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A BRANSON CHRISTMAS! November 8 (Monday) - 15 (Monday), 2010 Branson is a town of 6,000 in Missouri's Ozark Mountains which is known as "America's Showplace!"
Event Price: Single occupancy: $1,559.00pp Double occupancy: $1,249.00ppTriple occupancy: $1,149.00pp
Event Includes: * Round-trip motorcoach transportation * Seven Nights Hotel Accommodations (two nights in Columbus, OH, two nights in the St. Louis area, MO and three nights in Branson, MO) * A Lakeland Tour Director to accompany the group. * Baggage Handling at your hotels. * Seven Dinners - at locally favorite restaurants (tax and gratuity included) * One Lunch (tax and gratuity included) * One Full Breakfast Buffet, including tax and gratuity * Seven Continental Breakfasts at your hotels * Gateway Arch * St. Charles, MO city tour * Shoji Tabuchi Theatre * Andy Williams Moon River * Osmonds Christmas Show * Johnny Mathis Christmas Show * Tony Orlando & the Lennon Sisters * Jim Stafford Christmas Show * Buck Trent Morning Show * Branson Landing * Veterans Day Parade
Clothing/Weather: Casual and comfortable for your touring pleasure. The average daily high temperature in Branson during November is mid-50s; the average daily low is mid-30s. The hotels on the tour contain a swimming pool, so if you are interested, be sure to bring your swimsuit.
HOTELS: Hampton Inn, Columbus, OH. Two nights (first and last night of the tour). This property features 77 hotel rooms, elevator, indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, and a business center with high-speed internet access. All hotel rooms have hair dryers, irons, refrigerators and microwaves.
Drury Inn - Fenton, MO. One night. The property contains 141 guestrooms on 4 floors. Each guestroom contains a Flat Panel LCD TV, in-room coffee maker, hair dryers and iron & ironing board, microwave and refrigerator. Hotel amenities include an indoor/outdoor pool, whirlpool, exercise room, guest laundry, free fountain soda and fresh popcorn in the lobby daily from 3 - 10pm and free wireless high-speed internet access in the lobby.
Holiday Inn Express Green Mountain, Branson, MO. Three nights. Welcome to the Branson Holiday Inn Express Hotel, their gracious and friendly hotel staff await our arrival. The Branson Holiday Inn Express Hotel is located on Green Mountain Drive, conveniently located in the heart of the theater district, minutes away from the Pierce Arrow Theater, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, Silver Dollar City, and the Shoji Tabuchi theater. The Branson Holiday Inn Express Hotel is located 5 miles from Table Rock Lake and Lake Taneycomo. The property features an outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool, on-site guest laundry facilities. All guestrooms have color cable TV with coffee makers, irons and ironing boards and hairdryer.
Country Inn - St. Charles, MO. One night. Located on Historic Main Street, Ameristar Casino 2 blocks, and free deluxe continental breakfast buffet with fresh waffle station. The property contains an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, fitness center, business center and guest laundry. Complimentary breakfast, newspaper, local calls and "Did you forget program."
MEALS: Seven complete dinners: Cracker Barrel, Columbus, OH. A gift card will be yours to use as you wish. The menu features good country cookin’, and is full of entrée choices, such as: Homemade Chicken & Dumplings, Pork Chop, Chicken Tenderloin (fried or grilled), Pork Barbeque, Sugar Cured Ham, Catfish Fillet, Hamburger Steak (fried or grilled), Country Vegetable Plate and much more.
Drury Inn - Fenton, MO. The Drury Inn Fenton offers the 5:30 Kickback, which features hot food and cold beverages. Chicken strips, egg rolls, charbroiled meatballs, beer, wine and mixed drinks are just the beginning - there's something for everyone at Drury's 5:30 Kickback. (Available until 7:00pm)
Andy Williams Grille, Branson, MO. The restaurant is located adjacent to the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre. Dinner to consist of: Balsamic Vinaigrette House Salad, choice of: 1) 12 oz. Prime Rib with au jus and horseradish cream, served with chef’s potato and fresh vegetable medley, 2) 8 oz. Grilled Salmon with lemon and herb butter, served with rice pilaf and fresh vegetable medley, 3) Pan-seared breast of Duckling with blueberry duck jus, served with rice pilaf and fresh vegetable medley, 4) 8 oz. Grilled Filet of Tenderloin topped with bourbon peppercorn butter, served with chef’s potato and fresh vegetable medley or 5) Vegetable Lasagna made with 7 different veggies, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, served with oven baked cheese bread, Chef’s Choice Dessert and beverage. Rib Crib at Music City Centre, Branson, MO. Dinner is included at the Music City Centre prior to the Osmonds Christmas Show. Dinner to consist of: choice of Pulled Pork, Spare Ribs, Sliced Brisket, Ham or Chicken, a choice of a side (smoked beans, green beans, potato, salad, cole slaw), coffee, iced tea, lemonade and fruit cobbler.
