From high flying adventures in the Ozark Mountains to new performers at your favorite theaters, the Branson entertainment scene will be welcoming many new additions in the New Year. Branson has never had so many fantastic options!

Outdoor adventurers will welcome an exotic adventure right here in the Ozarks at Branson Zipline and Canopy Tour, which will begin its inaugural season in the spring. Branson Zipline and Canopy Tour is located just a few miles north of Branson off of Hwy 65. This tour includes several zip lines and walkways, and the course covers about one mile. The Branson Zipline also contains an ecological aspect, and you can enjoy learning about the topographical and geographical aspects of the Ozarks, as well as see the varied flora and fauna. Zip line tours grew to popularity in Costa Rica and other tropical climes, but you can experience the thrill of a canopy tour in Branson! 

For more information about the Branson Zipline and Canopy Tour, check out the official web site: www.BransonZipline.com. 

In addition to brand new offerings, Branson will also be debuting new additions at veteran attractions. Silver Dollar City has been working on a new ride, and it will debut in the spring as a part of Silver Dollar City’s 50th anniversary, which will be celebrated all year long in an on-going party. The $7 million dollar Tom & Huck’s RiverBlast will be the U.S.’s biggest water battle ride attraction. This ride features rafts equipped with water blasters that the riders can use to shoot other rafts as well as onlookers standing on the banks of the White River. This ride is designed to soak riders and is sure to be a highlight of the summer season.

To find more information on the Tom and Huck RiverBlast and Silver Dollar City’s 50th Anniversary, check out the Silver Dollar City web site. 

Two shows new in Branson in 2009 have added new features to their performances. Bill Medley and Paul Revere and the Raiders at Andy Williams’ Moon River Theatre will be welcoming Bill Haley’s Original Comets for a combo show this summer, and Andy Williams will return in the fall and winter. Yakov’s Moscow Circus will be returning for another season, and this year the circus will also have a dinner and lunch show option. In addition to seeing the circus love story, visitors can dine on an authentic Russian meal.

Meanwhile, Branson visitors can also find some new events to enjoy in 2010. The annual Ozark Mountain Spring festival will host “See the World in Branson” in April and May. This special event will celebrate the many multi-cultural and international acts, performers, and restaurants fond in Branson. Later in September, the Ironman 70.3 qualifying event will take place in Branson, and athletes will be competing for a $25,000 grand prize as well as a chance to compete in the Ironman World Championship in Florida.

BransonShows.com is your online destination for all things Branson, including both new and old activities, attractions, and shows. More announcements for 2010 will be released in the upcoming months, so be sure to check back often for more news. Visit BransonShows.com or call 1-800-987-9852 to begin planning your 2010 Branson vacation.

Branson, Missouri was selected to host an Ironman 70.3 qualifying race for the 2010 Foster-Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, Florida. Ironman 70.3 Branson is set to take place September 19, 2010.

The race allows for 2,000 participants, and registration is now open for triathletes wishing to participate in this event. Chateau on the Lake Resort and Convention Center is acting as the host hotel for this event, and the first phase of the triathlon begins there.

The Ironman 70.3 Branson begins with a 1.2 mile swim in Table Rock Lake, beginning from Chateau on the Lake and ending at Moonshine Beach. The second phase of the race is a 56 mile bike ride through the Ozarks hills, which is followed by a 13.1 mile run.

In addition to qualifying for the Ironman World Championship in Clearwater, the winner of the race wins $4,500, and monetary prizes also go to the second through sixth place winners, with $25,000 in prizes available overall. The Branson event is one of 34 qualifying events held in the U.S. for the championship event. 50 qualifying spots are up for grabs at the Branson event. The championship event is set for November 14, 2009.

Registration, event details, rules, and a schedule is available at the official Ironman Branson Web site.

For lodging during this event, check BransonShows.com for hotels and inns throughout the Branson area, including options near Table Rock Lake and Moonshine Beach. In addition, BransonShows.com offers tickets to many Branson shows and attractions to enjoy during this event. Visit BransonShows.com or call 1-800-987-6298 to set up your reservations.