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Hot Winter Fun - Jan-Feb-Mar Branson's answer to winter blues! , Check out the list of exciting events, shows and attractions during this fun season in the Ozarks! Hot Winter Fun 2010

Ozark Mountain Spring Branson - March-April-May the Ozarks flourish with vibrant colors and sounds. ,While dogwoods, redbuds and wildflowers bloom, Branson’s world-famous shows, family attractions and unique theme parks introduce new acts, features and exhibits. , For a spring break, families take advantage of Branson's multi-generational appeal while enjoying the shows, museums, lakes and family attractions. , A wide variety of special events and festivals enhances your springtime visit. , From national sporting events such as the NAIA Collebe basketball championship and FLW Bass Tournament to the international folk music and cusisines of World-Fest at Silver Dollar City, a springtime visit to Branson offers much to discover. ,Click Here for an Ozark Mountain Spring 2010 Calendar of Events

See the World in Branson! - New Spring Event for 2010! , , April 3, 2010 - May 2 2010 See The World In Branson will be an annual Springtime event highlighting the vast amount of Internationally inspired entertainment, attractions, and cuisine available to visitors in the Branson area. See The World In Branson will allow visitors the opportunity to enjoy multiple cultural and International experiences in entertainment and tradition without actually having to travel abroad!. It will be possible to experience most every continent and catch a glimpse of many various cultures within a single visit to Branson!. Local theaters, hotels, restaurants, and retail venues will be representing countries from all around the world during this month long International festival. ",We wanted to make this a fun event and allow everyone's creativity to shine,", says one of the event organizers. Whether you choose to visit Mexico, Israel, Greece or Scotland, we have venues that will be decorated accordingly, and highlighting the culture of that particular country.An area wide International Festival is a perfect fit to for Branson. Already, entertainment such as the Acrobats of China, Twelve Irish Tenors, Shoji Tabuchi, the Liverpool Legends, Yakov Smirnoff and others bring the presence of Internationally acclaimed entertainment to the area. With this festival, many other area venues will be allowed the opportunity to highlight the origin of their own culture or a culture that they find interesting. Many exciting events are planned for the festival, which coincides with Silver Dollar City Theme Park's Annual World Fest. , For more information go to www.SeeTheWorldinBranson.com

If you were married or born in 1960 you will get into Branson's world class 1880's theme park FREE throughout 2010 as Silver Dollar City Celebrates 50 Years with a New Ride and a Year Long Party! , As part of the festivities:

• New 7 Million ride Tom &, Huck's River Blast (see description below)

• May 1st weekend - Birthday Celebration filled with birtday party fun, including a park-wide celebration, w special concerts with the Ozark Mountain Daredeveils, fireworks in Echo Hollow and ending with a Sunday evening Night of Praise!

• Birthday elements throughout the season. ,New shows and meet-and-greets with kid favorites like SpongeBob Squarepants, Dora the Explorer, The Flintstones and more, plus Country Nights Show at Echo Hollow.

• Craft in America Exhibit for National Harvest festival, created exclusively by the creators of the highly-awarded PBS documentary series.

• The search for the Birthday Cake - a nationwide search sponsored by Taste of Home Magazine. , Enteries at www.taseofhome.com!

New Ride at Silver Dollar City for 2010 ,Opening Spring 2010, Tom &, Huck's RiverBlast, a super-soaking water raft ride themed around the adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. , Raft riders, armed with water soakers, iwll battle raft-to-roaft and raft-to-shore, while dodging streams from shore shooters too! , With hundreds of water features, this will be America's biggest water battle!

Returning in 2010: Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan! ,Olympic star Cathy Rigby performs her legendary Tony nominated role in the Broadway smash hit Peter Pan This Broadway production is lavish and magical, earning the highest critical praise throughout its long run on Broadway thru 2005. The ever-popular tale continues to hold a special fascination for children of all ages. It offers a swashbuckling adventure combined with some of man's most secret desires-to fly and explore another world somewhere beyond the stars-and to never grow old! Peter Pan, starring Cathy Rigby opens at Branson's Mansion Theatre in May of '09 and runs thru December. For tickets call 1-866-707-4100.

