There are lots of forms of transportation out there, but one of the most reliable and popular are cars. Lots of folks take it a step past the reliable convenience of a car to get to work, or to haul groceries or kids, and really get passionate about cars! Makes, models, paint jobs, accessories and bumper stickers – it is all appealing to the car buff! Luckily for those who just really love cars, there are plenty of Branson auto activities for you to enjoy!
Shepherd’s Super Summer Cruise: For the Branson auto buff that gravitates more towards the classic cars, you won’t want to miss Branson’s biggest car show! The Shepherd’s Super Summer Cruise lasts for three days, and features a ton of fun activities. The Show n Shine display features more than 500 classic cars and trucks parked all around the beautiful grounds of the historic homestead. Visitors can admire and photograph the cars, and visit with classic car owners, collectors and restorers from all around the United States – because people really do come from all over for this car show! The Super Summer Cruise features contests for the cars as well, and professional photographers of the owners and families with their shiny rigs!
The big finale for the car show is the actual cruise – the Super Summer Cruise starts at midnight and winds through Branson, featuring all the awesome cars and trucks that were registered in the show! Spectators will line up for miles to check out this midnight spectacle filled with cars from another era – and you won’t want to miss it either!
Scenic Drive – Highway 165 in Branson: Maybe you are the type who just likes to take your beloved car out for a cruise. Branson has plenty of great driving routes, including historic Highway 165! This scenic drive in and around Branson showcases some of the best natural beauty that the Midwest’s number one vacation stop has to offer. This twisting, turning highway will take you up through forested hills, and back down again so you can catch a glimpse of one of the most famous bodies of water in the Ozarks – Table Rock Lake! You’ll cruise past the docking site of the Showboat Branson Belle, and then drive across the landmark that holds the lake in – Table Rock Dam! Drive slow – you won’t want to miss the scenic beauty of this lakeside drive. Fun stops include Dewey Short Visitors Center, Moonshine Beach and Table Rock State Park.
Branson Auto and Farm Museum: If you just can’t get your fill of automobiles, you are in luck – Branson has a museum dedicated to just that! Make a visit to Branson’s Auto and Farm Museum! Located right on The Strip, you can see dozens of collector cars, plus antique tractors and farm machinery too!
There are lots of opportunities for car buffs to find enjoyable activities in Branson!
