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The Wagon Wheel Café was acquired by Bill and Sadie Mae Pratt, operating independently of the motel and obtaining favorable reviews from the Duncan Hines travel guide. This popular eatery moved to a larger building east of the town as the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in 1954 [ 3 ] and was sold in December 1956.
Meanwhile, Reed caught up with the Donners and proceeded with one of his teamsters, Walter Herron. The two shared a horse and were able to cover 25–40 miles (40–64 km) per day. [65] The rest of the party rejoined the Donners, but their hardship continued. Native Americans chased away all of Graves' horses, and another wagon was left behind.
In the 1920s and 1930s, tourists began to be drawn to the lake and its nearby communities, Branson and Rockaway Beach. Water skiing, boating, fishing, sunning and swimming drew folks to the warm waters of Lake Taneycomo. Restaurants, lodging and amusement attractions such as bumper cars and skee ball were plentiful in the towns along the lake. [4]
Branson is a mainstay family vacation destination because of its kitschy, down-home country shows. Longtime favorites include Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede, the Baldknobbers Jamboree, and Presleys ...
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Hollywood Wax Museum - Branson MO The Titanic Museum. Branson's local attractions include Aquarium at the Boardwalk, Beyond The Lens!, Hollywood Wax Museum Branson , Wonderworks , Silver Dollar City , White Water , Ripley's Super Fun Zone, Mount Pleasant Winery , Dolly Parton's Stampede , helicopter rides, ziplines, cave tours, go-karts, mini ...
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