at the bottom of this post. All opinions are my own. For more information you can read my disclosure tab for additional details. While I was in the planning stages of our Branson press trip, I mentioned to a coworker that I was going to experience a few shows while I was in the area. My coworker mentioned I had to visit the Sight & Sound Theater. When I mentioned that my family & I had tickets to see Jonah, she was extremely happy for us. She had Continue Reading
Stars of the Cinema – Hollywood Wax Museum Branson #ExploreBranson #BayouTravel
Disclosure: Please read our press travel disclosure located at the bottom of this post. All opinions expressed are my own. Being on vacation with the family allows you to decompress and enjoy a stress-free environment with your loved ones. For us, we love to cut up and act goofy whenever possible! While we were in Branson we visited the Hollywood Wax Museum. We have visited the Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge and couldn't wait to see what was in store for us at the Branson Continue Reading
Ready for a Duck Adventure? Ride the Ducks Branson #ExploreBranson #BayouTravel
Choosing a local tour company when traveling can be overwhelming. There are so many to choose from that finding a tour company that is unique and stands out can be had to spot at first glance. For us, Ride the Ducks Branson was an easy choice. From Philadelphia, San Fransisco to Guam, Ride the Ducks has been entertaining tourist since 1977. In fact, Branson was the very first location to launch a Ride the Ducks location. Now owned by the Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation, Ride the Ducks Continue Reading
White Water, Thrill Slides and KaPau Plummet #ExploreBranson #BayouTravel
No summer would be complete without spending the day at a large water park with the family. While we were vacationing in Branson we stopped at White Water, a Silver Dollar City Attraction. White Water is a water park for the entire family nestled in the beautiful Ozarks of Branson, Missouri. With over 2 million gallons of water, there is something for everyone. From SurfQuake wave pool, Ohana Falls (a ProSlide mammoth family raft ride) to Kalani Towers (a slide deck featuring 2 speed slides Continue Reading
Showboat Branson Belle – Silver Dollar City Attractions #ExploreBranson #BayouTravel
Disclosure: Please read disclosure at the bottom of this post. Thoughts & opinions are always our own. My family loves music so it may be of no surprise that live entertainment is something we are always looking for when traveling. During our recent visit to Branson, Missouri we were fortunate enough to board the Showboat Branson Belle. Launched in 1994, the Showboat Branson Belle offers guests live entertainment, a delicious 3 course meal and the pristine backdrop of Table Rock Lake Continue Reading