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Nov

Valentine’s Attractions in Branson

Valentine RoseYou must be aware of attractions in Branson for complete family entertainment, but do you know, it is also full of romantic places for which you especially look for in Valentine’s season. During February there are numerous happenings occurring in Branson, Missouri. I assure you that you will love to be in Branson in February. Below, I am mentioning some of the romantic attractions and various shows.

Ozark Mountains- The place is lovely. The cold breeze blows here, is very soothing and the view of the mountain is amazing. You will definitely be lost in the nature’s beauty with your spouse.

Titanic- the Museum – The Museum is located at 3235 76 Country Blvd and Hwy 165, Branson, Missouri. The museum is splendorous as it is the world’s largest one. It has 26 models of the original titanic. These models were used in the James Cameron’s film “Titanic” This experience of 1912 is beautiful. The museum is in the shape of the Titanic ship itself. Your eyes will get stuck on the beautiful clothes on display. Everything there, were belonged to crew members and passengers once. The experience will be so enchanting that you will love to visit it again.

The Butterfly Palace and Rain Forest Adventure-

This is one of the beautiful attractions in Branson. The rain forest is so beautiful that you will love to see the charming butterflies fluttering around you. This serene attraction of Branson will definitely mesmerize you. The ticket for this attraction is of $23 only. The place is full of flowers and butterflies. This attraction reopens every year in February i.e. in the month of love.

Stone Hilly Winery- It is located at 601 State Highway 165, Branson, Missouri. This is the place where you can get a winery tour and you can also have their taste. It is the historic winery. You can also pick some of your favorites with you to your home.

There are also many live shows during the month of February like Jim Stafford show in Jim Stafford Theater, Pierce Arrow in Pierce Arrow Theater. These both shows are outstandingly amazing.
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9

Nov

Recollecting the Titanic through the Titanic Museum

Branson has also been home to the famous Titanic Museum. This museum holds testimony to the original Titanic ship, which met the disastrous accident. Almost everybody knows about Titanic, which turned out to be a great blockbuster in Hollywood.

Every visitor coming into the famous Titanic Museum in Branson gets a chance to know and feel of the once legendary ship. Every visitor receives passes and boarding based upon the exact lines and names of some of the original passengers of the world’s most famous ship. The tourists have the scope of collecting information of the passengers and necessary artifacts. At the final front the memorial wall holds the list of the passengers and the lucky survivors are listed at the bottom most part.

There has been a photo of Frank Brown, who was one of the early departing passengers from the great ship for his own voyage. The other photos depicted the crewmembers and the life inside the then famous Titanic. Besides, there has been a complete replica of cabin of Titanic, which was a 3rd class cabin. The photo of this cabin clearly showed the bunks, which were 4 in umber, a sink and a pot chamber. The photo also clearly specified a walking clandestine. The Spartan like cabin did have supreme facilities for the 3rd class passengers.

Any visitor would be spellbound by the impeccable view of the photos of the original Titanic, which can bring the nostalgia, and feelings of the great ship. The photos can reveal as well as bring forth that era in front and thus Branson again turns out to be a treasure destination.

2

Nov

Veterans Memorial Museum: A True Heritage of Branson

Visiting Branson in Missouri would be incomplete without visiting the historical presence of the Veterans Memorial Museum. The natural outskirts of Branson have been perfectly blessed with the presence of this museum, which has the emblems of the traditional people of Branson. The Veterans Memorial Museum is a symbolic notification of the freedom fighters of Branson.

The Veterans Memorial Museum adds a lot of variety to Branson, which shows the other part of this wonderful city. This part is quite important, as it owes to the fighters who fought out for the freedom of this place. This museum is the representation of the life of some great American fighters and real life heroes.

Fredd Hope was the sculptor and the brain behind this museum that had drawn inspiration from the stories of the battlefield from the senior Hope, his father. The younger Hope has framed his feelings and imaginations into this great architecture that resembled his veteran fighter father.  There have been 10 distinct walls in this museum, in which some depicts the World War scenarios and the struggles of the fighters.

