Branson, Mo.- Myer Hotels, Branson’s Award-Winning Hotels Company, is pleased to announce that the Best Western Center Pointe Inn has completely reopened after  the Feb. 29^th tornado damage. 

The Best Western Center Pointe Inn located on Highway 76 next to the Titanic Museum received moderate damage to one building and light damage to two other buildings.   The hotel was one of the first hotels to reopen that received damage during the storm with half of the hotel opening the first part of June.   The second phase of the hotel which included a comprehensive remodel of the interior corridor rooms commonly called Building C recently reopened. 

“We are excited about the enhancements of the hotel,” said Chris Myer, vice president of marketing for Myer Hotels.  “We believe our new rooms are some of the most outstanding rooms in Branson. Plus we were able to upgrade most of public amenity areas of the hotel as well.  It’s like a new hotel. The guests are going to love it.” 

 “Local contractor, G. Oney and Associates, has done an excellent job helping us open as soon as possible.  We are also thankful for the Fireman Fund Insurance Company for their responsive and cooperative approach.,” said Gail Myer, vice president of Operations. “We were able to keep our staff employed and they helped in the clean up and rebuilding process.  We appreciate their hard work.” 

The Best Western Center Pointe Inn has long been a favorite of Branson visitors due to its outstanding location right in the heart of Branson’s entertainment and excellent service.   The hotel features a 164 rooms, indoor pool, outdoor pool, two hot tubs, and many other amenities.  It is a Director’s Award-Winner from Best Western.  You can visit Myer Hotels at www.myerhotels.com. 

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    

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!

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!