Go International in Missouri at the “See the World in Branson” Festival!
March 17, 2011 by admin
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There’s no need to travel abroad for exposure to the cultures of other countries – you can experience many of these cultures at the “See the World in Branson” annual spring international festival, taking place during the entire month of April. The event highlights culture from countries within continents such as Asia, Europe and South America, so visitors are guaranteed to find a few surprises and interesting traditions during their stay. Many of Branson’s area lodging, show theaters and restaurants will be participating in this festival celebrating world culture. Shows such as Yakov Smirnoff, Twelve Irish Tenors, and the Acrobats of China will give you a dose of their own origins and traditions, and other shows will be celebrating cultures that they have an interest in. You’re more than welcome to take part in this educational festival, and you can reserve Branson lodging before you go.
If any of these cultured shows strike your fancy, you’re welcome to attend a performance at places like the Yakov Smirnoff Show, which combines the talents, slapstick humor and charm of Yakov into one fantastic show. Yakov has been in Branson for many years, and he loves the audiences who come back to see him year after year. He has an extraordinary list of accomplishments, such as writing his own book, a movie appearance and many television show appearances.
You won’t want to miss the Acrobats of China, which also stars as one of Branson’s top shows in terms of both culture and performance. The show has an array of colorful productions and costumes by some of the most agile and balanced acrobats to ever take the stage. The 40 world class performers provide audiences with a glowing array of highlights such as contortion acts, aerial ballet and even jar juggling!
Branson Titanic Hosts 5th Annual Irish Celebration!
March 9, 2011 by admin
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St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to celebrate this fun holiday than with some of Branson’s Titanic museum, which will bring to life the Irish culture during March. The event lasts the entire month, so you can plan your family vacation around your kids’ spring break! Inside the museum, you’ll be able to take a closer look at some of the stories of the Irish laborers who worked on the Titanic in Belfast. The Titanic museum will concentrate on the Irish men and women from Emerald Isle with exhibits promoting the Irish culture, music and legends. You can make your reservations at one of Branson’s fine hotels beforehand to make sure your vacation plans are in order.
Branson is filled with other great attractions in the area as well, and if you’re still interested in area history, you can head over to the World’s Largest Toy Museum, which has toys dating clear back to the early 19th century. Inside, you’ll discover relics from your childhood, with all kinds of planes, bicycles and miniature wind-ups. Tell your kids about the “good ‘ol days,” and read about other toys you may not have known existed. A gift shop is on-site, so you can pick up presents for family members.
In addition to your other museum visits, you can check out the Harold Bell Wright Museum as well, which promotes many of this great author’s works in manuscript form. View everything from his best-selling books including “Shepherd of the Hills” to his very own gun collection. Wright was the first writer to become a millionaire from his writing, and some of his books even made it into Hollywood, creating great movies starring actors such as John Wayne.
Enjoy an Exciting Adventure in Branson with the Ozark Mountain Splashdown!
February 23, 2011 by admin
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If you are planning a vacation in Branson this spring, you will find a lot of exciting activities that you will enjoy during your stay. You are sure to have a great time in Branson when taking the Ozark Mountain Splashdown themed adventure tour. This adventure, hosted by Ride the Ducks, begins March 5 and runs through May 22. On the tour, you will get great views of the Ozarks scenery while your guide tells you hilarious stories about the amusing characters that once roamed the Ozarks hills. You will then head toward the lake, where your vehicle transforms into a boat for an exciting cruise adventure! This themed tour is only available in the spring, and you won’t want to miss the Ozark Mountain Splashdown while you are vacationing in the area!
See Branson’s Hottest Stars Together in One Big Show!
February 16, 2011 by admin
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Plan Ahead for Branson’s 5th Annual Irish Celebration
February 9, 2011 by admin
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There are a variety of exciting events throughout the year in Branson, and in March, you can celebrate Irish culture and heritage at Titanic – The Legend Continues. The 5th Annual Irish Celebration lasts throughout the entire month of March at the Titanic attraction, and you can enjoy Irish music and folklore to celebrate the many skilled Irish laborers that both built the Titanic in Belfast and worked on the ship’s crew. Since there were more Irish citizens aboard the Titanic than any other national origin, you are sure to learn something new and have fun celebrating the Irish at the Titanic during this exciting event.
