Whether you are a Branson, Missouri resident or a first-time visitor, dining-out is sure to be on your menu. If there’s one place that you absolutely must put on your “to-do” list, it is the Chateau Grille at Branson, Missouri’s only AAA Four-Diamond resort and spa – Chateau on the Lake.

Branson, Missouri’s Chateau Grille offers stunning views of pristine Table Rock Lake and is known far and wide for its elegant presentation and exceptional cuisine. Reflecting the calming nature of the Midwest, this award-winning Branson, Missouri restaurant exceeds expectations with delectable delights that represent the essence of Chateau on the Lake.

Winner of Wine Spectator magazine’s prestigious “Award of Excellence,” Branson, Missouri’s Chateau Grille features a unique six-page wine list that promises the perfect complement for each of its precisely prepared dishes.

Guests can also discover Chateau Grille’s special secrets by requesting the Chef’s Table – available by advance reservations only. Guests receive the Chef’s insights on recipes and preparation, and enjoy discussing unique Branson, Missouri spices, flavors and wine pairings.

What’s more, Chateau Grille offers Branson, Missouri’s most incredible Sunday Brunch – one that takes Branson, Missouri guests around the world. Each week Brunch features special entrées, salads, and more from a different country or geographic region. Recent features include Glazed Brisket with a Bourbon BBQ sauce as part of a Southern Cookin’ menu; Creole Chicken as part of a Polynesian feast; and Beef Barbacoa Enchiladas and Oaxaca Cheese for a taste of Mexico. Special entrées are served along with Chateau Grille’s traditional variety of soups and salads, cheese display, seafood display, an incredible array of desserts and more to delight the Branson, Missouri guests.

For reservations at Branson, Missouri’s award-winning Chateau Grille, call Chateau on the Lake at 888-333-LAKE (5253) today.

For a powerful, emotional and historical experience, guests staying at Branson, Missouri hotels and resorts must visit the Veterans Memorial Museum. This Branson, Missouri attraction is a national tribute to the brave men and women who defended our liberties during the 20th Century.

The museum is filled with the most incredible collection of wartime exhibits covering the heights and depths of human experience. As visitors wander the great halls of this Branson, Missouri museum, they are captivated by the stories of these men and women who gave us so much.

The Veterans Memorial Museum in Branson, Missouri is composed of ten great halls covering the wars and conflicts of the 20th Century. Circulation and viewing starts in the World War I Hall, progressing through World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and more. All together, it is truly one of Branson, Missouri’s most stirring tributes.

The vast array of exhibits at this Branson, Missouri museum inspires reflection and creates an intense curiosity about the personal experiences of those who wore the uniforms, fired the weapons, lived as POWs, received the medals, flew the planes, and served our country so well. To that end, the names of the men and women killed in action in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and recent conflicts of the 20th Century are displayed on the walls of the halls.

Many of the exhibits were compiled with the help of veterans and their families, and include these veterans’ personal stories. The world’s largest war memorial bronze sculpture – over 70 feet long, weighing 15 tons – is the hallmark of this Branson, Missouri museum and features 50 life-size statues storming a beach. Each statue was modeled after a combat soldier from one of the 50 states.

Put the Veterans Memorial Museum on your list of must-see sites when visiting Branson, Missouri, and give yourself plenty of time to take a national journey through our history and our freedoms.

For information about visiting the Veterans Memorial Museum during your stay at Branson, Missouri’s only AAA Four-Diamond resort and spa, call Chateau on the Lake at 888-333-LAKE (5253) today.

Branson, Missouri’s Tropical Adventure Park, White Water, offers the largest selection of rides and attractions in the Ozarks. The 12-acre park has nearly 7,000 feet of slides, more than a dozen rides and attractions, and two million gallons of cool, water fun where guests of Branson, Missouri hotels like Chateau on the Lake can swim, surf, splash and slide. Adventures at White Water range from fast-paced thrill slides to a gently flowing river for floating.

The Branson, Missouri region’s largest high-speed water ride is Kalani Towers, which has two 300-foot drop slides for freefall body sliding at speeds up to 40 mph, and four additional 312-foot slides for lane racing at speeds up to 25 miles per hour. The huge drop slides are an incredible thrill, but even more popular are the four-lane racing slides – families staying at Branson, Missouri hotels love to race each other.

Other favorites among families staying at Branson, Missouri hotels include Surfquake, a 500,000-gallon wave pool with 4-foot waves, and the Lazy River, a gently moving river for floating and soaking up the sun.

Families visiting Branson, Missouri with smaller children will appreciate Splash Island, a play area that features shooting nozzles, spray hoses and slides, all in a shallow pool; and LittleSquirts’ Waterworks for toddlers, with tunnels, slides and sprays for water play without water depth.

Along with shaded areas, tropical landscapes and an assortment of island-themed foods, guests from Branson, Missouri hotels will find Cool Cabanas for rent, each enclosed on two sides with a television, fan and seating for up to 8 people.

