Branson Shows and the Twelve Irish Tenors
Branson is noted for its award winning shows and The Twelve Irish Tenors is a definite winner! These twelve, talented, young men perform in the Branson Variety Theater located on Highway 76. Diverging from the country music flare of many Branson shows, The Twelve Irish Tenors are a unique group featuring a genre of music spanning traditional Irish folk, Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, and a tour of famous operas. With abundant energy, humor, and rich tenor voices, these boys keep the audience greatly entertained! Concluding the show with Queen's "Barcelona," this fifty-plus woman thought the musical number would be WAAAAAYYY over-the-top for the sixty to seventies crowd in the audience. But this talented group had the audience on their feet when the last note of Barcelona was sung!
Navigating show times and lodging while attempting to enjoy all the fun things to do in Branson, can be daunting. Our in-house ticket service, offered free of charge and operated by Branson locals who know the city and its attractions well, provides guests the tools to plan a stress-free vacation. Call us today at 877-386-7829. Our staff is eager to assist you with a fun-filled vacation
Yakov's Dinner Adventure
Featuring kid-friendly Branson Hotels with Indoor Pools, hot tubs, and a free hot breakfast, let one of our qualified staff members assist you with your Branson Package Deals today! Be sure to include Yakov's Dinner Adventure in your next visit to Branson. Call us today at 877-FUN-STAY.
Father's Day in Branson Missouri!
Plan on challenging Dad to a race around one of the 5 conveniently located Branson Tracks. You can buy your go pass at the hotel and save money at any of the Family Friendly go-kart tracks. Branson also showcases four outstanding golf courses and our award winning hotel, theComfort Inn at Thousand Hills located on Wildwood Drive, is adjacent to the beautiful Thousand Hills Golf Course. After a fantastic weekend like this, you can count on Dad taking you swimming in the indoor pool and relaxing in the hot tub back at the hotel. Each hotel offers iBranson Ticket Services to help you plan an incredible time for your family over Father's Day weekend -- call us today at 877-FUN-STAY (877-386-7829).
Charlie Daniels Performs at the Mansion Theatre!
The Charlie Daniels Band will perform in the recently remodeled and refurbished 2150 seat theater. Renovations include new carpet, new acoustics and sound system, along with enhanced lighting technology.
Charlie is a born patriot and a supporter of our brave men and women serving in the military. Branson, Missouri is also proud to honor and support our military and we do so in many ways. Our entertainers take time in their shows to recognize the men and women who have served and are currently serving in the armed forces and pay tribute to these men and women with their performances. Branson is proud to host the Charlie Daniels Band and we encourage you to call to reserve your tickets and allow our staff to assist with your hotel needs. Call us today at 877-ENTERTAIN (877-386-7829).
Culture and History abound in Branson's Museums!
Featuring the final Branson museums, I want to highlight a few in Branson -- Venturing a few miles south of Branson to Point Lookout, the College of the Ozarks is home to several historic sites and this beautiful campus is a must see Branson attraction. The Ralph Foster Museum is dedicated to the history of the Ozarks and the Edwards Mill is a working mill powered by a 12-foot water wheel. Creating memories with your children would not be complete without teaching them about the men and women who have served our great country in all branches of military service. The Veterans Memorial Museum honors those who have provided the freedoms we enjoy today. Welcoming you at the front door is a full-size World War II P-51 Mustang fighter plane and inside over 2,000 military artifacts. Your hearts will be touched as you exit the museum after viewing the 15-ton bronze sculpture consisting of 50 life-size solders storming a beach. Names of the men and women who lost their lives serving our country line the walls throughout the museum. Our award winning Branson hotels are centrally located and will allow you easy access to all the fun things to do in Branson! Let our dedicated staff help you with all your vacation needs -- call us today at 877-FUN-STAY!
Museum Attractions in Branson Missouri
Our great service hotels strive to provide you with more than the best suites in Branson, Missouri -- we make your visit to Branson a favorable experience by offering in-house Branson attraction information and package deals. Our Comfort Inn West and Best Western Music Capital Inn will provide the launching pad for continuing your trek of Branson's 10 extraordinary museums!
The Harold Bell Wright Museum shares a location with the World's Largest Toy Museum, so after enjoying the nostalgia and fun of the toy museum, don't forget to visit the museum of the 20th century best selling American writer Harold Bell Wright. Local history will come alive as you view the antiques, gun collection, personal items, and manuscripts of Mr. Wright's books. And what child will not enjoy walking through the land of dinosaurs at the Dinosaur Walk Museum! Life-size sculptures will captivate the imaginations of children young and old! Located just 9 miles north of Branson, is the Bonniebrook -- The Home of Rose O'Neill mansion. This mansion was the favorite retreat of Rose O'Neill, world renowned artist, novelist, poet, and creator of the Kewpie Doll. Walk through the flower gardens and waterfalls on scenic trails surrounding this restored National Historic Site. As you can see, Branson has more to offer than just our award willing shows! Call 877-FUN-STAY and let our qualified staff get you started on creating great family memories with our Branson package deals!
