During this long Columbus Day weekend, Branson offers ideal sightseeing options, and activities to fill your weekend.

The fall foliage in the Ozarks has yet to reach its peak, but the Ozarks hills are beginning to show vibrant oranges and reds, and the Ride the Ducks Branson sightseeing tours offer the perfect routes to show visitors the changing colors of the season. Ride the Ducks offers a tour on Table Rock Lake as well at the Branson Landing area. While on the tour, visitors will see some of the sights of Branson on land and lake. On the Table Rock Lake tour, visitors can see the area from a vantage point on Baird Mountain.

In addition, Columbus Day weekend is one of the last weekends to experience many Branson shows before the holiday season begins in November. Noah the Musical at the Sight and Sound Theater is only playing until October 17, so this it the second to last weekend opportunity to see the amazing production of Noah and the Ark in Branson for the season.

Another fun activity to enjoy in Branson during the long weekend is shopping at the outlet centers. The Factory Merchants and the Tanger Outlet are both holding Columbus Day weekend sidewalk sales. From steep markdowns on end-of-summer merchandise to discounts on fall and winter clothes, the sidewalk sales offer many opportunities for big savings over the weekend.

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As the Southern Gospel Picnic is set to wrap up on September 7, it is time to look ahead to the next scheduled festival of Silver Dollar City. The National Harvest Festival is set to begin on September 12 and run to October 31.

The National Harvest Festival features over 500 artisans and musicians to celebrate American craftsmanship. A variety of craftsman will be at the park each Wednesday through Sunday providing demonstrations, lectures, and more. Everything from watercolor to jewelry making to wood carving can be found during the festival.

The festival also has several other events taking place. The Salute to the Great American Cowgirl will take place September 12 to 27. This event celebrates the life of traditional cowgirls and their history in America. This tribute includes a performance by the All American Cowgirl Chicks and an exhibit of photography.

Also taking place during the festival is the Missouri’s Best showcase of local and state craftsman. The World Bird Sanctuary from St. Louis will be on hand with demonstrations, and other exhibits of this section include Best of Missouri Hands and Rural Missouri Showcase. These exhibits can be found September 30 to October 31.

In addition to all of these special events, Silver Dollar City still has the great food and rides that visitors love. During the National Harvest Festival, guests can find regional cuisine throughout the park at Taste of America. Guests can find regional favorites from the Heartland, the Frontier, and the Southwest. For those with a sweet tooth, many desserts can be found at Cowboy’s Favorite Desserts.

To find more information and a complete schedule for Silver Dollar City’s National Harvest Festival, visit its official Web site.

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