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Autumn Colors in Branson
Departure: Thursday, October 14, 2010 Other Multi-Day Tour - 4 Days / 3 Nights |
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(Shows are subject to change up to and including departure date) Day #1 – Thursday, October 14th: 7:00 AM - Let’s board our coach and depart for Branson, Missouri! We’ll make rest and meal stops en route as needed. 4:00 PM - We arrive in Branson and have time to check into our home for the next 3 nights – Branson Towers*. Relax and freshen up a bit before we head out to dinner and our first show here in Branson. 5:30 PM - Let’s board our coach again and depart for Montana Mike’s Restaurant for a delicious dinner*. (Reservation is at 6:00 p.m.) 7:00 PM - We depart for The Oak Ridge Boys Theater* where you’ll enjoy a fantastic show by the world famous Oak Ridge Boys. Current members Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, Richard Sterban & William Lee Golden have new hits and lots of old favorites in store for you this year. The Boys have one of the most distinctive & recognizable sounds in all of music. Their four-part, power harmonies & upbeat songs have spawned dozens of Country, Pop and Gospel hits & earned them multiple Grammy’s, Doves & Country music awards. They’ve sold over 30-million records & continue to release new music each year! (8:00 PM Showtime) 10:30 PM - Upon returning to the hotel, you’ll have vouchers that you can use to visit the Ice Cream Social* which consists of ice cream and homemade cobbler. Day #2 – Friday, October 15th: Continental Breakfast* is served at the hotel 9:15 AM - This morning we’re off to the Hamner Barber Theatre where you’ll hear the great western sounds of Ricky Boen & The Texas Mud*. Ricky Boen and The Texas Mud have been entertaining and amazing audiences for the past three years in Branson. Ricky is one of the most energetic, talented musicians to grace a stage. This 1983 World Champion fiddle player leads this incredibly gifted group of musicians which includes Mark Boyd on guitar and vocals, Ricky's dad, Darrell Boen also on vocals and guitar, Mark Pearman is the other "half" of the twin fiddles, Casey Robertson keeps the beat on the drums, Mark Abbott is on the upright bass and vocals and polishing off that Texas Swing sound is Dave Musgrave on the steel guitar. (10:00 AM Showtime) Noon - We’re off to have lunch on our own before our afternoon show. 1:00 PM - Afternoon finds us at the 76 Music Hall where you’ll enjoy Comedy Jamboree*. Comedy Jamboree is good, clean fun as it combines a variety of music and side-splitting comedy to create an upbeat and fast-paced show. Sit back and enjoy gospel, country, pop and rock; but don't get too comfortable, because when the comedy starts, you may just be the target of the laughs. This show is known to drag the audience in on the performance, so be prepared to join in the laughs - and possibly BE the laughs - at the Comedy Jamboree in Branson. (2:00 PM Showtime) 4:00 PM - After the show you’ll have a little time here at the 76 Music Mall to shop before departing for dinner. 5:30 PM - Let’s depart for Dinner* at the Stage Door Restaurant located at the Welk Resort. (Dinner is reserved for 6:00 p.m.) 7:15 PM - It’s just a short walk to the Welk Resort Theatre where you’ll enjoy a returning entertainer to Branson - Ray Stevens*. Ray is back and "Everything Is Beautiful" at the Welk Resort Theatre. Multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter, two-time Grammy winner and Branson legend Ray Stevens returns to the town he helped put on the map, with the show that everyone loved, for a special celebration of 50 years in the music business. With over 4 million albums sold in his career, Ray Stevens brings all of his hits to the Welk Resort stage: from the hilarious "Ahab the Arab, "It's Me Again Margaret" and "The Streak" to the award-winning "Misty" and "Everything Is Beautiful". A true pioneer and singular entertainer, you will never forget an evening spent with the legendary Ray Stevens. (8:00 PM Showtime) 10:30 PM - Upon returning to the hotel, you’ll have vouchers that you can use to visit the Ice Cream Social* which consists of ice cream and homemade cobbler. Day #3 – Saturday, October 16th: Continental Breakfast* is served again this morning at the hotel. 9:15 AM - This morning we’re off to the Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater for The Brett Family Singers Show*. This is cutting-edge family entertainment. The Brett Family Show, featuring Branson's Premiere Vocal Group, is an award winning two-hour production featuring remarkable musical variety for all ages. Seen on tour throughout the world, the Brett Family sings Pop, Broadway, Motown, Rock 'n' Roll, Country, Gospel and Patriotic music of all eras with astonishing precision and originality. (10:00 a.m. Showtime) 12:15 PM - Let’s grab a quick bite of lunch (on your own) before our afternoon show. 1:15 PM - Next we’re off to the Jim Stafford Theatre where you’ll enjoy the Moe Bandy Show*. The show features a wide variety of entertainment, including banjos, guitars, fiddlers, hammered dulcimers, dancing, impersonations, comedy acts, and even a bull-riding segment! Moe Brandy will treat patrons to his most famous songs, including "Good Ol' Boys, "It's a Cheatin' Situation, and "Americana." Moe's wife, Teresa, joins him on stage for incredible duets. (2:00 PM Showtime) 4:15 PM - Next we’re off to the The Keeter Center at the College of the Ozarks for a magnificent Dinner*. You’ll have time to look around and enjoy the beauty of this center before and after dinner. Dinner is served at 5:00 p.m. 6:45 PM - Let’s re-board our coach and depart for The Americana Theatre and The Haygoods Show*. In one of the most exhilarating Branson Shows you’ll ever experience, the Haygoods continue to deliver the incredible, high-energy performances their audiences have come to expect. This dynamic family of eight (seven brothers and one sister) is proficient on a multitude of instruments including fiddle, saxophone, guitar, drums, piano, harp and more. As if that were not enough, they bring the house down with powerful a cappella harmonies and expertly choreographed, energetic dance numbers! (8:00 PM Showtime) 10:30 PM - Upon returning to the hotel, you’ll have vouchers that you can use to visit the Ice Cream Social* which consists of ice cream and homemade cobbler. Day #4 – Sunday, October 17th: Continental Breakfast* is served again at the hotel. 8:00 AM - We check out, board the coach and depart for home making rest & meal stops along the way as needed. 6:00 PM - Approximate arrival time back in Peoria. Tour Includes: Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, Professional Escorts, Hotel Accommodations, Luggage Handling, All Attractions & Meals in bold print & marked with an asterisk*, Gratuities on all meals. Choice of Pickup Points for this trip are: PEORIA - Peoria Charter Waiting Room MORTON - Field Shopping Center NORMAL - Schnuck's off Raab Road CHAMPAIGN - Former Hobby Lobby / Church St. Side If your Driver & Escort have done a good job, it is appropriate to tip them. We suggest $3 per customer per day for the Driver & $3 per customer per day for the Escort(s) on this trip. Hotel: Branson Towers 236 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway Branson, Mo 65616 Phone: (417)336-4500 Cost Per Person: Single: $695.00 Double: $605.00 Triple: $565.00 Quad: $545.00 Please click Tour Policy |
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