Branson Waterpark Hotels Add Aquatic Thrills to Your Vacation

Add even more fun to your vacation when you stay at one of the Branson Waterpark Hotels.  When you stay at a hotel with indoor waterpark you have access to on-site aquatic fun.  Splash around in the pool, relax in the lazy river and dive down slides all while making memories on your Branson vacation.

Branson hotels with indoor waterpark offer the amenity free to guests.  That means you get an even better value with your room rate as you have a built in water attraction at your ready. 

Our favorite Branson waterpark hotels include:

• Castle Rock Resort
• Grand Country Resort
• Lodges at Timber Ridge
• Welk Resort and Splashatorium

Indoor waterparks add action-packed aquatic thrills and spills to your vacation.  Reserve Branson hotels with indoor waterpark today to make your vacation in Branson even better!

Grand Country Music Hall Home to Eight Entertaining Branson Shows

Photo Credit: Grand Country Music Hall

The Grand Country Music Hall is a one stop destination for all your Branson show needs.  Home to eight shows, the theater features live music every day of the week.  From gospel to country to comedy, you’ll find it all at the Grand Country Music Hall.

Featured shows at Grand Country Music Hall include:

Grand Jubilee:  Voted Best Variety Show, audiences love the harmonies performed by Branson’s Best Quartet – New South.  From Country and hand-clapping Gospel, to decades of Rock & Roll favorites and family-friendly comedy the Grand Jubilee surpasses expectations of any age.

Comedy Jamboree: Join Comedy Jamboree for clean family comedy those of all ages enjoy. 
Starring funny guys Applejack, Harley Worthit, and Stretch McCord; the Jamboree Singers; pianist extraordinaire, Tracy Heaston, and the award winning Grand Band, Comedy Jamboree packs a comedy punch.

Grand Country’s Amazing Pets: Featuring exciting acts and tricks from a troupe of skilled dogs and trained housecats, Grand Country's Amazing Pets stars an amazing troupe of furry creatures who will win your hearts.  Many have been rescued from dog pounds and humane societies across the country.  Exotic birds also perform for your entertainment. 

Other shows available at the Grand Country Music Hall include Ozark Mountain Jubilee, Down Home Country, Sunday Gospel Jubilee, Branson Country USA and New South Gospel.

Celebrate the 60s at the Happy Together Tour in Branson

Micky Dolenz

Celebrate the music of the 60s at the Happy Together Tour.  The Happy Together Tour, featuring Monkees lead singer Micky Dolenz, The Turtles,  Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Band and Mark Lindsay, former lead singer of Paul Revere & The Raiders will be at the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre on Friday and Saturday, October 18th and 19th.

In the three years since The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie brought back some friends for the 25th Anniversary Tour in 2010, "Happy Together" has become one of the most successful tours in existence, constantly hitting the road and celebrating the music of the 60's for thousands of "Happy" fans to enjoy across North America. 

In total, the artists performing at this year’s Happy Together Tour have combined for more than 60 Top 40 hits, with more than 30 of those reaching the Top 10 and six of the songs reaching number one on the charts.  With tickets to the Happy Together Tour in Branson you can look forward to hearing hits like “I’m a Believer,” “Young Girl,” “Just Like Me,” “Good Thing, “ and of course, Happy Together, among others.  Take a journey to the 60s during this limited engagement show in Branson, Missouri. 

Experience "Jailhouse Rock" with Dean Z One Night Only

Dean Zeligman as Elvis

Put on your dancin’ shoes this Memorial Day weekend in Branson, Missouri.  Entertainers from several theaters are joining forces to present “Jailhouse Rock.”  The show will pay tribute to the life and times of Elvis Presley.

Dean Zeligman, who portrays Elvis at Legends in Concert, will headline the show.  Elvis’ early 50s, rockabilly style is examined during the concert experience featuring stories and songs that transformed Elvis into The King of Rock and Roll.  Pivotal moments from Elvis’ career are highlighted throughout the show, including his appearances in movies and his comeback in 1968.  The group New South, from Grand Jubilee, will join Zeligman to perform as Presley’s backup singers The Jordanaires.

With tickets to this performance, you’ll not only hear songs from Presley’s early career.  Songs from films such as “Viva Las Vegas” and “Spinout” will be performed, as well the best tracks from the 1968 comeback special.

Tickets for the show are on sale now.  Cost is $25 for visitors; $10 for locals.  This original production will be performed for one night only at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater on May 25th at 11pm.

Rise and Shine When You Stay at Branson Hotels with Free Breakfast

Start your day off right when you reserve Branson hotels with free breakfast.  You can choose from a variety of Branson hotels offering free breakfast, each of which cater to your early morning cravings.  Grab a cup of coffee and your favorite morning meal before you start your day seeing shows in Branson.

Hotels in Branson with free breakfast offer several options, from your traditional continental to a more expanded choice of hot foods and cereals.  As Branson is a Midwest town, biscuits and gravy are an expanded breakfast staple, as are waffles and scrambled eggs.  Standard items like bagels, pastries, fruit, assorted cereals and yogurt can be found on most all continental breakfast options.

A free breakfast in the morning is a great start to any day in Branson.  Whether looking for a little cold cereal or complete hot meal, you'll find a variety of options to ensure you find the perfect hotel for your vacation in Branson.

Legendary Entertainers Take the Stage at the Oak Ridge Boys Theatre

The Oak Ridge Boys Theater in Branson, Missouri is hosting a variety of special concerts this year.  Legendary entertainers will take the stage to perform signature hits, cowboy classics and family-friendly comedy.