For information about visiting White Water this summer during your stay at Branson, Missouri’s only AAA Four-Diamond resort and spa, call Chateau on the Lake at 888-333-LAKE (5253) today.

For 13 years, the Acrobats of China have been thrilling crowds in Branson, Missouri with breathtaking performances that feature colorful backdrops and beautiful costumes designed celebrate the exotic wonders of China.

New in 2010, The Acrobats of China featuring The New Shanghai Circus is a spectacular extravaganza of more than 40 acrobats who bring the Orient to Branson, Missouri. Their internationally award-winning acts include Jar Juggling, Hoop-Diving, Daring Trapeze and exciting aerial ballet. Along with dramatic acrobats, you’ll witness elegant eastern dance, mysterious magic, mystical music and more.

Acrobatics are a national sport in China, and the Shanghai Circus has been awarded numerous gold and silver medals in competition. Spectators at the show in Branson, Missouri will be amazed by the level of their performance and the shear thrills of the experience. That’s what makes it one of the “must-sees” for every visitor to Branson, Missouri.

A perfect show for all ages, guests of Chateau on the Lake, Branson, Missouri’s only AAA Four-Diamond resort and spa, repeatedly return and book tickets to see The Acrobats of China – not just for the breathtaking feats of strength, flexibility, balance, contortion and magic, but because the show continually changes from season to season, which is the case with many of the shows in Branson, Missouri.

Branson, Missouri also has many attractions, from Silver Dollar City amusement park and Titanic: The World’s Largest Interactive Titanic Museum & Exhibition to outlet malls and downtown shopping at Branson Landing right in the heart of Branson, Missouri.

The Acrobats of China featuring The New Shanghai Circus is booked in Branson, Missouri through 2010. After that, who knows? For information about seeing them perform this summer, and reservations to stay at Branson, Missouri’s only AAA Four-Diamond resort and spa, call Chateau on the Lake at 888-333-LAKE (5253) today.

Visitors to Branson, Missouri are blessed with a wealth of activities, shows and attractions to entertain them. One that many overlook – primarily because it is not actually IN Branson, Missouri – is a fantastic lake cruise aboard the magnificent Showboat Branson Belle!

Guests staying at beautiful Branson, Missouri hotels such as Chateau on the Lake will journey past lush Ozark Mountains on the crystal clear waters of Table Rock Lake during a two-hour lake cruise where they will experience fabulous Branson dining and one of the best shows Branson, Missouri has to offer.

The Showboat Branson Belle features a delicious three-course meal prepared fresh daily and served by a professional wait staff, followed by “Showstoppers,” an exciting Branson, Missouri production starring a tremendously talented cast showcasing over 30 award-winning musical numbers, with 15 new selections in 2010, including “Thriller,” “It’s Raining Men” and “I Can Go The Distance.”

Stars of this Branson, Missouri spectacular include Tenor Cameron Hansen, whose soulful appearances include Light of the World Spectacular at the 2002 Olympics, CBS’s Touched By An Angel and Silver Dollar City’s A Dickens’ Christmas Carol; Baritone Chip Holderman, who has performed on a variety of Branson, Missouri stages, including Welk Resort Theater, The Osmond Family Theater and Silver Dollar City; Alto Miranda Vannoy, who has been featured in 42nd Street, Anything Goes, West Side Story and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; Soprano Gretchen Gerlach, who returned home to Branson, Missouri, where she has performed as lead dancer, featured soloist and equestrian performer at Dixie Stampede.

The Showboat Branson Belle operates from mid-March through December, and there are often special offers and discounts available. What’s more, this unique Branson, Missouri attraction is fun for the entire family – and kids are always half price!

For information about the Showboat Branson Belle and other exciting attractions in and around Branson, Missouri’s only AAA Four-Diamond resort and spa, call 1-888-333-LAKE (5253) and talk to the concierge at Chateau on the Lake.

As the weather starts to heat up so do the stages in Branson, Missouri and at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 17th, Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater will be sizzling with Branson, Missouri’s 16th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show! Branson, Missouri, also known as the “live music show capital of the world,” is the perfect place to escape the winter blues during February and March, and Branson, Missouri’s Hot Winter Fun Big Show is the perfect opportunity to sample a wide variety of shows and performers in one exciting show.

Branson, Missouri’s Big Show provides the audience a chance to see portions of shows that are open during the winter months, including Jim Stafford, Legends In Concert, Hughes Brothers Show, Pierce Arrow, Kirby Van Burch, Circle B Supper Show, Grand Jubilee, Smoke On The Mountain, Always & Forever Patsy Cline, Comedy Jamboree, Red, Hot, & Blue, Rock N Roll is Here to Stay, Rock U Mentally, Top 10 Rock and Roll Revue, and more.

The Hot Winter Fun Big Show is a great opportunity for guests staying at Chateau on the Lake – Branson, Missouri’s only AAA Four-Diamond resort and spa – to discover the city’s broad spectrum of entertainment options. While the perception of many is that the Branson, Missouri shows are predominantly old-fashioned and country-focused, there is a wide array of contemporary choices to please the whole family.

