Warm up With Branson’s Hot Winter Fun

Experience some of Branson’s world-famous Ozarks hospitality during Hot Winter Fun in January, February and March. You can go shopping, enjoy a variety of dining options, take in a museum, play golf, reel in a record-sized bass on Table Rock Lake, and see a show, all during Hot Winter Fun!

Stop at one of the two Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Welcome Centers located just off Highway 65 at the intersection of Hwy. 160 and at the intersection of Hwy. 248 to pick up a free guide to all the exciting things going on in the Branson area during Hot Winter Fun or call 1-800-214-3661. Many participating Hot Winter Fun businesses will also be happy to tell you what’s going on in town.

Special events during Hot Winter Fun include:

Hot Winter Fun Museum Crawl –Catch up on the history of the past or discover the hidden wonders of the present and win a vacation for four to Washington DC! register for a chance to win this free trip. (Click here for additional information)

January Shopping Extravaganza – From the outlet malls to individual specialty stores, Branson is a perfect shopping destination, especially during this relaxed time of year. You can shop till you drop at places like Tanger Outlet Center. They’re open in January, February and March with the same store hours as the rest of the year. After a long day shopping, you can enjoy a delicious dinner in one of our fine restaurants, and then snuggle up in a warm and cozy accommodation that’s just right for you and that special someone.

Hot Winter Fun Superbowl Spectacular – It’s the biggest football party of the year. Plan yours in Branson during Hot Winter Fun. Multiple locations around town will celebrate the big game with special packages, big screen TV’s and fun events. Call the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-214-3661 for a list of party locations and details.

Tri-Lakes Community Theatre – What do Branson area residents do in their spare time? Some of them perform in the Tri-Lakes Community Theatre. Productions star both professional Branson music industry folks and traditional community theater enthusiasts alike. Three plays are presented each year during January and February. This year come see: The Follies, Jan. 15^th; “Big River,” Jan. 28th-30th and Feb. 4th-6^th; “Bus Stop, Feb. 18th-20th and Feb. 25th-27th. For more details, call 417-335-4241.

Golfing in Branson – Branson boasts 10 professional golf courses and 363 days a year in which to improve your game. You can play golf in Branson every day of the year except Christmas and New Year’s Day. Hot Winter Fun is a great time to receive some one-on-one instruction from one of the area’s pros. For more information, visit http://www.golfbranson.com/.

Hot Winter Fun Big Show – See many of the entertainers of Hot Winter Fun on one stage, for one night only, on Monday, Feb. 14^th at 7:00 pm at the Jim Stafford Theatre. Call early for tickets: 417-335-8080.

NAIA Hoops Fest 2005 – Don’t miss the excitement of the NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament, as College of the Ozarks and Branson welcome 32 teams from across the country, March 9th-15th, 2005. For more details and ticket information, call 417-334-6411.

IMAX Film Festival – Don’t miss the 12^th Annual Film Festival in March and April.Complete dates and movies will be announced in early 2005. Call 800-419-4832 or visit www.bransonimax.com.