Branson has a reputation for providing special memories and Branson’s 2008 celebration of New Years Eve will surely enhance that reputation. Nestled in the middle of the Ozarks Mountains, Branson, Missouri is noted for a variety of entertainment, natural beauty, shopping and activities that is rivaled by very few tourism destinations. Its 2008 celebration of New Years Eve will only serve to enhance that reputation.
From the informal to the formal, big or small, early or late, or with children or without children there is an activity for everyone. Whether it’s a simple meal or a formal dinner, shows, cruises, fireworks, and from horses to Elvis, Branson’s celebration New Year’s Eve 2008 will have something for everyone.
A lot of Branson’s restaurants such as Shorty Small’s, Waxy O’ Shea’s, and the Outback Pub, to name a few, are having bands and will have special celebrations at midnight. For those wanting to celebrate an alcohol free New Year’s Eve the Keeter Center, at the college of the Ozarks is celebrating New Year’s Eve with a special dinner menu and an evening of music and dancing with the NYE Trio.
Those with families, especially those with children, where a midnight celebration is not central, might want to consider Grand Country’s Amazing Pet Show or the Dixie Stampede. The Amazing Pet Show at 10:00 a.m. on both Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 features dogs and cats performing some amazing feats and other surprises that the whole family will enjoy. Dixie Stampede, a perennial Branson favorite is an exciting family show complete with a four course meal integrated into a constantly unfolding family experience involving, horses, audience participation, and action that will entertain the whole family. Show times are 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Dec. 31.
What would any special occasion in Branson be without shows? New Year’s Eve 2008 offers a variety of shows of just about every type from the Righteous Brothers and Bill Medley, with special guests Paul Revere and the Raiders to the magic of Kirby Van Burch and the Acrobats of China. From Jim Stafford’s comedy to the music, dancing and variety of Pierce Arrow, Magnificent 7, 50’s at the Hop, Grand Jubilee Hughes Brothers, and Elvis, as one of the stars being impersonated, in the Legends in Concert show, Branson’s shows will be celebrating New Year’ Eve in style.
A lot of the shows will have special events before and during the show such as dinners, appetizers etc. as part of their celebrations. Among other places, specific pricing and a more complete schedule of shows is available through the Branson Tourism Center website or by calling 1-800-785-1550.
Want to leave land and celebrate New Year’s Eve on the water, no problem; Branson offers two different cruises. The Branson Landing Princess, cruising Lake Taneycomo, will include a champagne midnight celebration welcoming in the New Year along with a buffet, dancing and an unrivaled view of Branson Landing and its Fire and Light Show on its New Years Eve cruise departing at 8:00 p.m.
Silver Dollar City’s famed paddle wheeler, the Showboat Branson Belle, will depart its birth at the While River Landing on Table Rock Lake at 8:00 p.m. The cruise includes a three course meal, a special New Years Eve Show, the celebration of the New Year and the possibility of witnessing the fabulous fireworks display from the Chateau on the Lake.
A spectacular fireworks display will be provided over Table Rock Lake by the Chateau on the Lake. The best area to view the display is from the area around the Table Rock Lake Dam. The display is the culmination of the Chateau’s New Year’s Eve celebration which starts at 7:00 p.m. and includes a reception, dinner, dancing, and a champagne celebration welcoming in the New Year at midnight.
For excitement and entertainment, New Year’s Eve in Branson will be hard to beat. Additional information is available through the Branson Tourism Center web site, by calling 1-800-785-1550 or contacting the venue directly.