New Branson Airport! You are now able to jet right into Branson direct from your favorite hub! The New Branson Airport is spectacular! , The views of the beautiful Ozarks which you'll see on your way into town from the airport will be worth the trip! , Several cities are now offering low cost direct flights to Branson! , The new 55,000 sq.ft. terminal and welcome center is gorgeous! The airport offers car rentals, eateries, a gift shop, and all the other amenities you would expect in a ",real deal", airport! Officials predict over a million passengers will arrive the first year, with over 450,000 arriving on direct flights! The airport is the first privately financed and operated commercial service airport in the US.Bon Voyage, Happy Landings, and ",Y'all come!", New Direct Flights from Chicago/Rockford, Shreveport, Dallas/Fort Worth, Orlando Minneapolis/St. Paul! Keep up with all the latest news at www.flyBranson.com
Branson Airport Plans Charter Service to most of US , The Branson Airport (BKG1) is offering tour groups chartered jet service for the 2010 season. , Non-stop service will be available from throughout the US. , Competitive pricing will allow tour groups to bring Branson closer to home at an affordable price. , For more info: 1-888-FLY-BKG1 or email reservations@flybranson.com

Directions to New Branson Airport: From Highway 65 North, turn right/east approximately 4 miles north of the Highway 86 intersection into the Communities at Branson Creek and follow Branson Creek Boulevard about 2.5 miles until it turns into Branson Airport Boulevard. Drive another 2 miles to the Branson Airport and follow signs to parking , From Highway 65 South, turn left/east approximately 1 mile south of the Hollister exchange into the Communities at Branson Creek and follow Branson Creek Boulevard about 2.5 miles until it turns into Branson Airport Boulevard. Drive another 2 miles to the Branson Airport and follow ",Media", signs to designated parking.

FREE Indoor/Outdoor Water Park , The new Splash-Atorium is now open at the Welk Resort Branson. , The indoor/outdoor pool covers a 4500 square foot surface area complete with 100 foot indoor water slide, kids water play area and Jacuzzi. , This innovative water/recreation area compliments the beautiful Welk Hotel. , Here's the best part, the water park is FREE to all guests staying at The Welk Resort! ,The Welk Resort offers Free Coupons on this website!

Veterans Observances and Events: No place celebrates veterans like Branson! Veterans events are celebrated throughout the year, culminating with the week long Veterans Homecoming in November, the largest Veterans Day Event in the country. The events are too many to list here. For a complete schedule, go to this link: Branson Veterans Events which are co-ordinated by the Branson Veterans Task Force.

Upgrade of Springfield/Branson Regional Airport in Springfield, Missouri. The airport is nearing completion of its ten year $117 million project to complete a new 275,000 sq ' terminal with 60 exapandable gates and 1,826 parking spaces. Several other new additions and upgrades are in the works as well.

Precious Moments Chapel and Visitor Center is still open! , Although the Fountain of Angels closed a few years back, the popular attraction near the Carthage exit of I-44 is now open for free tours. , Celebrating 20 years, the attraction updated the surrounding landscaping with beautiful new gardens to adorn the chapel pathway. , Also included in the beautiful scene are several statues, fountains, and park benches to sit and reflect while serenaded by inspirational music. , In the Visitor Center there is an atrium with animated figurines and a stream that flows through a castle moat. Visitors can relax and watch a video on how a Precious Moments figurines is created. , Also, there is the largest Precious Moments Gift shop and a year round Christmas shop with several different brands to choose from. , There is also the Royal Delights snack shop with sandwiches, hot dogs, soups and other goodies. , Box lunches can be prepared in advance for large groups. , The Samuel J. Butcher museum has several collections of Mr. Butcher's world famous original art, plus a history of his life and stories of his family in friends. , Back of the Chapel, visitors can view Grandpa's Island, an island with a castle created specifically for Mr. Butcher's grandchildren to play in. , Around the corner is Resurrection Cave. , All attractions re free. , For reservations call 417-359-2983 or email reservations@preciousmoments.com Precious Moments Chapel &, Visitors Center offers Free Coupons on this website!

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Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan! ,Olympic star Cathy Rigby performs her legendary Tony nominated role in the Broadway smash hit Peter Pan This Broadway production is lavish and magical, earning the highest critical praise throughout its long run on Broadway thru 2005. The ever-popular tale continues to hold a special fascination for children of all ages. It offers a swashbuckling adventure combined with some of man's most secret desires-to fly and explore another world somewhere beyond the stars-and to never grow old! Peter Pan, starring Cathy Rigby opens at Branson's Mansion Theatre in May of '09 and runs thru December. For tickets call 1-866-707-4100.