The other special features of this museum include the special room known as the “booty room” which holds testimony to the military souvenirs. The equipment’s, objects of art and culture, memorabilia and uniforms have been exhibited in the walls. The most spectacular feature is however a 70 feet bronze sculpture of life size soldiers who are 50 in number. There have been soldiers from all the states with Fredd Hope Senior leading the charge for the soldiers. Therefore, the Veterans Memorial Museum has been a true heritage of the life of the fighters of the state and the city.

26

Oct

Dixie Stampede in Branson MO

Dixie Stampede in Branson MOIf you are planning for a holiday trip to Branson then just get your tickets booked for the Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede. It is one of the most popular shows in Branson, Missouri. If you are coming in the tourist season then it is better to book your tickets in advance. This show is liked by children very much. Children of different age groups come for this show.

This is a best alternative to rodeo but still has many things in common to that like a great number of horses and ponies. The intelligent use of lights and pyrotechnics can be seen. The performers can be seen in very beautiful and colorful costumes.

There are two teams, compete with each other. When you go for booking, you will be asked to choose one of them, the Yankees or the Confederates. You will be seated according to the choice that you will made i.e. the Yankees will be seated on one side and the supporters of Confederate will be seated on the opposite side of Yankees’ supporters. It is better to arrive one hour before the show timing if you do not want to miss the pre show. There’s one more interesting feature about this show, you will get boot shaped mugs with the purchase of a cold drink. You will definitely love these mugs.

With the start of the show, an impersonator arbitrates a kind of feud between the teams. You can enjoy barrel races and pig races in this competition. This show also features competition between the audiences of the two teams on either side.

You will be amazed to know that a dinner is served during the performances. So if you want to enjoy the food, do not eat too much before the pre show. The food includes a whole roasted chicken, herbed potatoes, rolls, creamy soup and desert.

The show includes effective participation of the audience. Your children will be entertained fully. This show is for all ages to have fun. I must say, it is a fun show to enjoy with friends and family.

19

Oct

Shoji Tabuchi Show in Branson

If you are a lover of violin and want a classy experience then just get your tickets booked for the Shoji Tabuchi Show. It is one of the classiest shows in Branson, Missouri and you will love the cultural and professional theater experience, which is the best part of this show. It is much different from the other shows in Branson, Missouri. Though the show lacks the touch of humor and entertainment which is the central part of other shows in Branson, it has the marvelous violin playing and a charming host, Shoji Tabuchi.

Shoji TabuchiThis is the best show for music lovers as the host Shoji Tabuchi is a god gifted musician. He plays violin outstandingly good and you will be amazed to see that the one man which is the host of the show, doing almost everything in the show including singing, playing violin, hosting, introducing singers and dancers with a constant smile on his face. He performed songs on different musical styles like 50’s and 60’s, gospel, broadway musicals, country, classical and today’s song. He sings such a unique style that if you are not familiar with the song it will be very hard to understand. Throughout the show he keeps interacting with audience in a very genuine fashion.

There are also elegant musicians, singers and dancers surrounding Shoji Tabuchi. They all are so refined and know how to entertain. Various style of dancing is performed by dancers including Awing dance, hula dance and modern dance as well. Drums are also played by them in a very captivating way. You will be enthralled with the Taiko segment which is so perfect and entertaining that you will love to hear and watch it.

The Shoji Theater is famous for not only for the show, but there is something more famous than that. The restrooms in the theatre.  The lobby is very spacious and can accommodate the crowd easily. You can have snacks on the concession stand having great choices.  There’s a full size pool table in the lounge area in the men’s restroom as I have heard.

If you are in Branson for holidays then you should not miss this show. You can easily get the tickets for the show from the theater’s box office or you can also go online to book your tickets.