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BRANSON, MISSOURI May 18 (Sunday) - 25 (Sunday), 2008
Event Price: Single occupancy: $1,449.00pp Double occupancy: $1,149.00ppTriple occupancy: $1,049.00pp
Event Includes: * Round-trip motorcoach transportation * Eight Nights Hotel Accommodations * Seven Dinners - at locally favorite restaurants (tax and gratuity included) * Eight Continental Breakfasts, including tax and gratuity * Yakov Smirnoff Morning Show * St. Charles, MO city tour * Shoji Tabuchi Theatre * Andy Williams Moon River Theatre * Presley’s Country Jubilee show * Dixieland Breakfast Show * Ride The Ducks sightseeing tour * Admission to the Veterans Memorial Museum * Tour and tasting at Stone Hill Winery * Gateway Arch tram & movie * Branson Landing
Clothing/Weather: Casual and comfortable for your touring pleasure. The average daily high temperature in Branson during May is mid-70s; the average daily low is mid-50s. Two of 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 hotel pool and whirlpool, and a business center with high-speed internet access. All hotel rooms have hair dryers, irons, refrigerators and microwaves.
Country Inn - St. Charles, MO. Two nights (2nd night and second-to-the-last night of the tour). Located on Historic Main Street, Ameristar Casino 2 blocks, and free deluxe continental breakfast buffet with fresh waffle station. Indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, business center, guest and valet laundry, meeting room available on property. Complimentary breakfast, newspaper, local calls and "Did you forget program."
Comfort Inn Thousand Hills, Branson, MO. Three nights. The award-winning Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills is one of Branson's premiere resort hotels, showcasing superior quality service and amenities. The hotel has been a "Finalist for Comfort Inn of the Year" two years in a row. The property contains an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, sun deck, exercise room, guest laundry and gift shop. Its 108 guest rooms contain irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, in-room coffee, remote TV’s with HBO, two sink vanities and free local calls.
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.
Lewis & Clark Restaurant and Grill, St. Charles, MO. Several years ago Bob Kirkwood set out to create a restaurant in the tradition of an old English Public House. The result has become one of the most popular and successful restaurants in the entire St. Louis area. Lewis and Clarks offers a warm, traditional atmosphere with an excellent American style menu that caters to all tastes. Menu TBA.
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, 48 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. Landry’s Restaurant, Branson, MO. Landry's Seafood House locations are recognized by their movie-style marquees on the front of the restaurant. The sensational seafood, spectacular surroundings and superb service make Landry's one of the finest seafood dining choices in the nation. Sit-down dinner with tossed green salad, fresh garlic bread, a choice of: 1) Chicken & Mushrooms (chargrilled breast of chicken topped with a white wine cream sauce and served with rice pilaf and fresh vegetables), 2) Top Sirloin Steak (cooked medium - topped with sauteed mushrooms and onions and served with rice pilaf and fresh vegetables), 3) Fried Gulf Shrimp (gulf shrimp lightly breaded and fried to perfection, served with steak fries) or 4) Lemon Pepper Tilapia (a mild white fish broiled with lemon pepper seasoning and served with rice pilaf and fresh vegetables), dessert and non-alcoholic beverage.
Montana Mike’s Steakhouse, Branson, MO. Sit-down dinner with dinner salad, hot rolls, a choice of: 1) Mike’s Feature Cut Sirloin Steak, served with baked potato and vegetable, 2) Chicken Fried Sirloin Steak, served with mashed potatoes and gravy and vegetable, 3) Mike’s Fried Catfish Strips, served with baked potato and vegetable, or 4) Mountain Topper with fire grilled Chicken Breast, smothered with a mound of peppered bacon, sautéed mushrooms, shredded cheese and a touch of honey mustard, served with mashed potatoes and vegetable. All entrees are served Apple Crisp and Coffee or Iced Tea.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.
Eight breakfasts. Breakfast buffet at the Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway, two continental breakfasts at the Hampton Inn Columbus, two continental breakfasts at Comfort Inn Thousand Hills, one breakfast buffet at the Dixieland Breakfast Show and two continental breakfasts at the Country Inn St. Charles.
Attractions:
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.