All American Cafe, Branson, MO. Menu TBA. Mother-in-Law House, St. Charles, MO. This is one of the more unique restaurants you’re likely to find anywhere. Sit-down dinner including a homemade salad bar, tender roast beef, oven roasted potatoes, specially prepared dessert and coffee, hot tea or iced tea. Following dinner, our hostess will tell you the interesting story behind the restaurant’s unusual name.
Texas Roadhouse, Springfield, OH. A $20.00 gift card will be yours to use as you wish. They have numerous Beef, Poultry and Seafood entrees.
One Lunch at the Welk Resort (prior to the Tony Orlando & The Lennon Sisters Show). Lunch will be at Welk Resort’s Stage Door Restaurant, and will consist of: soup & salad bar, two meats, vegetables, rolls, cobbler, beverage.
Eight breakfasts. Breakfast buffet at the Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway, two continental breakfasts at the Hampton Inn Columbus, three continental breakfasts at Holiday Inn Express Thousand Hills, continental breakfast at the Country Inn St. Charles and an expanded continental breakfast at Drury Inn Fenton.
Attractions: Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri. The Gateway Arch commermerates St. Louis, Missouri as the "Gateway to the West." Completed in 1965, the inverted, weighted catenary curve of gleaming stainless steel soars 630 feet, our nation's tallest monument. We will ride to the top of the arch aboard a tram, where a 30-mile panoramic view awaits you. Passengers will also enjoy the movie "Lewis & Clark" in the visitor center at the base of the Arch.
Tony Orlando & Lennon Sisters Christmas Show at the Welk Resort. Santa brings a special gift of surprises when Tony Orlando joins the Lennon Sisters in an incredible Christmas Celebration! Tony Orlando showcases his charttopping songs including "Tie a Yellow Ribbon around the Old Oak Tree", "Sweet Gypsy Rose" and "Knock Three Times" then The Lennon Sisters sing harmony from their hearts with musical memories from their 50 years as America's Sweethearts of Song. And you better watch out when Santa,Tony and the Lennon's invite you in for some Christmas cheer! A "Ho-Ho-Ho" lot of fun!
Andy Williams Christmas Show. The splendor of Andy Williams’ live show makes it one of the most popular holiday shows in the country. Andy includes his Cookie Bear, tap-dancing penguins, wonderful production numbers and favorite holiday songs.
Veteran’s Day Parade. Branson is home to America’s Largest Veterans Day Celebration; this tribute honors the veterans who have served as the stewards of freedom. Enjoy the Veterans Day parade through downtown Branson this late morning.
Jim Stafford Christmas Show. Critically acclaimed as the "Victor Borge of the Guitar", Jim creates hilarious antics from everyday life – out of his mind and into your heart! Only Jim Stafford can combine hysterical comedy with masterful performances on the classical guitar and heart-warming stories of the human spirit. Jim Stafford’s Christmas Show gives everyone a reason to HO-HO-HO - a perfect blend of merriment, mirth and more!
Osmonds Christmas Show. Back from their sell-out world tour celebrating 50 years in show business, 'America's Favorite Family of Entertainment' is back in Branson at the Music City Centre Theatre! The Osmond Brothers have thrilled millions of people all over the world with their fast-paced show and this is one that shouldn't be missed. You’re sure to have great fun with one of America’s favorite families of entertainment celebrating Christmas as only the Osmonds can.
Shoji Tabuchi Christmas Show, Branson, MO. The show that set the standard for lavish productions pulls out all the stops for the holidays. The high-tech surprises and elaborate stage sets make the perfect ambiance for Shoji’s world-class talent.
