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America’s romance with the vintage passenger train lives on through excursions on the Branson Scenic Railway.

The railway offers an exceptional collection of unique passenger cars that travel through the beautiful foothills of the Ozark Mountains. The one hour 45 minute trip winds through tunnels, over trestles, and through either the southwest Missouri or northwest Arkansas wilderness. Along the route you’re likely to see wildlife as well as the ghost towns of abandoned mountain communities now named only on railroad maps.

The Saturday 5 pm Dinner Train offers a delicious entree choice of Prime Rib, 1/2 Rotisserie Chicken, or Baked Fish. The meal also includes mashed potatoes & vegetable medley, caesar salad, crudites, black and white cake and water, ice tea, hot tea or coffee. (Items subject to change.)

 The rapidly approaching fall color season offers a special opportunity to ride the train and enjoy the spectacular hues of the trees throughout the Ozarks. And from November 6 to December 4, the Branson Scenic Railway Presents “The Polar Express.”

Read along with the story as the train makes its magical round trip journey to the North Pole. Meet Santa and enjoy caroling, hot cocoa, a treat and a special gift for each child. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas!

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Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson is celebrating the last blast of summer with Moonlight Madness from July 24 through August 8.

Guests are invited to come and play into the night during Moonlight Madness, which offers expanded nighttime hours to ride, scream, soar and dance under the stars. The evening ticket costs just $25 for admission after 5 pm and all rides and attractions will stay open until 10 pm.

The summer fun includes Silver Dollar City’s new Street Dance that kicks off at 9 pm each evening throughout Moonlight Madness. Select shops and restaurants will also stay open late with specials

Of course, for those who want a full day of fun and adventure, the regular admission price allows guests to stay come early and stay late to enjoy more than 12 hours of Silver Dollar City thrills.

Throughout the day, Silver Dollar City is featuring its annual KidsFest activities, including an all-new Stunt Dog Experience with performing dogs and the mystifying magic and illusions of Peter Gossamer, now in its final season at the park. And don’t forget the rides and attractions like the 15-story drop on Wildfire or the epic water battles on the all-new RiverBlast.

For more information on Silver Dollar City or accommodations in Branson, please visit www.Ticket2Branson.com or www.WestgateReservations.com.

Looking for a good show? Try Branson, Missouri, the self-proclaimed live entertainment capital of the world. And with more theatre seats than New York’s Broadway district, who’s to argue?

Today, nearly seven million annual visitors to Branson can find a virtually never-ending list of live performances from Country, Rock n’ Roll, Magic, Comedy, Musical Theatre and Gospel. Whether you prefer a small intimate show or a major world-class production, chances are you’ll find it gracing one of the more than 40 stages in Branson.

You don’t have to go to New York or Las Vegas to find big name entertainment. There’s plenty to choose from right in Branson, including Cathy Rigby as Peter Pan, the Oak Ridge Boys singing their classic country tunes, the Osmond Brothers and former Righteous Brother and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bill Medley, to name just a few.

Of course, there are also dozens of Branson style shows featuring home grown artists or those who have simply made the beautiful Missouri Ozark Mountains their home. You’ll find shows featuring amazing singing, high energy dancing, laugh out loud comedy and mystifying magic. It’s all part of the fun and adventure of Branson. Better yet, it’s all great family entertainment. Every show is suitable for the entire family, young and old.

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The heart of the Ozarks is filled with summer excitement, from theme park adventures and live shows to relaxing lakes and outdoor recreation.

Silver Dollar City remains one of the most popular destinations near Branson, MO. The fun-filled theme park is celebrating its 50^th anniversary in 2010 with an all new attraction, RiverBlast - America’s Biggest Water Battle.

The new $7 million ride is perfect for every age. And you don’t even have to board the ride to enjoy the fun. Those who do hop aboard must prepare for a wet and wild onslaught from the water-armed adversaries that surround each river raft. With 8 eight passenger river rafts, 80 water blasting guns, 150 targets and over 560 feet of river channel to explore, RiverBlast in nothing short of waterlogged chaos, as water flies in all directions.

There’s also plenty of other high energy action at Silver Dollar City including the swooping GIANT Swing, the multi-looping WildFire roller coaster, the corkscrew turns of thunderation, and PowderKeg, an explosive coaster that launches riders from zero to breathless in 2.8 seconds.

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Branson, Missouri, nestled amidst the lakeside beauty of the Ozark Mountains, remains one of America’s most affordable, wholesome family entertainment centers. Located in the heart of our nation, the Branson area emphasizes fun, family and adventure.

From a dazzling array of live shows and theaters to theme parks and attractions to lakes and outdoor recreation, Branson welcomes visitors with a warm and inviting atmosphere and a spirit of patriotism, faith and generosity.

And 2010 marks a historic year in Branson as the area celebrates 50 years of entertainment. The popular Silver Dollar City theme park celebrates its 50^th anniversary with the opening of a new $7 million ride, Tom and Huck’s RiverBlast. Meanwhile, the Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama also celebrates its 50 year of telling the history of Branson.

Branson offers up more than 22,000 affordable and comfortable hotel and resort rooms, including the luxurious Westgate Branson Woods Resort. For details and reservations, visit www.WestgateReservations.com. If you would like additional information on discount Branson tickets and discount Branson family vacation packages, please go to www.Ticket2Branson.com.

