Throughout July, come to the Titanic Museum in Branson and admire the beautiful art work of local artist Rachel Wilson, who has pieced together amazing sculptures of horses to create this wonderful free event. Created from hedge-wood sticks, these six life-like horses are located on site at the Titanic Branson. Each “horse” has its own story to tell and even a name. These sculptures truly stunning and are sure to amaze the whole family.

 After you are finished admiring the life-like horses grazing in the grass, visit the museum which is filled with actual pieces from Titanic and even a stunning re-creation of the Grand Staircase. As you enter the museum, you will receive a boarding pass with the name of an actual passenger from the Titanic. As you tour the museum, enjoy hundreds of items and several educational interactive activities. Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity to see great art and fantastic history at the Titanic Branson.

The Titanic Branson is the world’s largest museum attraction of its kind and it’s sure to be filled with great history and a memorable experience for the entire family. Along with visiting the Branson Titanic, browse through other activities and hotels in the Branson area to top off your trip.

On January 16, 2010, the Titanic Museum in Branson will host the 4th annual Ice Sculpture Competition, which is free to the public. Visitors can come and watch experienced carvers create works of art from solid blocks of ice.

 In last year’s event, 18 professional and amateur carvers worked on 250 pound blocks of ice to create a beautiful piece of art. During the event, visitors can talk to the carvers and see the works in progress. In addition, the National Ice Carving Association will be on hand to judge the pieces and announce the winning sculpture later in the day. The competition runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In other Titanic news, visitors have only a limited time left to enjoy two of the special exhibits at the Titanic. December 11 and 12 are the final days to see Santa’s Reindeer at the museum in Branson. The museum has several live reindeer on hand, and guests can take pictures and pet the reindeer. The reindeer are available from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.

In addition, the museum’s special exhibit about the Titanic movie directed by James Cameron will leave the ship on January 1, 2010, leaving visitors only a few days left to see this rare collection. The movie memorabilia collection contains pieces and artifacts from the movie, including set pieces and authentic costumes. The highlight of the collection is the diamond and sapphire necklace that boasts over 16 carats of diamonds and a 155 carat sapphire.

To find more information about these Titanic events and exhibits, see the museum’s official web site. 

BransonShows.com offers tickets for the Titanic Museum as well as over 100 other attractions and shows in Branson, as well as lodging options. Visit BransonShows.com to plan your vacation or call 1-800-987-6298 where a friendly representative is waiting to take your call.

A recent survey conducted by the American Society of Travel Agents rated Branson the third most budget-friendly travel destination in the United States for 2009. With a shaky economy tightening the pocketbooks of American families, Branson stands out as a place where you can still afford a family vacation even if you are traveling on a shoestring budget. Don’t cancel your spring or summer vacation this year – beat the recession with a vacation that won’t empty your bank account by coming to Branson, Missouri and taking advantage of our Family Pass and Play & Splash vacation discounts. 

With the Family Pass to the Titanic Museum the entire family will be able to share in the experience for one low price. The Titanic Museum allows you to learn of the ship’s fateful voyage from on-board a half size model of the ocean liner. Upon entry to the museum, you will receive a ticket with the name of one of the Titanic passengers. After viewing many of the interesting exhibits and artifacts, you can make your way to the Memorial Room and learn if your passenger survived or perished. The museum features many priceless artifacts that reveal the tragedy and heroism in the personal stories of the Titanic’s passengers. One of the highlights of the museum is the majestic Edwardian era Grand Staircase, which guests can walk up. The museum also features a Titanic Movie Exhibit that showcases memorabilia from the James Cameron movie, including a 155-carat sapphire necklace valued at a quarter million dollars! 

For a more sanguine walk back in time, the 50’s at the Hop will carry you back to the carefree days of poodle skirts, bobby socks and greased hair. And just as with the Titanic Museum, you’ll find a special Family Pass offered to help include the entire family in the fun without breaking the bank. See dance troupes and singers bring back the 1950’s with oldies such as La Bamba, He’s a Rebel, Hand Jive, and numerous other hits from the age of malt shops and drive-in theaters.  The two hour show will make you want to sing and dance and twist and shout.  

For more budget-friendly fun you will want to take advantage of the Silver Dollar City Play & Splash Pass, letting you enjoy both Silver Dollar City and White Water. From rushing roller coasters to raging water slides, you can have it all! In addition to phenomenal rides, Silver Dollar City offers over forty live shows to keep you entertained throughout the day. From country to gospel, dance to comedy, you can enjoy all sorts of fun, family-friendly shows. In addition, you can enjoy the many fine shops and restaurants in Silver Dollar City including an Apple Butter Shop and the colorfully named Buckshot Annie’s Chicken Shack. 

With great family discounts like the Family Passes and the Play & Splash Pass reducing already great prices, Branson is one of the most budget-friendly travel destinations in the country. Come to Branson for endless hours of wholesome fun and entertainment without spending your life savings. To make reservations online go to http://www.bransonshows.com/ or call us at 1-800-987-6298.