Branson Landing, Branson, MO. Discover uncharted waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment adventures at Branson Landing, located on the waterfront of beautiful Lake Taneycomo in downtown Branson. At Branson Landing, you will have a whole new world to explore, with Belk Department Store, Bass Pro Shops and over 100 specialty stores and restaurants, PLUS... the magnificent $7.5 million water fountain spectacular, synchronized to light, sound, music and fire! Branson Area Festival of Lights. Experience the magic of the season during the Branson Area Festival of Lights 2010 as all of Branson is aglow for the holidays. The centerpiece, Branson Area Festival of Lights Drive-Through, will delight people of all ages. Your journey begins with a magical one-mile drive along a path illuminated with more than 175 displays. Branson Area Festival of Lights Drive-Through is open daily Nov. 1 – Jan. 2, 2010, from dusk until 11 p.m.
Spirit of Christmas Show. This new spectacular production was the talk of Branson in 2009 and the Branson Variety Theater is delighted to bring it back for the 2010 holiday season. Broadway's Spirit of Christmas is one of the most delightful and enchanting Christmas extravaganzas this side of New York. The spirit of Christmas comes alive in this high energy, beautifully produced Christmas spectacular, featuring newly produced segments with your favorite Christmas songs, dazzling costumes and scenery, high stepping kick lines and our amazing singers and dancers. This wonderful and exciting show radiates so much Christmas tradition and happiness it could turn on all the Christmas lights in New York City. Start Christmas off in grand style with Spirit of Christmas.
Johnny Mathis Christmas Show - backed by the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. Despite hearkening back to a pre-rock & roll era of safe, predictable pop that found the likes of Perry Como and Andy Williams dominating the airwaves, Johnny Mathis is still in fine form as he digs into seasonal perennials like "Joy To The World," "Have A Holly Jolly Christmas," and "Frosty The Snowman." A swinging arrangement of the Irving Berlin gem "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" also highlights the fact that this Texas native was Frank Sinatra's main rival in the late '50s for most popular male singer.
St. Charles City Tour, St. Charles, MO. This quaint city has a population of approx. 55,000 and has a rich history, which we’ll learn of in our city tour with a local, step-on guide. It was the first capitol of Missouri and the beginning point of Lewis & Clark’s famous expedition.
Itinerary: DAY 1 - November 8, 2010 – Monday (B & D) Buffet breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway Mall Depart Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway Mall (7:00am departure time) Lunch stop (not included) Arrive Columbus, OH - check-in at Hampton Inn for one night Dinner (included) at Cracker Barrel
DAY 2 - November 9, 2010 - Tuesday (CB & D) Continental breakfast (included) at your hotel Depart hotel Lunch stop (not included) *** NOW CENTRAL TIME ZONE *** Gateway Arch Arrive Fenton, MO - check-in at Drury Inn for one night Dinner (included) at a Fenton restaurant
DAY 3 - November 10, 2010 - Wednesday (CB & D) Continental breakfast (included) at your hotel Depart hotel Arrive Branson, MO – Tony Orlando & the Lennon Sisters at the Welk Resort (lunch included) Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Thousand Hills for three nights Dinner (included) at Andy Williams Grille Show at Andy Williams’ Moon River Theatre
DAY 4 - November 11, 2010 - Thursday (CB & D) Continental breakfast (included) at your hotel Veteran’s Day Parade in downtown Branson Lunch (not included) Jim Stafford Christmas Show Dinner (included) and the Osmonds Christmas Show
DAY 5 - November 12, 2010 - Friday (CB & D) Continental breakfast at your hotel “Spirit of Christmas” Show at Branson Variety Theater Lunch (not included) Shoji Tabuchi Show Dinner (included) Johnny Mathis Christmas Show at Mansion Theatre
DAY 6 - November 13, 2010 - Saturday (CB & D) Depart hotel Lunch stop (on your own) Arrive St. Charles, MO - check-in at Country Inn for one night Dinner (included) at Mother-in-Law House
DAY 7 - November 14, 2010 - Sunday (CB & D) Continental breakfast at your hotel Depart hotel St. Charles City Tour & free time to browse Main Street Lunch stop (on your own) Arrive Columbus, OH – Hampton Inn check-in for one night Dinner (included) at Texas Roadhouse
DAY 8 - November 15, 2010 - Monday (CB) Continental breakfast at your hotel Depart hotel (rest stops and a lunch stop will be made enroute) Return to Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway (return approximately 8:00pm) __________________________________________________________________________________________
Please contact a tour representative for more information and/or reservations at (973) 366-0600 ext. 602.
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