During you vacation in Branson, you will want to see one of the shows that Branson is known for. You will have a fabulous time at the Shoji Tabuchi Show, where you will see world-renowned violinist Shoji Tabuchi and his family put on an incredible show. Shoji, his wife Dorothy and his daughter Christina perform a variety of songs from classical to modern rock hits. You will also see entertaining routines by rope twirling cowboys and dancers at the show. Come see why the Tabuchi family is considered the “First Family of Branson” by booking this amazing show!
While you are in Branson, you can fulfill your lifetime dream of piloting a helicopter by taking the “I Pilot” Helicopter Adventure. This incredible experience will allow you to sit at the controls of a helicopter while going over notable Branson landmarks and attractions like Table Rock Dam, Silver Dollar City and White Water. Your experienced co-pilot will help you learn to safely fly the helicopter so you can enjoy an exciting adventure in the sky above Branson!
Wine Lovers Gather in Branson for the Celebration of Tastes
January 19, 2011 by admin
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If you’ve been looking for a special way to spice up your winter, you won’t want to miss Branson’s Celebration of Tastes. This event will be taking place February 4th and 5th at Big Cedar Lodge and features the delectable wines of the Estancia Winery. Wine and food lovers won’t want to miss their chance to sample the many wines presented and get a taste of the hors d’oeuvers that have been prepared to bring out the subtle flavors of each wine. The best part is, all the proceeds from this event go to charity, so you’re getting a taste of fine wines and helping out the less fortunate.
If you enjoy new experiences like trying out wines you’ve never tasted before, you’re going to love flying a helicopter for the first time. The “I Pilot” Helicopter Adventure will give you the unique and thrilling chance to try your hand at piloting a helicopter. In addition to the excitement of being a pilot, you will also get to see incredible views of Branson. Stunning panoramic views of Table Rock Lake, the Ozark Mountains, and Silver Dollar City theme park make this great for those who love non-traditional sightseeing methods!
Finish off your Branson experience by exploring the unknown with a trip into the Cosmic Cavern. Unbelievable rock formations and two bottomless lakes make this one of the most popular places to visit in Branson. In one of the lakes, you will get to see trout that have lost their color and gone blind because they have never been exposed to natural sunlight. The cavern is perfect for a winter visit because the cave stays a comfortable 64 degrees year-round.
Sweetheart Month Brings Romance to Branson in February
January 13, 2011 by admin
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February 14th is a day filled with romance and tokens of appreciation, and for Branson’s Titanic Museum Attraction, the whole month of February will be a celebration of love as they begin Sweetheart Month. From February 1st to February 28th, you will be welcome to visit Titanic to renew your vows, propose, or get married on the Grand Staircase in front of friends and family. Titanic’s Captain Smith will officiate wedding ceremonies, and the Grand Staircase will lend its elegance and grandeur to the event to add a special touch. Advance reservations are required, so go ahead and start planning on how to make that special someone very happy in the month of February!
While you’re in Branson during February, take advantage of the opportunity to see the hilarious Jim Stafford Show. While most shows are closed in February, Jim Stafford is open due to popular demand, and he will give you a show to remember. With his musical comedy and 3-D virtual thrill ride, Jim Stafford presents a show that is original as it is entertaining. It’s perfect for some clean, family friendly fun.
Another show that continues regularly in February is the Comedy Hypnosis Dinner Show. This show, featuring the talented hypnotist Jecobie Roberts, offers guests a laugh and a look into the mysterious ways that people’s minds work. Jecobie is a master of hypnotism, and you may get the chance to experience it for yourself as she often takes volunteers from the audience. Her popularity continues to grow each year as more and more visitors to Branson discover her unique talents.
