BRANSON MISSOURI FAMILY VACATIONS
BY PAULA HUGHES COURT
Silver Dollar City
399 Indian Point Road
Branson, MO 65616
Phone: (800) 952-6626
Fax: (417) 336-7210
Email: gcraig@silverdollarcity.com
Website: http://www.silverdollarcity.com
Step back in time to an 1880's America where you'll experience a spirited
celebration of crafts and wholesome family fun around every corner.
With 17 thrilling rides and attractions, 4 fantastic festivals,
60 unique shops and restaurants, and 50 entertaining shows a day,
Silver Dollar City is an award-winning theme park that truly appeals
to kids of all ages.
White Water
3505 W. Hwy 76
Branson, MO 65616
Phone: (800) 277-8587
Fax: (417) 336-7111
Email: sdcwebsitecustomerservice@silverdollarcity.com
Website: http://whitewater.silverdollarcity.com
White Water is truly a water-wonderful family adventure. The 12-acre water
park, located on Highway 76, has the area's largest variety of water rides
and attractions. The most adventurous members of the family can
experience thrills such as Tropical Twister and Paradise Plunge. The little
ones will be right at home on Splash Island and Raintree Island with
colorful slides, shoots, nozzles and sprays. At White Water, the beach is
within reach. Ask about multi-day combo passes for the best value and
convenience.
White Water’s newest attraction, Raging River Rapids, features two slides
that take guests on a fast race down a 400-foot plunge for the wildest ride in
the park. The ride wraps around a huge waterfall five stories high, sending
8,000 gallons of water per minute down two cascading channels.
Celebration City
1383 State Hwy 376
Branson, MO 65616
Phone: 417-266-7300
Fax: 417-336-7485
Email: gcraig@silverdollarcity.com
Website: http://celebrationcity.silverdollarcity.com
Celebration City is built with family in mind. You'll experience over 30 rides
and attractions, a boardwalk full of games, one-of-a-kind shopping, dining
at uniquely theme restaurants and Branson's exclusive nightly laser,
fireworks and music spectacular.
Celebration City’s new rides add more high-flying thrills. The Chaos takes
riders on a wild ride with three-dimensional rolling and rotating sensations
in cars extending from a circular platform, which spins and tilts at a 60-
degree angle. As the platform whirls riders high and the cars tilt and spin,
the Chaos offers a new, unique thrill experience for ride enthusiasts.
The Flying Circus features an interactive experience where riders control
the height of the flight. Rider controls allow the riders to climb or dive in the
circus-themed gondolas as the ride swings around. Designed for kids and
families, The Flying Circus is a new, high-flying adventure.
The Tracks
PO Box 1367
Branson, MO 65615
Phone: (417) 334-1612
Fax: (417) 334-1512
Email: info@bransontracks.com
Website: http://www.bransontracks.com
Enjoy the only place in Branson Missouri where passing is expected,
getting wet is optional, and there is never an admission charge! Featuring
go-karts, bumper cars, mini-golf and kid's rides.
Ride the Ducks
PO Box 1837
Branson, MO 65615
Phone: (417) 334-5350
Fax: (417) 334-5382
Email: info@bransonducks.com
Website: http://www.bransonducks.com
See the best of Branson from a Duck. Enjoy 80 minutes of entertainment
and information as you tour Branson. See famous Country Music
Boulevard, Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery, Table Rock Lake and
Powerhouse and a spectacular scenic view from the top of Baird Mountain.
Learn a little and laugh a lot along the way. Then SPLASH into Table Rock
Lake for a relaxing cruise-all on board one amazing vehicle
Showboat Branson Belle
4800 State Highway 165
Branson, MO 65616
Phone: (800) 775-2628
Fax: (417) 336-7711
Email: gcraig@silverdollarcity.com
Website: http://showboat.silverdollarcity.com
Branson’s grandest lake attraction, the Showboat Branson Belle, launches
its 2004 season featuring the popular Steppin’ Out show with a salute to
favorite family musicals. The Showboat Branson Belle departs from its
home site at White River Landing on Table Rock Lake three times daily,
with each cruise presenting a three-course meal and a show.
New this year, the Steppin’ Out show presents a tribute to the best-loved
songs of America’s top family musicals, such as "The Music Man," "Singing
in the Rain," "The Wizard of Oz," and "The Lion King." In a new dance
section, the adagio dancers perform as characters from "Beauty and the
Beast" and "Aladdin." New for summer, the Showboat’s noon and early
dinner cruises present entertainment with a family focus and activities on
the top deck for kids and families. Steppin' Out, awarded Branson's Best
Dinner Show three years in a row, is featured on all cruises.
Hollywood Wax Museum
3030 W. Highway 76
Branson, MO 65616
Phone: (800) 720-4110
Fax: (417) 334-8202
Email: hwwaxmuseum@aol.com
Website: http://www.hollywoodwax.com
This unique and exciting attraction takes visitors of all ages on a personal
stroll down memory lane, recapturing special moments with old friends
from movies, television, music, sports and history.
Branson Scenic Railway
206 E Main Street
PO Box 924
Branson, MO 65615
Phone: (417) 334-6110
Fax: (417) 336-3909
Email: idkamp@bransontrain.com
Website: http://www.bransontrain.com
Experience the luxury of old-time train travel as you ride on a 40-mile
roundtrip excursion thru Ozark foothills and tunnels. You will learn the
history of the area as you cross bridges and trestles.
Talking Rocks Cavern
423 Fairy Cave Lane
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
Phone: (800) 600-2283
Fax: (417) 272-3788
Email: staff@talkingrockscavern.com
Website: http://www.talkingrockscavern.com
Take a 50-minute tour of a beautiful underground wonderland. There are
thousands of naturally beautiful living crystal cave formations of many
different kinds, colors, and textures growing closely together. Today these
thousands of formations are giving visitors to the Ozarks an opportunity to
see the beauty that lays beneath the surface.
Cosmic Cavern
6386 N. Hwy 21
Berryville, AR 72616
Phone: (870) 749-2298
Email: cosmiccavern@alltel.net
Website:www.cosmiccavern.com
Cosmic Cavern is one of Arkansas' hidden treasures. You'll see two
bottomless cave lakes during your 1hr and 15 minute tour. The first lake,
South Lake, has had trout in it for nearly 50 years. Some trout have gone
blind and most have lost their color. The bottom or end of these lakes have
yet to be found.
Fantastic Caverns
4872 N Farm Road 125
Springfield, MO 65803
Phone: (417) 833-2010
Fax: (417) 833-2042
Website: http://www.fantasticcaverns.com
A 50-minute guided tour follows an ancient underground riverbed filled with
massive formations. The cave stays a comfortable 60 degrees year-round.
Because you ride and never walk, Fantastic Caverns is especially
convenient for parents with small children, seniors and physically
challenged visitors.
IMAX® Entertainment Complex
3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expwy
Branson, MO 65616
Phone: (800) 419-4832
Fax: (417) 336-5348
Website: http://www.bransonimax.com
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
3326 W. Hwy 76
Branson, MO 65616
Phone: (417) 337-5300
Fax: (417) 337-5229
Email: becmkting@entcon.com
Website: http://ripleysbranson.com
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