Andy Williams Welcomes Music Legends in 2010 Starting in 2010, Andy Williams' Moon River Theater will be the home venue for an all-star lineup of rock n' roll legends. First there's the imcomparable Andy Williams himself, the legendary TV and recording star whose influence transcends generations of fans. Joining Andy this 2010: Rock n' Roll founding fathers kick it off as original members of Bill Haley's Original Comets reprise their rock classics such as Rock Around the Clock and Shake, Rattle & Roll! (Note: nearly 3 dozen groups tour the world as ",The Comets",, but these are the original members of that rock n' roll hall of fame band!) , Then there's the wildest, craziest and downright funniest rock n' roll band of all time, Paul Revere and The Raiders! Paul and his high-kickin' Raiders kicked out some of the most respected hits of the rock era, from the anti-drug Kicks, to Just Like Me, Indian Reservation, Hungry (for the Good Times Baby), and I'm Not Your Steppin Stone, among others of their 23 consecutive hits.

Kirby VanBurch's Magical New Show! , This fall the famed Branson magician premiered his all new show, now in his 17th year in Branson! , Billed as ",More magic, more comedy, more variety!", the show will cap off the year for Kirby's New Year's Eve Spectacular, featuring great food, party favors, the new show, and Kirby's amazing exotic cats, (which can also be seen in Kirby's backstage tour!) , for info: www.kirbyvanburch.com , Coupons for The Kirby VanBurch Show are offered on this website!

New Shows to note:
g Country Sunshine A variety classic country show starring Lallie Bridges as Patsy, Loretta, Tammy and more.
g Crossties A Bluegrass extravaganza at the Imax Little Opry Theater.
g Hunka Hunka Burnin' Love a new dinner show at the American Songbook theater. , Three talented young performers bring us the songs of Elvis, with interesting arrangements and treatments in lieu of impersonations. , Critics call the cast has been called one of the best in Branson.
g Neal McCoy ",No Doubt About It",, ,the one-of-a-kind country star's 11 albums, over 25 charted singles and his ocean of fans stretching from Texas to the bases of our troops in Iraq remains the ",go- to", ticket for every country music fan! , This year at Branson's Yakov Theatre for selected dates.
g The Osmonds Jay, Jimmy and Wayne return to Branson as America's singing legends celebrate their 50th year! Offering Coupons on this website
g Our Sinatra If you like the music of Frank Sinatra, this show is a must. , This dinner show is now at the American Songbook Dinner Theatre.
g Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan! ,From Broadway to Branson, the Olympic champion stars in her Tony-Award winning role at The Mansion Theatre! Offering Coupons on this website
g , Smoke on the Mountain The hit musical comedy about a 1930's Baptist preacher where YOU become part of the congregation! , Now in it's 11th season in Branson. , 2009: at the IMAX theater.
g Strait Country with Patsy Cline George Strait, Patsy Cline, and more, all at the Imax Little Opry Theatre.
g Take it To the Limit Eagles Tribute Recreating the ",laid back", California sound that showed us how to ",Take it Easy!",
g Top 10 Rock 'n' Roll Revue ,starring slick'haired sax bopper ",Marvelous", Marvin Short and his all star cast.
g Walker Family Magic Show: Up Close &, Personal!
g Warnock Family Show - Returns to Branson now at the Branson Mall Theatre.
g Yakov's Moscow Circus From Russia, see some of the greatest acts to ever appear on earth, from Moscow to Branson! Offering Coupons on this website

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Hollywood Wax Museum Adds 2 Attractions: , Castle of Chaos and Hannah's Maze of Mirrors , Billed as the world's first 5D fright ride and laser battle, the , Castle of Chaos is one of the newest attractions on the Branson strip. Next door is Hannah's Maze of Mirrors, a modern fairy-tale themed reflective challenge. , The Castle of Chos boasts bats, insects, zombies, 3 dimensional images, special effects, motion based seats, and not a few surprises. , Says developers, ",It is the highest definition 3D possible.", , The Maze of Mirrors challenges guests of all ages to find their way through hundreds of mirrored walls and archways as they are thrown into the story of a princess who was locked in this mirror maze by an evil witch.

