Archive for the ‘Ozark Mountains’ Category

The beautiful Missouri Ozarks have yet to start showing their amazing fall colors, yet it’s never too early to start planning a Christmas celebration in the live entertainment capital of the world, Branson. In fact, the Ozark Mountain Christmas celebration remains one of the busiest and most popular events of the year in Branson.

The Ozark Mountain Christmas warms hearts and captures the holiday spirit with a simple and traditional tone that includes a lit adoration scene high atop Mount Branson, Silver Dollar City’s “Old Time Christmas” festival, and miles of glowing Christmas lights.

Silver Dollar City’s “Old Time Christmas” celebrates the season with more than one million lights as well as a variety of special Christmas shows and activities.

The “Branson Area Festival of Lights” and the Shepherd of the Hills “Trail of Lights” provide separate drive through lighting displays with millions of sparkling lights and displays.  In addition, the majority of Branson’s regular shows join in the Christmas spirit by devoting a significant portion of their performances to the celebration of Christmas.

You’ll also find special Christmas performances such as Andy Williams Christmas Show, The Gatlin Brothers and Debby Boone, Tony Orlando and the Lennon Sisters Christmas Celebration and more. As a result, it’s wise to book your seats early for holiday shows.

Of course, any time is a great time to start your Christmas shopping in Branson thanks to the area’s many unique boutiques and specialty shops.

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Whether it’s your first trip to Branson or an annual event, there is always a long laundry list of activities and events to ensure your family has a great Branson vacation.

From great fishing lakes to fun-filled theme parks and a never-ending list of live shows and entertainment, there’s never a lack of excitement and energy in Branson, Missouri. Following are just a few of the ways you can turn anyBranson getaway into a vacation full of special memories and highlights for any age.

• Feed the ducks and geese on Lake Taneycomo.
• Shop for souvenirs at Dick’s 5 & 10 in Historic Downtown Branson.
• Catch a lunker brown or rainbow trout on Lake Taneycomo.
• Stop by one of Branson’s many attractions such as the towering Titanic ship.
• Thrill to the ride down the seven-story high Kalani Tower water slide at White Water.
• Experience KidsFest or one of the other annual festivals at Silver Dollar City.
• Have a picnic along the shores of beautiful Table Rock Lake.
• Learn the history of Branson at Shepherd of the Hills Theatre.
• Laugh out loud at one of Branson’s many comedy shows.
• Hike or bike in the spectacular Ozark Mountains.

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Ready for a relaxing day on the water in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri! The entire family is sure enjoy a cruise aboard Branson’s beautiful Lake Queen Riverboat.

A modern day replica of the elegant riverboats that used to cruise the waters of the White River in Branson, the lake Queen now takes visitors across spectacular Lake Taneycomo for some fun-filled sightseeing.

The cruise offers a unique view of the Branson lakes area and its myriad wildlife ranging from American bald eagles, herons and foxes to coyote, mink and flying squirrels. And a well-versed tour guide is on hand to provide interesting facts and trivia regarding both historical and present day Branson, the waterfront and other points of interest.

As the Lake Queen cruises south toward historic Lake Taneycomo Bridge, guests will hear about several attractions and other sights. The journey ultimately winds back north to the 95-acre Branson Landing waterfront to witness the $7.5 million spectacular water attraction that merges water, fire and music.

View the immense diversity of Branson’s wildlife, from the American Bald Eagle, Night Heron and Brown Thrasher to foxes, coyote, mink and flying squirrels. Listen to tales of how Branson got its name and why Rockaway Beach is no longer referred to as the Ft. Lauderdale of the Midwest.

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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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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 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.

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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. 

Now’s the time to join the excitement in Branson. If you’re looking for a distinctive discount Branson vacation getaway, check out the hot winter fun in the Ozarks.

Mild winter weather and discounted seasonal offers make for an ideal opportunity to experience Branson’s wide variety of live shows, fun-filled attractions, shopping, museums and dining. There’s plenty of outdoor recreation, too, including championship golf, lakeside resorts, mountain hiking and fishing.

Branson winters are beautiful. Snowfall is infrequent, usually light and generally short-lived. Delightful average daytime temperatures rise well into the 50s, creating an ideal time to trout fish on spectacular Lake Taneycomo.

You can even enter Branson’s annual Masters Trout Championship. The fishing tournament at Lilleys’ Landing Resort and Marina is open to the public every year. Lake Taneycomo is a cold water lake that offers exceptional rainbow and brown trout fishing for this catch-and-release tournament.

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Getting a little cabin fever? Ready for a quick getaway that’s perfect for the entire family? Why not take a trip to Branson, MO.

Nearly seven million people visit Branson every year…finding plenty of live entertainment that’s ideal for any age. From Country, Rock n’ Roll, Magic and Comedy to Musical Theatre, Gospel, small intimate shows and major world-class productions, there’s sure to be a show that catches your interest in one of the more than 40 stages in Branson.

Located in the heart of the scenic Ozark Mountains, Branson has more theater seats than Broadway. You’ll even find a variety of well-known performers playing limited engagements in Branson.

Of course, there’s much more to do on a discount Branson vacation than just enjoy the amazing live entertainment. There are a wide variety of museums and other attractions.

Best of all, Branson offers you a unique family vacation at amazingly low prices with a vast array of affordable accommodations such as Westgate Branson Woods Resort. www.WestgateReservations.com

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