It's the most wonderful time of the year!  We depart St. Louis to Branson USA.   We will arrive in Branson after our lunch stop in Springfield, MO.  The sounds of the season will come alive this afternoon at the Daniel O'Donnell Christmas Show in the beautiful Mansion Theatre. Without a doubt, Daniel O’Donnell is one of the most requested and attended entertainers to ever take to the Branson stage.  He regularly sells out shows wherever he performs and many of his concerts sell out months in advanced. The popularity of this famed Irish singer is without rival and draws people from around the world to see his limited engagement appearances.  After our show we enjoy a delicious dinner out on the town before checking into our comfortable accommodations at the Center Point Hotel (on the 76 Strip) for the next two nights.

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After a full breakfast buffet at our hotel we will enjoy some Christmas shopping and lunch along the premier Branson Landing.  Located along Lake Taneycomo, The Landing offers over 100 shops and dining experiences and features a spectacular animated 63' Christmas Tree in the Town Square with holiday music, decorations, and more!  This afternoon we board the festive Showboat Branson Belle on Table Rock Lake. This classic showboat-style activity transports guests to the days of paddleboats along the Mississippi River.  Our cruise features an exciting holiday show with everything from comedy and magic to music and dancing.  With an extremely talented four-piece live band and a group of performers that create a festive journey through decades of holiday music. We also have a scrumptious, three-course sit-down dinner. Later this evening, be entertained with another spectacular production, Christmas Wonderland Show at the King Castle Theatre.  No yuletide trip to Branson would be complete without seeing one of Branson's largest holiday productions.  A sparkling cast of singers and dancers takes you on an unforgettable and magical sleigh ride to a grand Christmas extravaganza.

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After breakfast we  depart Branson for a lunch stop in Springfield prior to visiting the new Buc-ee's Travel Center. With 53,000 square feet of merchandise and food, this Buc-ee's is the store's first location in Missouri.  Started in Texas in 1982, Buc-ee's has become an iconic American roadside stop known for its giant, colorful, chock-full-of-goodies travel center.  We then return to St. Louis late afternoon after this fun and entertaining journey!