Titanic Launches Free Family-Themed Special Events for 2010 Titanic's star attractions for 2010 will be a royal pair of adorable King Charles Spaniels-Titanic's new mascots Molly and Carter. , ",The 2010 calendar will feature the crowd pleasers from past seasons, plus new interactive experience attractions that will keep visitors coming back for more,", says Titanic owner John Joslyn. , Here's the looksee for the year ahead.

• Jan 16 - Professional Ice Sculpting Competition A free family event showcasing champion ice carvers from around the country!

• Jan 30 Masters Trout Tournament at Lilley's Landing Resort and Marina on Lake Taneycomo, a cold water lake that offers great rainbow and brown trout fishing. , Cash prizes and awards.

• Feb 1-28 Sweetheart Month - Renew your vows or pop the question in elegant style on Titanic's magnificent Grand Staircase, presided over by ship captain Smith. , Last year, Sweetheart Month set a new record when 1800 couples renewed their wedding vows!

• Feb 6 Team Trout Championship at Lilley's Landing Resort and Marina on Lake Taneycomo, a cold water lake that offers great rainbow and brown trout fishing. , Cash prizes and awards.

• Feb 8 Hot Winter Fun Big Show At the Jim Stafford Theatre A grand revue featuring segments from dozens of Branson shows, all to kick off Branson's fun-filled winter season! , Call quick for tickets, this is a fast-sell-out! , Jim Stafford Theatre (417) 335-8080.

• Premiering March 19 - World's 1st Tribute to Dogs onboard Titanic! ,Be prepared to go overboard when the ship's new mascots Molly and Carter make their grand debut!

• March 1 - 31 Titanic Irish Celebration Music, song and stories honor the memory of the Irish men and women who built and sailed the great ship!

• Mar 10-16 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament at Branson's College of the Ozarks. , www.cofo.edu 417-334-6411

• Mar 18-21, 25-26, 28 Family Spring Break Days at Silver Dollar City Theme Park. , The rides are all open and the entertainment is geared for all members of the family! , 800-475-9370.

• Mar 27 - Young Christians Day at Silver Dollar City Theme Park. 800-475-9370.

• Apr 2 Easter Celebration at Silver Dollar City Theme Park 800-475-9370.

• Apr 3 - May 2 See the World in Branson! An annual Springtime event highlighting the vast amount of Internationally inspired entertainment, attractions, and cuisine available to visitors in the Branson area. See The World In Branson will allow visitors the opportunity to enjoy multiple cultural and International experiences in entertainment and tradition without actually having to travel abroad. It will be possible to experience most every continent and catch a glimpse of many various cultures within a single visit to Branson. Local theaters, hotels, restaurants, and retail venues will be representing countries from all around the world during this month long International festival. Whether you choose to visit Mexico, Israel, Greece or Scotland, we have venues that will be decorated accordingly, and highlighting the culture of that particular country. For info: www.SeeTheWorldInBranson.com

• Apr 10-11 British Motoring Club's Classic Car Show See rare classic Jaguars, MGAs, MGBs, Austin Healeys and more, and look for the 1912 Renault like we saw in the movie Titanic!

• Apr 8 - May 9 WorldFest at Silver Dollar City Theme Park. , America's largest international festival features performers, music, dance, native costumes and pageantry from around the world, plus Tastes of the World!

• Apr 16-18 Branson Elvis Festival at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater.

• Apr 16-17 Branson Collector Car Auction at the Branson Convention Center www.BransonAuction.com

• Apr 21 - Apr 25 Kewpiesta The grand gathering of collectors of Rose O'Neill's famous 1900 era character the ",Kewpie Doll",. , At O'Neill's Ozarks hideaway ",Bonniebrook", in Branson. www.IROCF.org

• Apr 23-24 Missouri Food &, Wine Festival at Chateau on the Lake Resort www.MOWineFest.com

• Apr 24 - Kenny G at The Mansion Theatre Tickets 417-239-1333

• Apri 24-25 Titanic Princess Tea Party Part 1 Titanic's #1 mother-daughter event! , Young ladies are introduced to the time-honored rituals of gracious living-from mini-manners and etiquette lessons to proper table settings, serving skills and polite conversation!

