Thomas Hood, said, “Oh, if it be to choose and call thee mine, love, thou art every day my Valentine!” Although in a relationship, every day should be Valentine’s Day, on that day those in love make an extra special effort, to show their Valentine just how much they mean to them.
Particularly with this Valentine’s Day falling on a weekend, what better place to do that than in Branson, Missouri, the live entertainment capital of the world? With its many restaurants and shows offering a choice for every taste and budget, Branson has a variety of ways to share Valentine’s Day with that special someone.
From the simple café fare of a downtown staple like Clocker’s Café to an elegant gourmet meal at the Chateau on the Lake, Candle Stick, the Bleu Olive, or Zoey’s Mediterranean and everything in between, Branson offers a variety of Valentine dining experiences. Some, such as the Chateau, Zoey’s, and the Bleu Oliver are offering special menus just for Valentine’s Day. Many of the restaurants contacted suggested making reservations as early as possible because, in addition to Feb. 14 being Valentine’s Day, it is also on a weekend.
Branson Landing Cruise line has special Valentine’s Day dinner cruises scheduled for 6:45 p.m. They will be using both of their boats, the Landing Princess, a 100 foot long luxury yacht and the Lake Queen, a replica of the paddle wheel river boats of the past. On both boats a romantic gourmet dinner will be served with Champagne and chocolates while cruising Lake Taneycomo and seeing the spectacular nighttime view of Branson Landing and its fire and water Fountain Show from the water.
As one would expect in Branson, Missouri, there is a variety of live entertainment shows available to share with your Valentine. Branson’s first show, the Baldknobbers, along with Grand Country’s Grand Jubilee, the Hamner Barber Variety Show, Jim Stafford, Six, Legends in Concert, and Pierce Arrow are some of the shows having 8:00 p.m. performances. Matinee performances are being offered at 2:00 p.m. by the 50’s at the Hop, the Comedy Jamboree, and News Country with Strait Country performing at 5:00 pm.
Melody Byrd, the Marketing Manager for the Legends in Concert Show, now operating in their new location in Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theatre, said they would be offering a unique combination package for Valentine’s Day. The package consists of dinner in the theatre’s VIP area and the Legends in Concert Show. What makes the package unique is that normally the VIP area would be limited to groups, but for Valentine’s Day it is being opened to individuals.
There is a variety of packages, including lodging, for just about every budget. The Chateau on the Lake has a one night package including room, bottle of Champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, and their special four course Valentines dinner for two in its award winning Chateau Grille. Branson Tourism Center is offering special discount packages, priced according to the accommodations selected, including 3 days and 2 nights lodging, two tickets to either the Jim Stafford, Legends in Concert, or Pierce Arrow show and an additional two tickets to either SIX, Hughes Brothers, Comedy Jamboree, or Grand Jubilee show along with VIP discount coupon books.
With all Branson has to offer, why not plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day, with your special Valentine, in Branson?
