Shepherd of the Hills Historic Homestead and Old Mill Theatre is about to celebrate 50 years of wonderful shows and history on August 6th and they’re doing it by adding an impressive new addition to the homestead, the ZipRider.  Harold Bell Wright might not have imagined the new addition in his book “Shepherd of the Hills,” but it certainly is a fun way to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Shepherd of the Hills Homestead.

The ZipRider is one of many exciting additions to the Branson, MO area. Unlike a zip line, the ZipRider is a hands-free ride with a seat for you to sit on. The ZipRider begins at the top of Inspiration Tower for awe-inspiring views of the Ozark Mountains. After much consideration, the owners of the ZipRider decided to name their new ride the Vigilante ZipRider.

Another exhilarating addition to the Branson area is the Branson Zipline and Canopy Tours. With four daytime tour options and two evening tour options, Branson Zipline and Canopy Tour offers many different types of tours to guests. Tours range from being thirty minutes long to two and a half hours long, so they fit into any schedule. These tours are a great way to see the incredible beauty of the Ozark Mountains and get some unforgettable thrills!

The exciting, new addition to Shepherd of the Hill in honor of their 50th anniversary is just one of the many exciting shows and attractions available in Branson, MO. Make sure to see what else there is to do in Branson at BransonShows.com.

Although the lights of Branson are always bright, the holiday season is an extra-special time to experience Branson at night. With the Trail of Lights, Festival of Lights, and guided lights tours, visitors have many ways to experience the Christmas lights of Branson.

The Trail of Lights at the Shepherd of the Hills Homestead is a two mile drive-thru attraction. The light displays are larger than life, and some of them are even animated! In addition, you will hear a special holiday soundtrack to accompany the displays. After you are done driving through the display trail, you can experience a bird’s eye view of Branson at night from the Inspiration Tower. If you want to add a fun dinner to the mix, enjoy a cowboy-style Christmas by adding on the Christmas on the Trail Chuckwagon Show. The Trail of Lights is open until January 2.

The Branson Visitors Bureau is also hosting its own Festival of Lights holiday tour. This lights display is a one mile drive-thru attraction that has more than 175 different displays. The Festival of Lights is located off Shepherd of the Hills Expressway and Roark Valley Road and is open until January 2. To find more information about this attraction, visit the Branson CVB Web site.

Guided sightseeing tours are also available in Branson. The Ride the Ducks Holiday Lights tour is a fun and interactive guided tour of Branson. This tour will take you down the 76 Strip and through the Trail of Lights for a one hour lights tour of Branson. In addition, you’ll even receive a complimentary Santa hat to make sure you are in the Christmas spirit! This tour is only available til December 13, so book your tour today!

BransonShows.com is your online destination for all of your Branson vacation needs. With tickets to the Trail of Lights, Christmas on the Trail Chuckwagon Show, Ride the Ducks, and so much more, your ticket to a great Branson vacation is just a click away! Check out BransonShows.com or call 1-800-987-6298 to plan your vacation today.

Labeled “Branson’s Premier Car Event,” the Super Summer Cruise at The Shepherd of the Hills Historic Homestead is drawing near. The cruise continually draws thousands car enthusiasts from near and far for a weekend that historically has included such events as a burn-out contest, a worship service, live entertainment, and awards.

Held annually during the second weekend in August, this year’s Super Summer Cruise takes place from August 6 through August 8, and the events on hand figure to be as entertaining as ever. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. thursday through Saturday, you can enjoy the Vehicle Show & Shine event at The Shepherd of the Hills, where over 500 cars are showcased. On Saturday from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Best in Show awards at Pavilion Theatre are taking place.

Without question, however, the premier event of the entire weekend is the Midnight Cruise. Taking place on Saturday right at midnight, the Midnight Cruise features a three-mile parade of classic cars along the Shepherd of the Hills Expressway and Highway 76. Eager onlookers line the streets to witness the participating cars.

The Super Summer Cruise typically consists of older models, normally from the 1950s and 1960s, but it’s not uncommon to find newer models of Ford’s, Corvettes, Chevy’s, and more. You can register your automobile online at http://www.supersummercruise.com/, where you will also find additional information about the cruise, including the various judging categories.

Regardless of whether you intend to enter your automobile into the contest, the Super Summer Cruise is the perfect way to celebrate a perfect vacation in Branson, MO!

BransonShows.com offers a wide range of lodging options near the Shepherd of the Hills Historic Homestead and any other part of the city you want to witness. You can also find additional activities and general information about Branson at that site.