• May 13-31 Bluegrass &, BBQ at Silver Dollar City Theme Park. See electrifying performances by some of the very best names in Bluegrass music today, from award-winning favorites to red-hot rising stars! Watch the website for updates about our 2010 performer lineup and special events hosted during the festival, including the Annual Single Mic Championship and KSMU Youth in Bluegrass Band Contest. Try the nation's most popular flavors at The House of BBQ. From Memphis dry rubs and sweet and tangy Carolina vinegars to smoky Texas-style tastes and the Midwest's own Kansas City-style. Come hungry and sink your teeth into this smokin' all-American pastime

• May 20-23 Branson Motorcycle Rally - Dick Clark's Area 57 800-342-6230

• May 21-23 Plumb Nellie Days Celebrating the craft heritage of the Ozarks. , Crafters, entertainment and events. In Historic downtown Branson. 888-322-2786

• June 19-20 , Father's Day Bass Pro Boat Show See a flotilla of some of the hottest boats out there right on Titanic's parking lot!

• May 13-16 Compton Ridge Fiddler's Convention 800-233-8648

• May 1 Cinco de Mayo at Outback , www.OutbackBranson.com 417-34-7003 , The Outback is offering coupons on this website!

• Apr 30-May 1 Silver Dollar City's 50th Birthday Celebration If you were married or born in 1960 you will get into Branson's world class 1880's theme park FREE throughout 2010 as Silver Dollar City Celebrates 50 Years with a New Ride and a Year Long Party! , As part of the festivities:

  • New 7 Million ride Tom &, Huck's River Blast (see description below)

  • May 1st weekend - Birthday Celebration filled with birtday party fun, including a park-wide celebration, w special concerts with the Ozark Mountain Daredeveils, fireworks in Echo Hollow and ending with a Sunday evening Night of Praise!

  • Birthday elements throughout the season. ,New shows and meet-and-greets with kid favorites like SpongeBob Squarepants, Dora the Explorer, The Flintstones and more, plus Country Nights Show at Echo Hollow.

  • Craft in America Exhibit for National Harvest festival, created exclusively by the creators of the highly-awarded PBS documentary series.

  • The search for the Birthday Cake - a nationwide search sponsored by Taste of Home Magazine. , Enteries at www.taseofhome.com!

• Oct 8-10 Annual Woodcarving Event to Honor Titanic's German Passengers &, Crew (in association with LogHoggers Chainsaw Sculpting) , Professional wood carvers from across the nation will send chips flying and spirits soaring when they return to compete in this year's 3 day event.

• Oct 15-17 Titanic Princess Tea Party Part 2 Titanic's #1 mother-daughter event! , Young ladies are introduced to the time-honored rituals of gracious living-from mini-manners and etiquette lessons to proper table settings, serving skills and polite conversation!

• Oct 15 , Masquerade Dinner Party and Ghostly Delights Myth and mystery, a progressive dinner party and Halloweeen Masquerade the night before all Hallow's Eve. , Dinner guests are encouraged to arrive in masks. , Spooky stories, including the story of the Egyptian mummy on board that brought a curse to the ship! , Oooooooh!

• Dec 3, 4, 10, 11 Santa &, His Reindeer ,Back by popular demand, Father Christmas and his regal reindeer will come prancin' back to greet the folks!
  The World’s Largest TITANIC Museum Attraction is the #1 year-round family attraction in Branson, Missouri. In operation for more than three years, it has welcomed aboard more than 1,600,000 guests. The 17,000 square-foot ship-shaped structure – built half-scale to the original Titanic – towers more than 100 feet above its anchored position on Highway 76. A 90-minute self-guided or optional audio tour covers 20 galleries on two decks displaying more than 400 priceless artifacts that once belonged to Titanic passengers or crew.

S’Cool Daddyo! ,S’Gonna be a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on at the Branson Variety Theater in ‘010. , A new show there promises to be a hand jivin’, wailin’ , 50’s Rock and Roll dance party! Shake, Rattle &, Roll – Best Hits of the 50’s comes with a big cast of cool cats, hip chicks , and a rockin’ live band , , Solid, baby, solid!

Kenny G Returns to Branson in 2010 Saturday April 24th, the world’s most renowned saxophonist Kenny G will perform at the Mansion Theater. A phenomenally successful instrumentalist whose recordings make the pop charts, Kenny G has been a staple on adult contemporary and smooth jazz radio stations since the mid-‘80s. For more information visit www.themansiontheatre.com The Mansion Theatre is offering coupons on this website!

Ironman 70.3 Branson will be the latest addition to the Ironman 70.3 Event Series. On Sept. 19, 2010, the inaugural race will take place in the vacation destination of Branson, Missouri. , Ironman 70.3 Branson will serve as one of 34 worldwide qualifying events for the 2010 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, Fla. , Professional athletes will be competing for a $25,000 prize purse. This is a triathlon that will attract world class athletes. The web site is www.IronmanBranson.com.