Andy Williams Show, Branson, MO. Andy Williams is a musical icon who performs at his own Moon River Theatre. Andy transports the audience back to an era of romantic ballads with such legendary tunes as “Days Of Wine And Roses,” “The Theme From Love Story” and “Moon River.” In the late 60’s and early 70’s Andy’s television shows aired weekly on NBC. While you are waiting to see his show at the Moon River Theatre, you can take a walk through both the upper and lower lobby and view many pictures that were taken during these filmings. You can also take home memorabilia from your visit when you browse through his unique gift shop. Veterans Memorial Museum, Branson, MO. The Veterans Memorial Museum is a national tribute to the brave men and women who defended our liberties during the 20th Century. A visit to the museum is a powerful, emotional experience. As you wander the great halls of the museum you'll be captivated by the stories of these men and women who gave us so much. The museum is filled with the most incredible collection of wartime exhibits covering the heights and depths of human experience. For those who lived through these wars the memories brought back are vivid and overwhelming. For those that viewed the 20th Century wars through the prism of history, the museum is awe-inspiring.
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! Presley’s Country Jubilee show, Branson, MO. Branson’s First Family of Entertainment. The Presleys! Four generations on stage nightly with an unforgettable show the Los Angeles Times calls a “stomp your feet mix of music and comedy.” From new country favorites to country classics – from the zany antics of Herkimer and Cecil to the soulful reflection of southern gospel music – it’s the one Branson show Regis Philbin says “you’ve got to see.”
Yakov Smirnoff Morning
Show, Branson, MO. Yakov Smirnoff,
the famous Russian Comedian delivers explosive laughter in a show filled with
brilliant special effects, dazzling dancing, amazing juggling, heartfelt
moments, and just plain fun.
Shoji Tabuchi Show, Branson, MO. Just what is the Shoji Tabuchi Show that everyone loving American music is raving about? At its heart is Branson USA's first family of extraordinary musical entertainment....Shoji Tabuchi, his beautiful wife Dorothy and delightful daughter Christina. The family that plays, sings, and dances encompasses all the wholesome values of truly great family entertainment. Yet the show rivals the pure excitement of Las Vegas or New York. This is definitely the talk of the town!
Stone Hill Winery, Branson, MO. Stone Hill Winery-Branson is the perfect place to stop, tour, and taste their award-winning wines and selection of juices! Tours typically last one hour and include: a tour of the Cream Sherry production, demonstration of the Spumante bottling process and tasting of award-winning wines and juices.
Gateway Arch, St. Louis, MO. 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. You will also enjoy the movie “Monument To A Dream” in the visitor center at the base of the Arch, as well as the Museum of Westward Expansion.
Itinerary: DAY 1 - May 18, 2008 – Sunday (B & D) Buffet breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn (Rockaway Mall Lot #36) Depart Hilton Garden Inn at Rockaway Mall Lot #36 Lunch stop (not included) Arrive Columbus, OH - check-in at Hampton Inn for one night Dinner (included) at Cracker Barrel
DAY 2 - May 19, 2008 - Monday (CB & D) Continental breakfast (included) at your hotel Depart hotel Lunch stop - on your own *** NOW CENTRAL TIME ZONE *** Arrive St. Charles, MO - check-in at Country Inn for one night Dinner (included) at Lewis and Clark
DAY 3 - May 20, 2008 - Tuesday (CB & D) Continental breakfast (included) at your hotel Depart hotel - please check with front desk and make sure all incidentals (ie. phone calls, room service, etc.) are paid in full. St. Charles City Tour & free time to browse Main Street Arrive Branson, MO - check-in at Comfort Inn Thousand Hills for three nights Dinner (included) at Andy Williams Grill Andy Williams Show
DAY 4 - May 21, 2008 - Wednesday (CB & D) Continental breakfast (included) at your hotel Ride The Ducks Lunch (on your own) at Branson Landing Veterans Memorial Museum Free time at your hotel Dinner (included) at Landry’s Presley’s Jubilee Show
DAY 5 - May 22, 2008 - Thursday (CB & D) Continental breakfast at your hotel Yakov Smirnoff Morning Show Stone Hill Winery Dinner (included) at Montana Mike’s Shoji Tabuchi Show
DAY 6 - May 23, 2008 - Friday (CB & D) Depart hotel Dixieland Breakfast Show Lunch stop (on your own) Gateway Arch Arrive St. Charles, MO - check-in at Country Inn for one night Dinner (included) at Mother-in-Law House
DAY 7 - May 24, 2008 - Saturday (CB & D) Continental breakfast at your hotel Depart hotel Lunch stop (on your own) Arrive Columbus, OH – Hampton Inn check-in for one night Dinner (included) at Texas Roadhouse
DAY 8 - May 25, 2008 - Sunday (CB) Continental breakfast at your hotel Depart hotel (rest stops and a lunch stop will be made enroute) Return to Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway __________________________________________________________________________________________
Please contact a tour representative for more information and/or reservations at (973) 366-0600 ext. 602. |
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