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We found a few antique stores in downtown Branson last time we visited in 2009.... in those older shops near the new Branson Landing shopping center.  (Actually, these may be the same stores mhguy77 mentioned.)  We just parked in the area and walked around to several stores.

However, if you don't mind a little drive, we hit the jackpot in Ozark, MO -- there's an exit on Hwy. 65 with four large antique malls, all within walking distance of each other.  I don't remember what the sign for the exit says, but Google maps shows that the cross road is called 65 / 14 / W. Jackson St.

Would it be embarrassing if I admitted that the main reason we go to antique stores is because my husband wants to look for vintage Star Wars action figures to add to his collection?  lol

Hey, does anyone know if you can bring your own water bottles into SDC?  My doctor did say I need to stay well-hydrated

Well, I was just going off the ride info on SDC's website which said Riverblast was not safe for pregnant women   I've actually been having some issues with the pregnancy already, but my doctor has been monitoring me closely and said I should be able to go to SDC as long as I don't develop any scary new symptoms -- so I definitely want to play it safe   I think this year, I'll mostly just be looking at the shops and people-watching while my husband rides the roller coasters!

1st SDC trip for baby, how cute.... we'll definitely be bringing him/her back some day!  I grew up going to SDC about once a summer when I was a kid!

If you (or someone you're going with) has pockets with buttons or zippers, just put your money in a ziplock in the pocket   Hubby always wear some sort of cargo shorts so he keeps all our money in his buttoned pocket   I'd be a little worried about losing it during a ride if the pocket didn't close, but maybe I'm just paranoid!

Thanks!

Though I must be confused... Geyser Gultch is still open?  Then what was Splash Harbor that I heard is now closed?

[What is your favorite sit-down restaurant? Least favorite?]

I'll just answer a few questions...

What is your favorite sit-down restaurant? Least favorite?  Love the Mill restaurant breakfast buffet!  The last several visits I've always eaten lunch at the Ribhouse, but that was mainly to watch everyone ride the Lost River -- some people are so funny on that ride!  Unfortunately, since moving to Kansas City, the BBQ at the Ribhouse is not as good as I can get here at home....

What is your favorite drink cart/etc? Least favorite?  Favorite is the strawberries and ice cream!

What is your favorite shop/stand for food (Candy Factory, Sullivan's Mill, Apple Butter, Jerky, Honey, etc)? Least favorite?  It's been quite a while since I've bought any food at the shops, but I'm planning on buying some candy this year.  I can no longer eat chocolate, so I'm looking forward to trying some of the salt water taffy or nut brittles or something like that!

Would you be interested in being quoted in a "Fandom Entreaty" to be compiled and sent to SDC (this "Fandom Entreaty," when finished, would first be posted in full to SDCFans)?  I suppose, although I'm not sure if I said much worth quoting


I'd also like to add that I love the fact that all of the restaurant menus are online.  I'm on a restricted diet now and there's several foods that I can no longer eat, so I love being able to plan out my meals in advance!  I think we might try Aunt Polly's this year, it looks like they have a good variety of foods I can actually eat!  Fortunately I think I can still find enough I can eat at the breakfast buffet

I've been to SDC several times before, but my last visit was in 2009 and I know some changes have been made since then.  I just found out I'm pregnant, and I already checked the ride safety info at SDC's website and saw that the only rides safe for pregnancy are the train and the Flooded Mine.

Since I can't ride the water rides, are there other ways I can get wet and cool off in the middle of July?  I see that the Riverblast ride has water guns for by-standers, but didn't the water cannon area in the back corner of the park close down?  I've heard that Riverblast is best on a crowded day, but we were planning on going in the middle of the week to avoid the crowds -- think there will still be enough people at Riverblast on a July weekday with the kids out of school?  I even bought a new swimsuit for our trip before I discovered I was pregnant   (Yes, I'm one of those people who wears a swimsuit under her clothes -- Lost River is my favorite ride, too bad I'll miss it this year!)

On the plus side, maybe we'll spend more time at the shops than we usually do.... I can only sit around for so long while hubby rides Wildfire by himself

BTW, I'm not complaining, we were trying to get pregnant... I just didn't expect it to happen so soon!