We spent one day/ night in Branson. Airport is good, very hospitable. The car rental was easy, three whole dollars spent on car gas! I found that there was an illusion created by the local terrain and I had to do a go around as I was way too high on final. Nothing serious but be aware.
Branson had the best ribs I have had in the USA. It is also the tackiest place I have visited. There are some real jaw dropping statues etc on the main drag
The next evening we spent in Santa Fe, NM, which has to one of the most expensive towns I have ever visited. Absolutely beautiful.
Two different nights, two extremes.