Branson, Missouri, in southwestern Missouri close to the border of Arkansas, is famous for its history of theater and musical performances starting in the '50's and '60's and continuing today. Highway 76 in Branson hosts more than 40 theaters. Roy Clark opened a theater in Branson in 1983, and other famous entertainers who have facilities in Branson include Andy Williams, Yakoff Smirnoff, Dick Clark and the Oak Ridge Boys. The scenic countryside and exciting nighttime shows in Branson are perfect for romantic getaways.
The Branson Scenic Railway offers exciting, though short, romantic getaway trips. The railway's unique vintage railway passenger cars create the elegant atmosphere of a past era. A dinner tour includes a four-course dinner by candlelight. The excursion winds through 40 miles of tunnels and foothills in the Ozarks with guided history of the areas. It's the perfect reason to take a quick trip to Branson overnight or for a weekend stay at a bed and breakfast.
Branson Scenic Railway
206 East Main
Branson, MO 65616
800-287-2462
bransonscenicrailway.com
There are numerous bed and breakfasts in and around Branson to choose from. The Hummingbird Inn Bed and Breakfast, just 10 minutes from Branson, offers four romantic packages for guests looking for romantic getaways. The romance packages include champagne and roses, chocolate-covered cherries, a rose-petal-strewn bed and breakfast served in your room. Jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces in the guestrooms add to the romance.
Hummingbird Inn Bed and Breakfast
256 Rubys Rest
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
417-334-5900
bransonhummingbirdinn.com
The Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center (previously the Settle Inn) is a unique hotel in Branson with themed rooms. Choose from suites such as Caesar's Palace, French Quarter, Pirates of the Caribbean and Tahitian Nights for a fantasy romantic stay. Guests enjoy 24 hour access to coffee, two indoor pools and spas, wireless Internet and complimentary breakfast.
The Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center
3050 Green Mountain Drive
Branson, MO 65616
800-677-6906
bransonsettleinn.com
Thousand Hills Golf Resort Cabins are one-bedroom, two-bedroom, two-bedroom plus loft or four-bedroom cabins. Guests enjoy romantic luxury cabins in a woodland setting with Jacuzzi tubs, fireplaces, full kitchens and screened porches. Other amenities include swimming pool, TV with DVD player, cable and premium channels, washer and dryer and linen service.
Thousand Hills Golf Resort-Cabins
245 South Wildwood Drive
Branson, MO 65616
417-336-5873
thousandhills.com/branson-lodging/branson-cabins/branson-cabin-rentals
