http://bransontourist.com Branson, Missouri Features, Tips & More! Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:54:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Awaiting husband’s return from Iraq is tough duty all its own - It’s like only half of you is there The waiting takes it’s own type of courage and fortitude. Alicia Caperton can tell you that. “You hear about it all the time, but you don't really comprehend it until you ... http://bransontourist.com/branson/branson-woman-awaits-the-return-of-her-husband-from-iraq/ A foursome exits the Bleu Olive as we arrive. One of the women says, “That was thee best meal I have EVER had in Branson.” A strong endorsement. Expectations are now pretty high for a delicious dinner. Thankfully, our expectations are not only met, but exceeded. The Bleu Olive ... http://bransontourist.com/branson/bleu-olive-review/ Several hundred people gathered together at Branson’s beautiful Chateau on the Lake Spa and Convention Center on Monday, November 10th to celebrate the 233rd Birthday of the United States Marine Corps. In attendance were more than 100 Marines who ranged from a 19 year old, just-out-of-boot-camp private to an 87 ... http://bransontourist.com/branson/marine-corps-birthday-celebrated-in-branson-missouri/ Andy Williams, five-time Grammy Award nominee and one of America’s most beloved singers, announced a star-studded addition to the talent line-up at The Andy Williams Moon River Theater for the 2009 season. Williams stated that Bill Medley, Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and founding member of the Righteous Brothers, ... http://bransontourist.com/branson/music-legends-to-appear-in-branson-in-2009/ Missouri Gasoline Costs : * Much less expensive than most states. Branson Show Tickets : ** 25% of the cost of tickets in Las Vegas or New York Branson Lodging : ** 75% of the Nation's average hotel cost Ozarks Beauty in the Fall: *** PRICELESS ! * AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report ** Smith Travel Research ... http://bransontourist.com/branson/branson-in-the-fall/ I recently chatted with Branson resident and accomplished songwriter Pat McManus about the day he met legendary vocalist Johnny Mathis. It was 1975 and producer John Florez asked Pat to come down to Studio ‘A’ in the RCA building in Hollywood to sing on a recording session. Pat shared ‘I went ... http://bransontourist.com/branson/on-meeting-johnny-mathis/ Golf Magazine, one of the world’s most respected periodicals for golf enthusiasts, announced in its September 2008 issue that Branson Creek Golf Club, located in picturesque Ozark mountains of southwest Missouri, has been named as one of the ‘Top 100 Courses You Can Play’ in 2008-2009. Branson Creek is making ... http://bransontourist.com/branson/branson-creek-golf-club-named-one-of-america%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98top-100/ Hey kids- it’s flashback time! Close your eyes for a second and let the clock in your mind wander backwards through the 90s, then through the 80s and as you approach the 70’s, slow down when you get to December of 1973. Can you remember what we’re you doing 35 ... http://bransontourist.com/branson/of-spiders-snakes/ Test your knowledge- take the Branson Quiz! Answers can be found at the bottom of the page. Good Luck! 1. The population of Branson is: (a) 706 (b) 3552 (c) 7500 (d) 11,100. 2. How many guests visit Branson each year? (a) 2.1 mil (b) 11 mil. (c) 5.2 mil. (d) 7.9 ... http://bransontourist.com/branson/its-branson-quiz-time/ The American Bus Association, representing more than 1,000 Motorcoach and Tour companies in the United States and Canada, has recognized Branson, Missouri’s Ozark Mountain Christmas season as one of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2009. Running from early November through the end of December of each year, activities ... http://bransontourist.com/branson/branson%e2%80%99s-ozark-mountain-christmas-named-top-100-event-in-north-america/