The full line-up of entertainers scheduled to appear at the Oak Ridge Boys Theater include:

• Three Dog Night: July 13
• The Oak Ridge Boys: September 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26; October: 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24; November: 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 
• Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers: September 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26; October 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 29, 30; November 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20; December 4, 5
• Sawyer Brown: September 21, October 19, November 23
• Bill Cosby October 12
• Neal McCoy: October 2, 4, 17, 18, 23, 24, 31; November 1, 21, 22; December 6, 7
• The Charlie Daniels Band: November 8
• Johnny Mathis: November 15, 16

Tickets for all shows are on sale now!  Don’t miss your chance to see these limited engagement shows in Branson. 

 

Branson Hotels with Hot Tubs Relax Away the Day

Grand Plaza Hotel

Treat yourself to a stay at a Branson hotel with hot tub.  You can relax during your vacation when you reserve hotels with hot tubs in Branson, Missouri.  Soaking in a nice hot tub is the perfect way to end your day playing in Branson.

There are a variety of hotels with tubs in Branson, MO.  Some properties have a hot tub located at the pool deck, while others offer in-room hot tubs for secluded relaxation.  Several hotels and resorts offer hot tubs in both locations, making it easy to enjoy a nice, hot soak. 

Some of the hotels with hot tubs in Branson include:

• Branson Towers Hotel
• Cabins at Green Mountain
• Chateau on the Lake
• Grand Plaza Hotel
• Still Waters Resort
• Thousand Hills Golf Resort
• Village at Indian Point Resort
• Welk Resort

For a full selection of Branson hotels with tub, browse through the list of properties available on Reserve Branson. 

Summer Fun Featured During KidsFest at Silver Dollar City

Make plans to attend the final year of America’s biggest KidsFest – only at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri.  The fun starts June 8 and lasts until July 21, 2013.  During the festival, there will be special meet and greet sessions with favorite cartoon characters such as Dora and Diego, SpongeBob and Patrick and Team Umizoomi.  Plus, thrilling attractions like the all-new Outlaw Run Coaster, The Giant Swing, Wildfire, PowderKeg, The Lost River and the American Plunge will be open for family fun! 

During KidsFest at Silver Dollar City special shows are also planned.  Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience features amazing canine athleticism and a powerful message about pet adoption.  Perondi’s adopted and talented pets have performed on shows such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with David Letterman. 

Character meet and greets will take place in the Carousel Barn on the Riverfront. 

The full schedule of appearances by Silver Dollar City’s cartoon friends includes:

• SpongeBob and Patrick: May 30-June 1
• Tom & Jerry: June 6-8
• Dexter and DeeDee: June 13-15
• Backyardigans: June 20-22
• George Jetson and Astro: June 27-29
• Scooby Doo and Shaggy: July 4-6
• Team Umizoomi: July 11-13
• Fred, Barney and Dino: July 18-20
• Yogi Bear and Boo Boo: July 25-27
• Dora & Diego: August 1-3

Championship cloggers will take the Gazebo Stage during KidsFest.  See some of the nation’s most talented clogging groups perform, including the Red River Cloggers and Capital City Cloggers.  Then, head over to the Riverfront to see Wacky Science.  Hosted by David Wiley, Wacky Science showcases the wacky side of science.  Educational yet entertaining, kids love watching his amazing experiments happen right before their eyes!  Wednesday through Monday you can end your visit to Silver Dollar City Branson with GAC Nights in Echo Hollow.  It’s the only live stage version of the popular television show.

Reserve your Silver Dollar City tickets or one of our money-saving Silver Dollar City Packages today to experience all of the fun at KidsFest!

Plumb Nellie Days Returns to Downtown Branson this May

Downtown Branson hosts Plumb Nellie Days May 16-18, 2013.  The 53rd annual festival features more than 100 crafters and artists from throughout the Midwest.

Jewelry, wood crafts, quilts, clothing, crocheted and knitted items, toys, floral arrangements, hats, purses, ironworks, and collectible art work will all be on display and for sale. A food court with everything from fried Twinkies to steak sandwiches will be serving up tasty treats all day long.  New for this year is a chuckwagon food vendor serving up tasty items like beef tips, pulled pork and fried taters. 

The Plumb Nellie Days stage hosts a full line-up of local entertainers. A meet and greet booth will be available so attendees will have a chance to talk with many of the performers.  Adding to the fun is a street dance planned for Friday night.

As May 18 is Armed Forces Tribute Day Plumb Nellie Days is also hosting a salute to military ceremony at noon.  The ceremony will feature performances by Roy Morris and Barbara Fairchild.

The three day event is in downtown Branson at the corners of Commercial and Main streets, an entire city block.

June 2013 Events in Branson

June 8 – July 21:  Silver Dollar City KidsFest
Be part of the biggest national KidsFest at Silver Dollar City. See family-friendly shows, meet your favorite cartoon characters, and have fun on over 30 rides and attractions in the park.  Plus, you can ride the all-new Outlaw Run Coaster! 

June 14: KHOZ 102.9 Texaco Showdown Competition
America's largest country music talent search and radio promotion begins at 4:30pm on the Town Square at the Branson Landing.
 

June 15-16: Titanic Museum’s Father’s Day Boat Show
This free even features some of the newest, fastest, and hottest models on today’s market.  Bass Pro Shops’ Tracker Boat Center anchors in the Titanic Museum parking lot from 9am-6pm each day. 

June 23: Tim McGraw Live in Concert
Tim McGraw, with special guests Brantley Gilbert and Love and Theft, performs live at the Black Oak Mountain Amphitheater.  General admission tickets start at $35. 

June 30:  Honor America Day
College of the Ozarks will be honoring America with an All-American Barbeque from 5-8 p.m. at The Keeter Center. There will be live music, kids’ activities, a special patriotic program, and a fireworks display at dark. Reservations for the All-American Barbeque can be requested online or by calling 417-690-2146.