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Chateau on the Lake
www.chateauonthelake.com
Chateau on the Lake stands on a beautiful forested Ozark mountaintop in Branson, overlooking the crystal waters of scenic Table Rock Lake. Known as the "Castle in the Ozarks," the Chateau offers the finest in world-class hospitality along with the enchanting charm of the Chateau's personal touches. Its stunning 10-story atrium lobby is flanked by 300 beautiful guest rooms with spectacular views of the lake and surrounding countryside. A John Q. Hammons hotel, the facility offers indoor and outdoor swimming pools, salon and day spa, fitness center, boutiques, gift shop, restaurants, lounges and a library serving high teas and coffees. The Chateau staff includes a full-service concierge, marina, Crawdaddies Kids’ Club for younger guests and a large group of hospitality professionals.
Ride the Ducks
www.bransonducks.com
Sunday afternoon, duck out for the day and paint the town wet. When you Ride The Ducks you’ll travel in World War II-era amphibious vehicles to tour famous 76 Country Music Boulevard and scenic Table Rock Lake without changing vehicles. Duck captains are as entertaining as they are well informed, so your 80-minute jaunt will be a total quack-up for the whole family!
As Missouri as Mark Twain—Showboat Branson Belle
www.showboatbransonbelle.com
If you’re nautical by nature, you’re sure to enjoy a tour of Table Rock Lake on the Showboat Branson Belle. Bask in the glory of a bygone era as this magnificent 1880s-style paddlewheel transports you around the lake and back in time. At 278 feet in length, the Belle is America’s largest ship built on a landlocked lake. The cruise offers wonderful family entertainment in its 700-seat atrium dinner theater, where dining is a three-course feast prepared onboard in the ship’s galley. For scenic beauty, entertainment and fabulous food, the Showboat Branson Belle will float your boat!
A Night To Remember—Titanic:The Legend Continues
www.titanicbranson.com
It will be our deep pleasure to invite you aboard as our party becomes one of the very first groups to experience Branson’s newest exciting attraction, Titanic: The Legend Continues. Relive the drama at sea that has fascinated millions for nearly 100 years. Your evening will begin on this 17,000 square-foot scaled replica “on the rocks,” as you enter through the iceberg that sealed the fate of the world’s largest and most luxurious ocean liner in April 1912. Immerse yourself in this maiden voyage with informative and interactive exhibits, including 400 authentic artifacts from the doomed ship and more than 100 photographs taken by passengers. From third-class steerage berths to the luxurious appointments lavished upon prominent guests, you’ll witness it all. Walk through recreations of the Grand Staircase, the bridge, the Marconi radio room and more. Indulge your emotions at the memory wall, engraved with the names of all passengers and crewmembers who were aboard the ship. Cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Business casual attire is suggested.
Shepherd of the Hills
www.theshepherdofthehills.com
Based on the 1907 novel The Shepherd of the Hills—the fourth most widely read book—this outdoor drama is the longest running outdoor drama ever. In the 1950’s, a nightly play based on the novel was created. It continues to break records with every performance. Many people have shared in making The Shepherd of the Hills Homestead and Outdoor Theatre what it is today: a legend.
A Fine Time on the Mainline—Branson Scenic Railway
www.bransonscenicrailway.com
All aboard for a ride into yesteryear! Branson Scenic Railway offers narrated trips from the historic 1905 depot in downtown Branson through the rugged beauty of the Ozarks, either north to Galena, MO, in the James River Valley, or south into scenic Arkansas. You’ll make the 40-mile round trip in classic, 1940s domed observation cars and traverse bridges, trestles and tunnels along the way. After your nearly two-hour trip, enjoy old downtown Branson. One of the few remaining Five and Dime’s, Dick’s 5 & 10 has the items you can’t find anymore, plus many of the things you’ve already forgotten!
Follow Your Natural Instincts—Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
www.dogwoodcanyon.com
This 10,000-acre slice of paradise, named for Missouri’s state tree, straddles the border with Arkansas just south of Branson. A contrast to many commercial attractions, Dogwood Canyon is naturally fun, offering a wealth of outdoor activities in a setting of beautiful limestone and sandstone bluffs, waterfalls, trees in every imaginable shade of green and crystalline streams teeming with trout. Miles of paved walking, biking and hiking trails beckon you to take a comfortable walk on the wild side. Dogwood Canyon offers tram tours, jeep tours, kayaking, fly fishing, horseback rides, even cattle drives. Pack your appetite because we’ll treat city slickers and country cousins alike to an upscale Western-style chuck wagon dinner. Casual/active attire is suggested.