Visit Branson's Museums!
You will want to include visiting the World's Largest Toy Museum on your trip. This museum is filled with toys dating as far back as the 1880's. What a fun way for parents and grandparents to show their kids some of the toys that entertained them as children -- toys without batteries! I'll share more on Branson museums to visit later, but don't forget how easy it is to secure Branson lodging specials and Branson package deals through our hotels. Comfort Inn West, Best Western Music Capital Inn, and Best Western Center Pointe Inn are all located at the center of the many attractions in Branson, Missouri. So give us a call today at 877-FUN-STAY (877-386-7829) and let us help you plan your next Branson vacation!
Branson Dining Surprises
Girls Weekend in Branson!
Choosing a Hotel
Great Hotels for Kids
Let's face it, these economic times call for creative measures when planning family vacations and securing great family memories, and we want to help ease the strain of that pocket book! Each of our hotels features outstanding amenities making them great hotels for vacationing with your kids. Planning inexpensive family fun is not difficult in Branson. The Branson Titanic Museum, located west of Branson on Highway 76, is free to children 4 years old and younger. Shaped like the original ship, the museum offers a historic glimpse of the event of 1912. The Hollywood Wax Museum, a few blocks from the Titanic, is also free to children 4 and under. Recently renovated, the museum is devoted entirely to celebrity figures. Children of all ages will enjoy rubbing shoulders and sharing the spotlight with their favorite movie star! Branson offers lots of great values for families. Our Best Western Center Pointe Inn is the perfect location for treating your family to COUNTLESS fun things to do in Branson. Along with the museums, you won't want to miss visiting the nearby Branson Track and Tanger Outlet mall. Make sure you contact one of the iBranson offices located at each of our hotels for great Branson discount tickets. Call us today at 877-FUN-STAY for premier ticket information and Branson lodging specials!
Hiking in the Ozarks
Whether you are an expert or novice hiker, the Ozarks offer unsurpassed hiking experiences for all levels. Dewey Shore to Marina is a 2.2 mile trail running from the Dewey Shore Visitor Center along Table Rock Lake to the State Park Marina. Park your vehicle at either site for a round trip hike of nearly 5 miles. This paved trail is relatively flat, passes by the Showboat Branson Belle, and provides a panoramic view of beautiful Table Rock Lake throughout the trail. This trail accommodates walkers, runners, and bicyclists. The Ruth & Paul Henning Conservation Area, located west of Branson on Highway 76 is 1,534 acres of steep hills, oak/hickory forest, and scenic glades. Included on this trail is a half-mile section along Roark Creek, an undistrubed Ozark headwaters stream. The area was donated or purchased from Ruth and Paul Henning and it was their desire to presevere this stunning site for everyone to enjoy. The Comfort Inn West is one of the closest hotels to Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area.
A bit more challenging hiking can be found a short 10 miles north of Branson at Busiek State Forest. The trails are wide and well worn, but be sure to wear your boots as they can be rocky and rough in some places. Parts of the trail are steep, so this might be a hike geared more for your teens than small children. The attached picture will give you an idea o the beauty of the Busiek State Forest. The park has nice creeks, hills with glades, and spectacular views of the Ozarks. Join us in the Ozarks before the heat hits and enjoy some spring hiking!
Springtime in Branson!
Spring is a beautiful time in the Ozarks – the dogwood trees and tulips are blooming and the color of spring draws us outside. Branson has a reputation for its award winning shows – but did you know there are countless places to explore and things to see “outside” the theatres? The Branson area boasts more than 200 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback-riding trails. The next several blogs will feature some of the magnificent Ozark trails. Dogwood Canyon Nature Park offers a variety of unsurpassed outdoor activities for the entire family. Located less than 30 miles south of Branson, activities include walking and biking trails, wildlife tram tour, self-guided trout fishing, horseback riding, and more. The Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area is a 130-acre park accessible from Highway 76 “Strip” on Fall Creek Road. The park offers rugged hiking trails as well as a less physically challenging hike on a flatter course. For you aerobic enthusiasts, the original trail has 315 stone steps that were placed by hand decades ago. Regardless of which trail you choose – your hike will be graced with scenic views and fresh Ozark mountain air! The Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area is located just two blocks south of the Dixie Stampede. So enjoy your hike – and then feast on great food and a spectacular show that night!
iBRANSON TICKET SERVICES – A GREAT WAY TO PLAN YOUR VACATION
SILVER DOLLAR CITY HOSTS YOUNG CHRISTIANS WEEKEND!