Neal McCoy plans 2010 Return After a successful 2009 season in Branson, country star Neal McCoy has booked over 50 dates in Showtown for 2010. , McCoy will be appearing at the new Clay Cooper Theater (formerly the Osmonds Theatre).

New Hiking/Biking Trail A new 10-mile hiking and biking trail is under construction at Table Rock State Park. , Known as the White River valley Trail, it will have multiple loops, trail heads and beautiful views with the main trail head located across from the park's office on Hwy 165.

New Water Park Complete ,In a project that lasted over four years, Castle Rock Resort and Waterpark on Green Mountain Drive this year completed its grand waterpark project. , The waterpark is free to lodging guests.

New Nightclub opens in Branson Tabu Nightclub and Triple Play Sports Bar is a restaurant/club, full sports bar, and is the largest night club in the area. , The club features a dance floor, 2 full service bars and live entertainment. , It is located at 248 &, Hwy 65, (location of the old Guitars &, Cadillacs and Planet Branson.

New Traffic Signs , Ever have trouble trying to read a Branson map while driving the curvy up &, down roads? , Well, new signs all over town are the to help. , As of 2009, finding your way around town should now be a breeze.

New comedy Club in Town , Edgy comedy has arrived in Branson at the White River Comedy Club at Branson Landing. , Stand-up comics fresh off the late night TV circuit will now offer their laughs geared toward adults down by the Branson riverside attraction.

More Black Bears in the Ozarks Black bears once ranged through these Ozarks in great numbers, but by 1900 most had been hunted to near extinction. , But sightings have been growing steadily in recent years, which is to say that it least in some measure-they're b-a-a-ck!

High Definition TV Station for Branson Visitors This Spring was the launch of Branson Visitor Information Television in high definition TV. , Branson Visitor TV features entertaining and informative segments highlighting Branson area shows, attractions, restaurants, retail shops, lake and outdoor activities and points of interest to the Branson area visitor.

Race Track in Branson? Developers are in the long process of building a race track and attraction in an area North of Branson on Hwy 65 known as Emory Creek Ranch. The project includes a 7,5000 arena, where there are plans to hold not only car races but rodeos and concerts. The developers have met with some opposition from local residents. Stay tuned to this website for updates!

Jim Stafford on Billboard's Hot 100! Comedy star Jim Stafford joins the ranks of Elvis, Shania Twain, Glen Campbell, Faith Hill, Marty Robbins, Lonestar, John Denver and others whose chart topping billboard songs have also been Hot 100 Country Songs. With Spiders & Snakes sitting in the top 50, Jim’s 1974 hit was fun for both pop/rock-n-roll fans and for country fans! Note: The Jim Stafford Show is offering free coupons on this website!

And The Oscar Goes To....Branson's Myer Family, whose family owned lodgings are earning awards Hollywood style! The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce named Comfort Inn & Suites the 2008 Small Business of the Year. Best Western Music Capital Inn received the Best Western Chairman's Award, the hotel chain's highest honor for outstanding quality standards. The Chairman's Award recognizes Best Western International hotels with a cleanliness and maintenance inspection score of over 950 points out of a possible 1,000. Hotels must also meet Best Western's requirements for design and high customer service scores to qualify for the award.Branson's Comfort Inn & Suites was recently recognized as one of three finalists for Choice Hotels International 2008 Comfort Inn of the Year for the Comfort Inn brand. These finalists represent the "best of the best" among over 1,360 Comfort Inn's worldwide due to their outstanding guest satisfaction and consistent brand performance. Branson's Comfort Inn & Suites has been also been awarded Choice Hotels Platinum Award for exemplifying exceptional service, facilities and hospitality. Only five percent of properties in the Choice Hotels system reach this standard. Myer Hotels is offerring Free Coupons for these lodgings on this website!

We're History!: The Downtown Branson Main Street Association History Museum is located at 119 W. Pacific St. Enjoy learning about the history of the area free of charge 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at no charge.

Branson Family Fun Factory is a youth and family oriented business new to Branson near the Welk Resort. Glow-in-the-dark miniature golf featuring an enchanted forest, volcano room, treasure room, dragon nursery and undersea adventure, laser tag and a game room are all housed indoors.