Hole Up In The Ozarks
Branson Creek Golf Course
www.bransoncreekgolf.com
After Tuesday’s general session, we’ll take a drive in Branson and putter around all afternoon at Branson Creek Golf. Designed by Tom Fazio, the nation’s top golf-course architect, Branson Creek is considered one of the top courses in the Midwest. GOLF Magazine, Golf Digest and Golf Week all named Branson Creek one of the Top 10 New Courses in 2000 and the No. 1 Public Course in Missouri for the last four years running. Golf Digest has ranked Branson Creek No. 66 on its list of the Top 100 Public Courses in America.
YOU'VE GOT A GREAT PAST AHEAD OF YOU
Silver Dollar City
www.silverdollarcity.com
Not a golfer? No problem! Spend Tuesday afternoon at a theme park unlike any other in the world. Born in 1960 as a late 19th-century frontier village at the mouth of Marvel Cave, Silver Dollar City is rich in history. The theme park’s 61 acres include the original homestead where The Shepherd of the Hills was written, as well as the site of an actual 1880s mining village.
Today, Silver Dollar City is a place to enjoy wholesome family fun with a timeless appeal. Nearly 100 craftspeople demonstrate old-time skills like glass blowing, basket weaving, blacksmithing, pottery, candy making, candle making and much more. Unique shops and restaurants, rides, attractions and nearly 50 shows a day by singers, musicians, storytellers, dancers, acrobats and children’s entertainers provide a variety of amusements.
Celebration City
www.celebrationcity.com
Celebration City is the night side of Silver Dollar City. Open from 3-10 p.m., Celebration City features thrill rides, fireworks, music and laser spectaculars.
CATCH 'EM IF YOU CAN
Lambert’s Café
www.throwedrolls.com/ozark.html
Famed for their generous portions and “throwed rolls,” Lambert’s Café has been named the state’s No. 1 spot for Dining Worth the Drive by Rural Missouri magazine. Last year, Lambert’s bakers averaged 520 dozen rolls per day, served either overhand or underhand to your table. Servers carrying pots of fried okra, fried potatoes, macaroni and tomatoes, black-eyed peas and sorghum bring these “extras” to you. You won’t leave Lambert’s hungry!
Bass Pro Shops
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.CFPage?appID=94&storeID=15
From Missouri’s No. 1 dining spot, it’s on to Missouri’s No. 1 visitor attraction, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. Called the World’s Greatest Outdoor Store, Bass Pro attracts more tourists than the famed Gateway Arch in St. Louis. Explore acres of fishing and hunting gear, boats, camping equipment, clothing and footwear. Beyond retail, you’ll find workshops, exhibits and collections.
Wonders of Wildlife
www.wondersofwildlife.org
Wonders of Wildlife is dedicated to preserving America’s wildlife for future generations. The living museum features 160 species of animals; huge freshwater and saltwater aquariums, including a shark tank; flowing waterways teeming with fish and waterfowl; interactive displays; and demonstrations that tell the never-ending story of conservation. Get up close and personal with American birds, fish, reptiles and mammals, and learn about the intricate connections that we all share with wildlife.
Route 66: Off Ramp to Adventure—Finale, Chateau on the Lake
The conference’s closing reception and dinner will celebrate America’s Main Street, Route 66. On its way from Chicago to Santa Monica Pier, the mythical highway passed through Springfield, MO, just 44 miles north of Branson.
Roll back in time when the war was over, rock-and-roll was young and the world was bright with promise. All you hip cats, slick back that pompadour and dig into the closet for your letterman’s sweater or leather motorcycle jacket. And hey cool chicks, break out the poodle skirts, the saddle shoes and get ready to cruise. Let’s dress for fun.
We’ll dance as the neon flickers and Butch Wax and the Hollywoods kick out the irresistible rhythms of those unforgettable songs. Stop in each Route 66 state to whet your taste buds with a variety of your favorite foods.
50’s and 60’s attire is suggested.
OTHER WEBSITES OF INTEREST
Branson Chamber of Commerce
www.explorebranson.com
Branson, MO, where you'll find world-class entertainment for the whole family in the natural Ozark Mountains.
Springfield-Branson Regional Airport
www.sgf-branson-airport.com
Information about the airport, flights, transportation and more. |
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