From music to magic, Branson, MO is the live entertainment capital of the world. One of the most popular magic acts in Branson remains the Kirby VanBurch show.

Dubbed the Prince of Magic following a command performance for the Princess of Thailand, VanBurch offers up a wide variety of magical thrills ranging from illusions and disappearing acts to exotic animals, mind-reading and more.

His numerous accolades include the prestigious International Magician of the Year in 1999 and the Branson Critic award as “Best Magic Show.”

From making a helicopter appear in just five seconds flat to having assistants cut in half, Kirby continually adds new illusions every year. But the entire family will also love his menagerie of exotic animals such as Royal White tigers, leopards, lions, ducks, and more. You can even take a Magical Mystery Tour backstage with Kirby’s Big Cats after the show.

For more on the Kirby VanBurch show and other Branson magic acts, go to www.Ticket2Branson.com or visit www.WestgateReservations.com for discount Branson vacation packages.

The Branson/Lakes Area offers vacationers an all-encompassing opportunity to experience the finest in family entertainment. From neon to nature, there’s something for everyone. You can hike or bike around sparkling Table Rock Lake, fish a secluded cove in search of trophy bass, tee off at a championship golf course, scream with delight on an exhilarating roller coaster, splash around at the area’s largest water park, or simply sing along with one of the many stars who make live entertainment a fixture in Branson.

Wherever you go in Branson, you can expect good, clean fun.  Branson’s unique commitment to family values ensures that every member of the family can enjoy virtually every activity in town. Branson offers a special opportunity for kids, parents and grandparents to all vacation together.

For information on Branson discount vacation packages and Branson hotel and resort lodging such as Westgate Branson Woods Resort, please visit www.Ticket2Branson.com today.

Few destinations offer the extensive diversity of attractions that can be found in Branson, MO. A destination for the entire family, you’ll find live shows, golf, music, shopping, dining, outdoor recreation and a down home atmosphere that makes everybody feel comfortable.

Of course, in Branson, you’ll also find plenty of exciting theme park adventure at the world class Silver Dollar City. With 30 amazing rides and attractions, more than 60 unique craft shops, 40 shows daily and 100 craftsmen demonstrating pioneer crafts and skills, Silver Dollar City offers up the best of everything.

Tucked into the hillsides of the scenic Ozark Mountains, Silver Dollar City’s rides and attractions offer highlights for every age. Young and old will enjoy the Frisco Silver Dollar Line Steam Train while the more adventurous will appreciate the explosive PowderKeg®, a high energy roller coaster that launches riders from 0 to 53 MPH in just 2.8 seconds. Or everyone can enjoy simply strolling and exploring the grounds of The Grand Exposition.

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The timeless beauty of the old time passenger railroad is still alive and well in Branson, MO.

See for yourself by taking a 40-mile roundtrip excursion thru the spectacular Ozark Mountain foothills and tunnels aboard one of the Branson Scenic Railway’s unique and refurbished passenger cars. Along the way, you’ll learn the history of this historic area as you cross bridges and trestles while experiencing the luxury of rail travel from yesteryear.

The approximately one hour and 45 minute trip takes you through the Ozark wilderness with its abundant wildlife and past the remnants of long-ago communities now named only on railroad maps.

You’ll depart from the historic 1905 depot in downtown Branson, just one block from Lake Taneycomo and travel along a working commercial railroad line. As a result, the train’s direction of travel is determined by the Missouri and Northern Arkansas Railroad just prior to departure. The northern route ventures as far as Galena, Missouri, up to the James River Valley; and the southern route takes passengers through Arkansas to the Barren Fork Trestle.

All along the way, you’ll enjoy lively banter and narration that points out the passing landmarks such as Crest Tunnel, Cricket Tunnel, Walnut Creek Trestle, Barren Fork Trestle, and Tharp’s Grade as well as the ghost towns of Gretna, Melva and Ruth. The now vacant towns are described as they would have been during their heydays in the early 20th century.

The Branson Scenic Railway offers broad windows and three dome cars providing exceptional panoramic views of your surroundings. However, one of the true joys of the tip is in simply visiting each of the train’s passenger cars during the excursion. Seating is unassigned and passengers are invited to tour the entire train.

The passenger cars have been elegantly restored to offer the same first-class experience and ambiance to today’s passengers as they offered passengers 50 years ago.

The railway runs from May through December and on Saturdays at 5:00 PM, a dinner train offers up a delicious four-course candlelight meal.

For more information visit www.BransonTrain.com or go to www.Ticket2Branson for details on discount Branson vacation packages and resort accommodations at Westgate Branson Woods.

While the town of Branson is tucked away in the heart of Missouri’s scenic Ozark Mountains, there is a special buzz of activity year round. With dozens of live shows, fun filled theme parks like Silver Dollar City and White Water, plus shopping and dining, it’s a destination that offers a seemingly never ending list of activities for the entire family.

One of the best ways to familiarize yourself with everything Branson has to offer is by riding a duck - an amazing amphibious vehicle that provides a tour of Branson via land and water. This 80-minute tour is part entertainment, part informational and completely fun.

On land, you’ll see everything from the area’s popular Country Music Boulevard, Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery and beautiful Table Rock Lake to Powerhouse and a spectacular scenic view from the top of Baird Mountain. You’ll learn a little and laugh a lot along the way. Then you’ll take that same vehicle and splash right into Table Rock Lake for a relaxing cruise.