Many people think of Branson as primarily a summer vacation destination. But what many people do not know is that Branson can be a winter as well as a summer hotspot! The Branson winter season offers visitors and locals a whole new seasonal element that you don’t get any other time of year. Want to make Branson your winter destination? Read on to see what winter wonderland treats are in store for you!
Winter Shows and Attractions: With the change in seasons comes a change in shows! If you want a new look at some of your favorite entertainers and attractions, winter is your perfect time to be in Branson. First, you will want to check out the Andy Williams Christmas Variety Show, featuring the Osmonds, the Lennon Sisters, and real live reindeer! Next, book your tickets for Dixie Stampede’s Christmas Show – not only will you get an outstanding meal at ‘the most fun place to eat in Branson,’ but you will also get to hear classic Christmas carols, see a live Nativity, and enjoy impressive feats of horsemanship! For a true Branson winter experience, head to Silver Dollar City for the Old Time Christmas Festival! You’ll hear music of the season, taste great winter comfort food, sip hot cocoa, and take the roller coasters in the cold! The Butterfly Palace also has a great Branson winter attraction – a display of dozens of white butterflies that resemble falling snow!
Winter Shopping: During the winter season, all of the Branson stores have a whole new element of shopping! Now you can find warm sweaters, flannel lined jeans, hat and scarf sets, winter outdoor and athletic wear, and so much more! The Branson winter season is the perfect time to get your Christmas shopping done as well – you are sure to find the perfect gift in Branson for everyone on your list!
Winter Scenery: Not only is the show and shopping atmosphere different in the winter, but the scenery in and around Branson is different too! You won’t want to miss the sight of the Ozarks in snow, and there is nothing more beautiful than seeing ice glimmering on Table Rock Lake. Small, brightly colored native songbirds stand out in the wildlife areas around Branson in the winter, and geese can be heard overhead going south.
Branson is a great place to be in the winter – not only do you get all the benefits listed above, but you can also have the opportunity to get Branson winter lodging rates! Since winter is the ‘off’ season in Branson, many hotels lower their nightly rates. Just one more thing to love about the Branson winter season! Come visit Branson this winter and find YOUR favorite thing about winter!
