Branson, MO - Too many people
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04-07-2008 | 11:56 AM
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Branson, MO - Too many people
I spent the weekend in Branson, MO.
I went with the family so I couldn't ride down...but did trailer the bikes (my Road King & custom Softtail) so that I could try to get out for a while.
Very nice weather, lotsa bikes out Sunday. Had a bike show (of sorts) that I saw going on as I was leaving, but didn't get to stop. Very nice roads to hit near the dam...and I was able to verify the transmission on the RK is right since my rebuild. All-in-all, it was kinda nice.
Only two downsides...
Too many people - strip was clogged with traffic. The 'tourist season' has not really started yet and there were a LOT of people out slowing traffic.
Saw a biker down - Sportbike rider on the strip mixed it up with a car (guess who lost). Again, too much traffic. Not trying to discriminate based on age - but there are a LOT of old folks driving around. Be careful if you head down there.
I went with the family so I couldn't ride down...but did trailer the bikes (my Road King & custom Softtail) so that I could try to get out for a while.
Very nice weather, lotsa bikes out Sunday. Had a bike show (of sorts) that I saw going on as I was leaving, but didn't get to stop. Very nice roads to hit near the dam...and I was able to verify the transmission on the RK is right since my rebuild. All-in-all, it was kinda nice.
Only two downsides...
Too many people - strip was clogged with traffic. The 'tourist season' has not really started yet and there were a LOT of people out slowing traffic.
Saw a biker down - Sportbike rider on the strip mixed it up with a car (guess who lost). Again, too much traffic. Not trying to discriminate based on age - but there are a LOT of old folks driving around. Be careful if you head down there.
#2
04-07-2008 | 11:58 AM
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RE: Branson, MO - Too many people
My wife and I went their back in 1992 and I was overwhelmed by the amount of people there. Couldn't get out of town fast enough. I can only guess what it's like today !!
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04-07-2008 | 01:03 PM
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RE: Branson, MO - Too many people
ORIGINAL: Jumpman
I spent the weekend in Branson, MO.
I went with the family so I couldn't ride down...but did trailer the bikes (my Road King & custom Softtail) so that I could try to get out for a while.
Very nice weather, lotsa bikes out Sunday. Had a bike show (of sorts) that I saw going on as I was leaving, but didn't get to stop. Very nice roads to hit near the dam...and I was able to verify the transmission on the RK is right since my rebuild. All-in-all, it was kinda nice.
Only two downsides...
Too many people - strip was clogged with traffic. The 'tourist season' has not really started yet and there were a LOT of people out slowing traffic.
Saw a biker down - Sportbike rider on the strip mixed it up with a car (guess who lost). Again, too much traffic. Not trying to discriminate based on age - but there are a LOT of old folks driving around. Be careful if you head down there.
I spent the weekend in Branson, MO.
I went with the family so I couldn't ride down...but did trailer the bikes (my Road King & custom Softtail) so that I could try to get out for a while.
Very nice weather, lotsa bikes out Sunday. Had a bike show (of sorts) that I saw going on as I was leaving, but didn't get to stop. Very nice roads to hit near the dam...and I was able to verify the transmission on the RK is right since my rebuild. All-in-all, it was kinda nice.
Only two downsides...
Too many people - strip was clogged with traffic. The 'tourist season' has not really started yet and there were a LOT of people out slowing traffic.
Saw a biker down - Sportbike rider on the strip mixed it up with a car (guess who lost). Again, too much traffic. Not trying to discriminate based on age - but there are a LOT of old folks driving around. Be careful if you head down there.
#4
04-07-2008 | 01:07 PM
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From: guntersville, al
RE: Branson, MO - Too many people
branson out grew itself in the early 70 when all the music theaters and silver dollar city were built. being on a ridge there is no way to widen the streets to accomodate all the traffic. there is no tourist season, it's year round just like gatlinburg and pigeon forge.
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