Cool
mornings, hot summer sun, lakes, pools and water parks to splash around in,
cool theaters with cool matinees, lovely sunsets, a cooling evening breeze, and
summer nights with dinner and a show...All ages in your church family will love
summertime in Branson!
The
owners of Silver Dollar City theme park bring you more summer fun with
it's new, Celebration City theme park,
which opened in '03. The unique, 112-acre park includes 24 rides, multiple
layers of themed entertainment, amusements, restaurants, games, and a
spectacular evening Laser Light Show at park closing. White Water, your beach within reach, offers cool fun on a hot
Summer afternoon, and Silver Dollar City
theme park has a full-day’s worth of activities in one stop. Summer at SDC also
means several great festivals and events geared toward families and kids,
including The National Kid’s Festival
(May-August). There are also a number of other festivals, craft fairs, and fun
family events around town (see Summer calendar). And, with Splash Country
Indoors and Splash Country Outdoor water parks, as well as shopping, food,
shows, and miniature golf, Grand Country Square is a must-stop location on any
trip to Branson.
Swimming
in area lakes, boating, and jet skiing are all fun activities that can be
enjoyed in Branson. Public swimming beaches are available on Table Rock Lake at
Moonshine Beach, at Indian Point’s Corps of Engineers Campground, and at the
Port of Kimberling in Kimberling City. Paddle boat rides and kayaking are
perfect ways to explore serene inlets and nature at its best, or if you prefer
a closer look, scuba diving is an impressive adventure in pristine Ozark
Mountain lakes. A Ride the Ducks
“splash down” is even better on a hot Summer day, and don’t forget to
commemorate your family or church group’s ride with a digital photo.
The
Track, and other fun parks on the strip provide cooler evening entertainment
with Go-Kart tracks, bumper boats, and miniature golf courses.
Need alternatives to the dog days of Summer?
Branson has plenty of fun, indoor activities for you, with maybe a little
history lesson to boot! Explore the Veteran’s Memorial Museum or the new American Presidential Museum, where you can
actually step inside life-size replicas of Air Force One and the Oval Office.
Remember to get your picture taken with the President! This is a one-of-kind
experience that your family and/or church youth group will never forget.
If movies are more your “thing,” the IMAX
Entertainment Complex has IMAX movies on the BIG screens, Elite Cinema III with
Hollywood hit movies, and live shows in the Little Opry Theatre. You can also
shop and eat at the IMAX. You might also want to cool off by taking a trip down under…and
explore nature’s theater, Talking Rocks
Cavern, where it is always 62 degrees. Now that’s a cool destination!
No
trip to Branson would be complete without enjoying the surplus of fabulous food
choices, and of course, the shows, shows, shows! There are many awesome show
choices, including “Back to the 70’s,” a new show reliving a decade that
celebrated the diversity that changed our nation and some of the greatest music
of our times; “The Paul Harris Show,” a new solo venture for a Branson comedy favorite;
and “Celebrate America,” Branson’s all-new million-dollar revue
celebrating the spirit of America.
The Irresistible Comeback!
Don’t hesitate to plan your Summer Branson
excursion. You and your church family
will have the time of your lives, and once you realize the amazing
possibilities that Branson has to offer, you will be quick to plan you return
trip. By the way, Christmas is another great time to be in Branson!