The event begins Friday, April 1 at 8:30 pm in the 4,000 seat Echo Hollow Amphitheatre with a concert by Dove nominee FIRELIGHT. Saturday morning start your day at Molly’s Mills Restaurant located in the park and enjoy fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, breakfast casserole, farmland bacon and more! Saturday and Sunday you won’t want to miss the workshops, amazing speakers, and mini-concerts taking place throughout the park. Sanctus Real will be performing on Saturday and Tenth Avenue North will be performing on Sunday. To view a complete schedule, please visit the Silver Dollar City website: www.bransonsilverdollarcity.com.
After long days playing at the park – be our guest in one of our conveniently located Myer Hotels. Let us spoil you with our indoor pool, hot tubs, and clean, comfortable rooms. And if you want to catch a few extra zzzz’s before taking in another day – enjoy our complimentary hot breakfast!
Hollister Grape & Fall Festival This Weekend.
Enjoy live music all day under the main tent and on the street from a variety of local entertainers. The famous Grape Stomp Competition begins at 2:00pm and is a highlight of the day! Local funny-man Jim Barber will emcee the event, and Mayor of Hollister, David Tate and the City Aldermen will be the esteemed judges. Teams of four compete for the much-revered Ugly Monkey Trophy (and bragging rights)!
With a variety of food vendors—offering everything from corn dogs, funnel cakes, Italian Ice, gourmet brats, catfish & hushpuppies, taco bar, kettle korn, etc—no one will walk away hungry! Don’t forget the
Bring the whole family! Kids can enjoy large inflatables (like a bounce house, etc), face painting, “wiggle cars”, clowns, duck pond, fingerprinting by the Hollister PD, World’s Largest Connect-4 Game and more!
Entertainment is extended well into the night and we hope everyone will stick around and enjoy a great night on
Family-Friendly Zipline Adventure in Branson
By Cherita Graber
The smell of the green cedar and fresh, mountain air fill your senses as you glide over 100 foot tree tops…feel the swish of wind caressing your face as you coast downward and upward. . .experience close encounters with jagged cliffs of unique sandstone hues… and observe lush valleys with views comparable to the beauty of a rain forest in Costa Rica. While fastened securely in the zipline harness of the solid steel, double-line cable system, you’ll be able to experience Branson’s newest adventure in the popular tourist destination of Branson, Missouri. This new attraction will satisfy the need for an adrenaline rush to titillate your senses as you soar down one zipline after another at 40-50 miles per hour.
Adventure Ziplines, located in the heart of Branson, provides nine ziplines that range from 200 feet to one-fourth mile as you navigate between the towers and three rope bridges. Two sets of racing ziplines run parallel to one another for a bit of good-hearted rivalry to make the experience even more exhilarating.
The value you get for your money marks the outstanding element of this particular zipline. The panoramic outlooks from this location are outstanding. Equally spectacular at night, you’ll be able to experience an amazing light show from thousands of lights radiating throughout Branson.
Accommodating all family members ages 3 and up sets this unique zipline apart from others. For the younger adventurers, a guide will ride along with the youngsters 3 years and older but under the 70 pound minimum weight limit. Don’t miss this “must-do” fun-filled family
adven
ture when visiting Branson, Missouri. Three tours are available:
Standard tour-5 ziplines and 3 rope bridges-$39.99
Racing tour-$24.99
Grand tour-$54.99
Branson has seen several ziplines added to the area. There are now 4 different ziplines in the Branson area. Let us help plan your next adventure.
For more information contact:
iBranson Ticket Services
1-877-Entertain.
Winter’s Bone, Filmed in Taney and Christian counties in MO, Opens to the Public this Friday June 25th
Winter’s Bone, a movie filmed throughout Taney and Christian Counties, opens Friday, June 25th, 2010. The Branson Meadows Cinemas proudly announces the exclusive opening of the film and at the 7:30 PM showing will have local cast members there to meet and greet the audience viewers.
Confirmed is Shelley Waggener, who plays “Sonya” William White who plays “Blond” Valerie Richards who plays “Connie” Isaiah Stone who plays “Sonny” and Ashlee Thompson who plays “Ashlee”.
