Branson, Missouri has become famous for its holiday cheer and numerous Christmas events. Branson’s Festival of Lights is a favorite for both visitors to Branson and residents because of the fun presentations and displays it has. This year, the festival of lights will be open November 01, 2010 to January 01, 2011 and people everywhere are already looking forward to going.

The Festival of Lights covers one mile of Expressway Lane just off of Shepherd of the Hills Expressway and Roark Valley Road. Over 175 different displays will be lit up for everyone’s enjoyment as they travel through in motor vehicles. All kinds of motor vehicles are welcome with everything from a standard family-size vehicle to a full-size motorcoach expected to be passing through. Children and adults are both delighted by the enchanting displays and this year promises to be just as exciting as the last.

Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Festival of Lights and check out some of the Branson Christmas Shows for this year. It promises to be an exciting season for the city of Branson!

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.

Branson is full of ways to get in the holiday spirit. However, if you still need a little nudge there are ways. One helpful idea is to take a short vacation to Branson. Whether it’s Christmas shows or a little last minute shopping, Branson has just the thing to fill you with holiday cheer.

The most obvious choice for a vacation package is the Branson Christmas Celebration and it has just what you need for a dose of holiday cheer. This package is only available during the holiday season and features admission to attractions such as the famous Trail of Lights. It also includes tickets to The Miracle of Christmas at Branson’s Sight & Sound Theatre. The lodging options are endless and you’re sure to find a hotel to suite your needs.

Another helpful option is the Branson Shows Vacation Package. While the admission to Dixie Stampede, Shoji Tabuchi and Sight & Sound Theatre may not seem like holiday fanfare, all three of these shows are quickly unveiling their Christmas productions. Your stay will be filled with Christmas carols and loads of decorations. This package also buys you three nights lodging in Branson, so you get to see a show each night!

If you’re one of those last minute shoppers then the Branson Landing Weekend Escape is your Christmas miracle. You can shop ’till you drop at Branson landing and when you need a rest you’ll have tickets for a Lake Queen Sightseeing Cruise. If you have to shop for Christmas, why not surround yourself with it? The Landing will be decorated in true Ozark Mountain Christmas fashion, which would have even Scrooge smiling before too long.

All in all, if you need a get-away without getting away from the holiday spirit that seems to be as contagious as the flu, you may want to check out Branson. You’re sure to find what you need in Branson.

With October coming to a close, it’s time for another Ozark Mountain Christmas. Branson takes this time of year very seriously. Silver Dollar City shuts down for a week to get ready, every establishment in Branson puts up festive decorations and the shows in Branson begin their holiday celebrations. This holiday season is no exception.

In early November, most of the shows in Branson will stop performing their regular summer/fall shows and begin their holiday shows. The theaters will be decorated and the stars of the shows will be singing your favorite carols and chatting up Santa Clause. If you haven’t visited Branson yet this year, now is the time to load up the family and make the trip. The holiday season in Branson is truly magical.

If you are looking for something to do with the family this holiday season, take in one of the many holiday themed shows. If you are looking to make a weekend out of the trip, there are plenty of other things to do.

The Trail of Lights is a wonderful way to get in the holiday spirit. This 160-acre homestead has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland full of lights. Each display has theme music to help bring the scene to life. As you drive through the Trail of Lights, you will find your self mesmerized.

This holiday season, take the time to visit Branson and remind yourself and your family why Christmas is such a magical time of year. Especially an Ozark Mountain Christmas.