Museum Extends Invitation for Branson Vietnam Peace Accord Ceremony
January 6, 2011 by admin
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On January 28 at the Branson Veteran Memorial Museum, many will be in attendance to view the Vietnam Peace Accord Candlelight Ceremony to commemorate their Vietnam veteran comrades who served in war. The museum is easily accessible just off of Branson’s Highway 76, and the event will highlight parts of the Vietnam War along with pictures and historical information for attendees to read and learn. The event marks the day after the war officially ended. Those who are planning on attending or who will be in Branson toward the end of January are welcome to book one of Branson’s hotels.
If you’d like to see more of America’s past, you’re welcome to check out more of Branson’s great museums, including Titanic – The Legend Continues, which puts you in the role of a passenger entering one of America’s most famous ships. You’ll walk through many of the recreated exhibits onboard this half-scale replica of the Titanic, including the Memorial Room and the Grand Staircase. The museum is loaded with more than 400 artifacts from the passengers who originally boarded the ship in 1912.
For visitors who are taking the whole family to Branson, they’ll want to bring the kids to the World’s Largest Toy Museum, housing every kind of toy imaginable dating from the present time back to the 1800′s. View all kinds of toy trains, bicycles, plans and small wind-ups. Some of the toys may even remind you of your childhood, and you’ll be able to tell your children or grandchildren all about some of the toys you see.
Last Chance for Branson Shows in 2010
December 23, 2010 by admin
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If you’ve been looking forward to a Branson vacation filled with all of Branson’s hottest shows, your last chance for 2010 is quickly approaching. Many of the shows have finished for the season and only a select few will continue to be available until the end of December. After December, you won’t have a chance to see many of these shows again until March in 2011. Check out the following shows.
The Showboat Branson Belle is not only going to be unavailable after December 30th, but it will also not be putting on the same show next year with the Showstoppers! and Todd Oliver. In 2011, the performances and dining experience will be entirely different, so if you’ve loved the Showstoppers! in the past and want to see them one last time, you need to do it soon. Make sure that you don’t miss your chance to say farewell to these phenomenal performers and their traditional show!
Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show
Another show you won’t want to miss for 2010 is Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show. This outstanding dinner and show combination has enchanted children and adults for years and is considered one of Branson’s top shows. The friendly rivalry between the two sides of the theater, the singing and dancing, and a Southern-style meal are the perfect way to spend an evening in Branson.
Of course, you won’t want to miss the Jim Stafford Show either. Jim Stafford’s comedic antics always have his audience laughing and entertained, so his final shows for 2010 aren’t to be missed. He even provides a unique, 3-D virtual thrill ride right in his theater, so guests will be enjoying an experience they won’t get anywhere else. His show is one that everyone who visits should see this year!
Ice Carving Competition at Branson Titanic Attraction Promises Winter Fun For All
The coldest months of the year prove to be the most eventful in Branson this winter season! Audiences will be fascinated by the incredible artistic skill of the National Ice Carving Association’s Titans of Ice when they attend the 5th Annual Ice Carving competition at Titanic – The Legend Continues in Branson. The event will be taking place January 15, 2011. Visitors can visit with the artists and watch them work on their sculptures in progress. The artists are competing for cash prizes, and the event ends with an award ceremony in the afternoon. This one-day event is complimentary for the public, so it will be the perfect outing for families!
After visiting the Titanic – The Legend Continues Museum Attraction, see more historical exhibits at the Hollywood Wax Museum! Families love getting a chance to see replicas of their favorite celebrities from times gone by. Each wax figure is so life-like, it will make you feel like you are standing in front of a real person! Be sure to bring your camera and take photos with your favorite celebrities and historical figures.
Sightseeing surely makes one work up and appetite, so be sure to consider Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show for your next activity. Not only does the friendly staff serve up a delicious meal of rotisserie chicken, creamy vegetable soup, buttered corn and herb-baked potato, but they also perform an incredible show! The North vs. South variety show, featuring horses, magicians and jugglers will be a pleasant memory for years to come.