Tickets for the premiere and meet and greet are available now at the box office. For more information see our website, www.bransonmeadowscinema11.com. Beginning Friday, Branson Meadows Cinemas will play Winter’s Bone with a full schedule.
Winter’s Bone follows 17-year-old Ree Dolly as she sets out to track down her father who put their house up for his bail bond, then disappeared. If her quest fails, her family will be turned out into the Ozark woods. Challenging her outlaw kin’s code of silence and risking her life, Ree hacks through the lies, evasions and threats offered by her relatives and pieces together the truth.
Not only will guests enjoy local scenes and talent, but the film has generated incredible buzz and accolades on its merits. The film won the Grand Jury Prize as the best film at Sundance, along with the Waldo Scott Screenwriting Award. Rottentomatoes.com, a website which compiles critic reviews across the nation, lists the film as earning 100% positive acclaim. Many reviews call for Oscar nods or refer to Winter’s Bone as the best film of 2010 so far.
Tickets for Winter’s Bone go on sale Thursday, June 24th and are expected to sell rapidly. Guests should visit The Branson Meadows Cinemas, in The Shoppes at Branson Meadows, 4740 N. Gretna Road, Branson, MO 65616 or www.bransonmeadowscinema11.com quickly to avoid being shut out of this event celebrating the Branson area’s amazing talent!
The Perfect Vacation Spot
If you are considering a vacation destination there are several things that you probably think about.
- Transportation. Do we fly or drive? How long will it take?
- Activities in the destination.
- How many days you'll have when you get there.
- Lodging
- Overall cost of the destination.
- Where does the family want to go?
- What kind of experiences are we looking for?
Lets just talk about the activities in Branson for right now. The activities and things you do on vacation are what typically creates "the experiences" you'll remember. I really think Branson offers more activities for a vacation then just about any other destination in the country. Lets take a look at some of the things you can do in Branson.
- Shows. Shows. Shows. Branson has more live entertainment then anywhere in the US. Most people think that Branson is just country music. Although Branson has a rich country music scene, most people don't understand that Branson has a wide variety of entertainment options to choose from. Branson's entertainment is know for its family friendliness meaning the whole family can experience it. Branson shows will typically run in the $20-40 range. Have you seen what a show in Vegas cost? Ouch.
- Theme Parks. Branson is the home of Silver Dollar City and White Water. Silver Dollar City is celebrating 50 years in the theme park business. Their CEO was just on UnderCover Boss. It was great a great show. I've been to Disney, Universal, Sea World, etc. and I can tell you that Silver Dollar City has a unique quality about it. It started as a cave tour. The cave is still there and can be toured daily. However, buildings started to be built above the cave and the rest is history. The theme park offers a wide variety of rides, shows, shops and craftsmen all set in the rich history of the 1880s. I've never had better food at a theme park. Silver Dollar City offers numerous festivals throughout the year. White Water is the water park in Branson that offers tons of great ways to cool off in the summer.
- Outdoor Activites. So you are a nature lover and want to spend time in the outdoors? Branson is located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. Over the last several years Branson has developed numerous hiking trails to experience. We just hiked the other day at the Paul and Ruth Henning Conservation area. It was an excellent hike for the family. We've got lakes. It's funny cause a lot of people who come to Branson don't realize what is just over the hill. Tablerock Lake has over 800 miles of shoreline and offers tons of lake fun. You can jetski, ski, boat, sail, parasail, fish, swim, snorkel, scuba, cliff jump all on Table Rock Lake. We even have a beach very close to Branson called "Moonshine Beach". It has sand and everything. I almost forgot to mention golf. Branson has lots of great golf courses. If you like to golf, then the Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills is a great hotel to pick. They overlook the 14th hole of the Thousand Hills Golf Course. I can see that I'll need to expand on Branson's outdoor activities more in the future but just realize we have a lot of outdoor stuff to do.
- Shopping. If you like to shop, you'll find lots of shopping opportunities in Branson. We offer everything from outlet malls to quaint shopping villages. If you haven't been to Branson in awhile we have a new development in downtown Branson called Branson Landing. It is a lifestyle center with dining and shops along the banks of Taneycomo Lake. There is even a huge fountain display and boardwalk along the lake.
- Attractions. Branson has tons of attractions to add to your vacation pleasure. Attractions in Branson include IMAX, Ripley's Believe It or Not, The Titanic Museum, The Hollywood Wax Museum, The Veterans Museum, The Dinasour Museum, The Haunted House, and The World's Largest Toy Museum. Like go-karts or mini golf? We have lots of family amusement centers in town as well. Purchase your Track Go Card at the hotel and you can save some money!
Have a great day and we look forward to seeing you in Branson soon!