Spring brought a bustle of ribbon cuttings: the new Mount Pleasant Winery on Green Mountain Dr. and Lindwedel Wine Garden that is located west on Hwy. 376 where the Lindwedel family features wines produced in the state of Missouri.
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Shortcut routes: Branson will soon have 450 more signs added to its 15-year-old colored route system. The red route is along Highway 248 and Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. The blue route is along Roark Valley Road and Gretna. The yellow route goes along Fall Creek Road, Wildwood Drive and Green Mountain Drive.

Traffic Alert: One of Branson's busiest intersections has been reconstructed and reopened and ready for you to cruise merrily along with no more ugly waiting at Hwy 76 & Fall Creek Rd, part of a project which will eventually connect Fall Creek to Roark Valley Rd. Hope you enjoy our $1.2 million investment in your improved driving pleasure! Also, 450 new color coded signs have been put up to help folks follow the colored time-saver routes. If you want to know all the short cuts and goat trails the locals use to dodge the traffic and get anyplace they want to go: just print off the map on our website and look at the colored time-saver routes.

Branson Auto Museum growing attraction Located at the former Engler Block, the Branson Auto Museum features more than 100 cars inside and 20 outside. , The eclectic collection comes from all over and include's such interesting items as a 1925 Chevrolet, Evel Knievil's Cadillac pickup, and a '41 Chevy truck once owned by actor Steve McQueen. , The car museum rotates its vehicles and is described as changing everyday.

Payne Stewart Golf Course Earns Top Ranking! ,Golf Week Magazine recently announced that Branson's Payne Stewart Golf Club has been ranked as one of the TOP $) NEW COURSES in 2009!

Branson Home to the world's only Segway Track , What is a Segway? , You know, one of those 2 wheel personal transport vehicles popularized in the comedy Paul Blart: , Mall Cop. , The world's only Segway track is right here in Branson, so here's your chance to jump aboard and cruise on a hi-tech joy ride!

Branson Landing Wins , Awards Branson's multi-million dollar lakeside shopping attraction was named the winner of a design award during the International Council of Shopping Centers" annual International Design and Development Awards competition. "We wanted to design and develop a world-class project" said Rick Huffman, CEO of the attraction's development company. Mission obviously accomplished! The award ceremony took place recently in Phoenix, Arizona. The landing received another award in September, this time the 2009 Director's Redevelopment Award presented during the Missouri Governor's Conference on Economic Development in St. Louis.

Golfer Heaven: Amidst golf villas and luxury home sites, Branson Creek features the Tom Fazio designed Branson Creek Golf Course, ranked the number one public course in Missouri and 60th in the nation by Golf Digest. Branson Creek also hosts a second 18-hole championship course, John Daly's Murder Rock Golf and Country Club, which opened last year. A third course is also planned.

Branson & Silver Dollar City are both Top 10 picks in the nation for tour and travel, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Motorcoach Network. Branson even outranked such hot destinations as Nashville, Chicago and New York. Branson was also ranked top motorcoach destination of the decade in 2000. Silver Dollar City ranked in the top six of man-made attractions, the 1880's themed park even beating out such attractions as Universal Studios!

Preview of Coming Attraction More sidewalks are planned along the Branson strip, extending the existing walkways all up and down 76 Country Boulevard. So along with the cowboy boots, be sure in the near future to pack a pair of some good ole foot lovin' walkin' shoes!

Billion Dollar Baby: It's in the works. A $1.5 billion development extending from Branson West to Indian Point. Included: an eight-story hotel, 18-hole golf course, water park, human history museum and retail space. The five-year project is to began last fall.

Fan Favorite: Branson has been named "Favorite Place to Take Visitors" in a Favorite of the Four States Survey conducted by the Joplin Globe. The survey was sent to 36,000 subscribers in four states, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas, and placed on the newspaper's website for voting.
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g At the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre: 800-666-6094 www.andywilliams.com , The Andy Williams Christmas Show Nov. 2-Dec. 7 Offering FREE Coupons on this website

g At The Branson Variety Theater: 1-888-462-7267 www.bransonvarietytheatre.com (Mar-Oct) Broadway! The Star Spangled Celebration, , (Feb-Oct) Spirit of the Dance, (Mar-Dec) The Twelve Irish Tenors, (Oct 31-Dec 12) Broadway's Spirit of Christmas Offering FREE Coupons on this website

g At The Circle B Theater: 1-800-678-6179 , www.CircleBChuckwagon.com All Season: Circle B Supper Show &,, The Allen Family ",Simply Christmas", Show and Wissmann Family Bluegrass Christmas , Offering FREE Coupons on this website

g At The Mansion Theatre 417-239-1333 www.TheMansionTheatre.com All Season: Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan, and Tom Mullica's Red Skelton Tribute RED (Free continental Breakfast included) ,Guest Stars: , ((Sept-Dec) Larry Gatlin &, The Gatlin Brothers , Offering FREE coupons on this website.

