If you’ve decided to take a little vacation during the holiday season, look no further than Branson, Missouri! With it’s holiday shows and attractions and great lodging, you’ll be warm by the fire just thinking about it.
Silver Dollar City’s Old Time Christmas Festival is still in full swing here in Branson, and they’re ready to help you “make memories worth repeating” with your family. Before the park takes down all the twinkling lights, go enjoy the five-story musical Christmas tree along with a hot mug of wassail. Lights coat almost every tree and building, and the effect is a night filled with the magic of Christmas. For more information about An Old Time Christmas or Silver Dollar City, visit www.silverdollarcity.com.
The Dixie Stampede is another show that doesn’t stop during December. An amazing live nativity is part of the action, and you’ll see angels descend upon the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ. Elves from the North Pole make an appearance, competing against the elves of the South Pole. You’ll get to experience Dixie’s famous four-course feast while you’re watching, as well as refreshments in the Carriage Room prior to the show. To get more information about tickets, visit www.dixiestampede.com.
There’s also no shortage of shopping during the holidays in Branson. With fabulously unique shops in downtown and the Branson Landing close by, you can find something for everyone on your shopping list. You may even be able to stash some presents away for later in the year and take some of the stress out of trying to find that perfect birthday gift later. Be sure to visit Branson’s famous gems including Dick’s 5 & 10, which is the home of all things nostalgic. With a variety of candies and toys you’ll remember from your childhood, Dick’s 5 & 10 is a winter wonderland for kids and adults.
But where will you stay between all this family fun? Look no further than Thousand Hills for a condo that provides the perfect place for you to warm your toes after a long day of shopping, sightseeing and theatre going. Lakefront and golf condos are available, and are just a few minutes from Branson so you don’t have to miss any of the action. The condos also give you the privacy of having your own home. Forget staying at a hotel where there are 50 other people on the same floor! Rent a condo at Thousand Hills to meet your needs and be the most comfortable during your winter vacation to Branson.