g At The Oak Ridge Boys Theatre Mansion Theatre 866-707-4100 www.TheOakRidgeBoysTheatre.com ,Consult theater or website for complete schedule: The Oak Ridge Boys, select dates throughout the season All New Country Tonite with visiting stars ,Debby Boone Christmas Show with Little Texas (Nov 3-Dec 5) Also all Season: Dalena Ditto Country Variety Show, 10 am Offering FREE coupons for these shows on this website.

g At The Osmonds Theatre 866-707-4100 www.OsmondsTheatre.com Magnificent Variety Show All Season The Osmond Brothers (Jay, Jimmy, Wayne) Sept-Dec Offering FREE coupons for these shows on this website.

g At The Sight &, Sound Theatre , 800-377-1277 www.sight-sound.com Noah: The Musical March 20-Oct 17 Miracle of Christmas Oct 31-Dec 30 ,

g At the Welk Resort Theatre 1-800-808-9355 www.WelkResortBranson.com ,Lee Greenwood &, The Bellamy Brothers, (Sep 14-Oct 24) Christmas with Tony Orlando &, The Lennon Sisters, (Nov-Dec) Tony Orlando's , Yellow Ribbon Salute to Veterans, Nov 11 Offering FREE Coupons on this website

g At the Yakov Theatre 1-877-449-2568 www.Yakov.com ,Comedian Yakov Smirnoff Sep-Dec 5, ,Neal McCoy Sel. Dates Jun-Nov Dino's Christmas Extravaganza Nov 2-Dec 12 Yakov's Moscow Circus 2010 Offering FREE Coupons on this website

g At The God &, Country Theatre: , Check Theatre for Schedule:

g At The Tri-Lakes Center: , , Ray Price Sel. Dates Sept-Oct Roy Clark Sept 26-Oct 21 Daniel O'Donnell Nov 2-24, Funnyman Mark Lowry Nov 30, Dec 1-2, ,Charlie Daniels Dec. 11, Mel Tillis Family Christmas Show with Mel Jr &, Carrie April, Nov 2-24)

g Silver Dollar City Theme Park: , Old Time Christmas Nov 7-Dec 27 featuring A Dickens' Christmas Carol and The Living Nativity, the 5-story Special effects Christmas tree, Holiday Light Parade, and millions of lights!

g At The RFD-TV Theatre: , '09 Schedule: Brule &, A.I.R.O. Christmas Show Nov 20-21,

Seasonal Shows

g Christmas Shows: Most Branson theaters have lavish Christmas productions from Oct. 31 to mid-Dec. , A few are listed among the seasonal shows below.
g Andy Williams Christmas The Holiday classic live on stage.
g Broadway's Spirit of Christmas Elaborate song and dance revues of the great Holiday classics at The Branson Variety Theater! Offering Coupons on this website
g Circle B Theatre: The Allen Family ",Simply Christmas", Show and Wissmann Family Bluegrass Christmas ,Offering FREE Coupons on this website
g Debby Boone Christmas Show Nov 3-Dec 5 at The Oak Ridge Boys Theatre
g , Dino's Christmas Spectacular Starring the award-winning gospel legend Dino Kartsonakis in his lavish Christmas classic that has been a main attraction of Ozark Mountain Christmas! Now at the Yakov Theatre Offering Coupons on this website
g At The Sight &, Sound Theatre: , ,Miracle of Christmas
g Tony Orlando and the Lennon Sisters Christmas (Nov-Dec), The seventies hitmaker teams up with the TV legends form the famed Lawrence Welk Show! Offering Coupons on this website
g Silver Dollar City Theme Park - Seasonal shows throughout the year, see the Visiting Stars Section above. ,Elaborate song and dance revues of the great Holiday classics at The Branson Variety Theater! Offering Coupons on this website
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