Of course, guests of Chateau on the Lake also have the opportunity to dine in one of Branson, Missouri’s finest restaurants – the Wine Spectator Award-winning Chateau Grille – and to relax and rejuvenate in the new 9,000 sq. ft. Spa Chateau – Branson, Missouri’s most elegant day-spa.

For more information about all the exciting things to do at and around Branson, Missouri’s one-and-only AAA Four-Diamond resort and spa, please call 1-888-333-LAKE (5253) and talk to Chateau on the Lake.

When the cold winds blow, many head to the Ozark Mountains near Branson, Missouri to warm their hearts with music and fun during Branson, Missouri’s festive winter celebration.

Hot Winter fun is Branson, Missouri’s answer to the winter blues! Enjoy exciting shows and attractions. Go on a leisurely shopping spree at three, huge outlet malls, where the bargains are bountiful. Watch a beautiful winter sunset playing against the mountains.

For guests staying at Chateau on the Lake, there’s dining in one of Branson, Missouri’s finest restaurants, the Wine Spectator Award-winning Chateau Grille. The resort also features the new 9,000 sq. ft. Spa Chateau, Branson, Missouri’s most elegant day-spa.

If you’re up for an evening out, one of the city’s favorite performers is Jim Stafford. Voted Branson, Missouri’s Best Entertainer, Jim Stafford is the brilliant, zany comic who gave us the song Spiders & Snakes. Known as the “Victor Borge of guitar,” Jim delivers a two-hour, laugh-filled show packed full of guitarmania.

The singer, songwriter, comic-genius, and entertainer extraordinaire is self-taught on guitar, fiddle, piano, banjo, organ, harmonica, and the human brain – and he brings all of them into play during his Branson, Missouri show.

From the opening moments of his zany show you’re in for an action-packed adventure and some incredible guitar playing. Laser lights, a real 3-D Virtual Thrill Ride (created and developed in-house at Jim’s theater), flying saucers and stampeding cows are just a few of the deliriously delightful surprises that await you at the Jim Stafford Theatre in Branson, Missouri.

For more information, visit http://www.bransongroups.com or talk to your concierge at Chateau on the Lake.

Branson, Missouri is known for a wide variety of entertainment options, but beginning in early 2010, guests will have a new fun way to spend an afternoon. The Branson, Missouri Zipline is set to open in the springtime, offering an exhilarating way to experience the beauty of the Ozark Mountains and surrounding terrain. Visitors to Branson, Missouri can find the Branson Zipline conveniently located off of Highway 65.

Visitors to the Branson, Missouri Zipline attraction will learn that ziplines actually originated in Costa Rica as a means of transportation through the Costa Rican jungle. Today, zipline tours like the one in Branson, Missouri are becoming more and more popular—the rush of excitement often gets visitors hooked after their first time on the zipline!

At this Branson, Missouri location, guests will spend their tour exploring more than one mile worth of ziplines, canopy walks, and platforms. Generally, it is suggested that visitors to Branson, Missouri allow up to about three and a half hours in total to get through the course and gift shop. Each Branson, Missouri zipline tour group will be accompanied through the course by a certified guide, who will help with equipment and landings and will point out some of the most interesting ecological and topographical aspects of the Ozarks.

There are only a few restrictions of which visitors to Branson, Missouri need to be aware. There are no age restrictions, but participants must fall within certain weight guidelines. The Zipline guides ask guests of Branson, Missouri to wear clothing that is comfortable for physical activity, as well as closed shoes. Visitors to Branson, Missouri are welcome to document their tour with cameras, provided that they are attached to your person by a strap.

The Branson, Missouri attraction is expected to book up quickly, so make your reservations as far in advance as possible. For more information on the Branson, Missouri Zipline and updates on the approaching grand opening, visit www.bransonzipline.com.

Look no further than Chateau on the Lake in Branson, Missouri for the best place to ring in the New Year! This beautiful Branson, Missouri resort is known as the “Castle in the Ozarks” and is the perfect setting to enjoy New Year’s Eve festivities in high style. In addition to a special New Year’s Eve party, guests of this Branson, Missouri destination will find plenty of other ways to relax at Chateau on the Lake, as well.

New Year’s Eve is always a special night, and the Branson, Missouri Chateau on the Lake resort is throwing an exciting party. On Thursday, December 31, 2009, Branson, Missouri guests will enjoy the “50s Sock Hop” theme party beginning at 7:30 p.m. Branson, Missouri visitors can enjoy appetizers with a three-course “surf and turf” dinner beginning at 8:30 p.m.

Afterward, the Branson, Missouri party really begins when SH-Boom takes the stage. This Midwest show band will entertain guests of Branson, Missouri’s Chateau on the Lake with the sounds of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. At midnight, Branson, Missouri visitors will enjoy a champagne toast and balloon drop, followed by a spectacular fireworks show outside.

Branson, Missouri guests who take advantage of New Year’s Eve room packages will receive one-night accommodations, two admissions to the party, and a late 6:00 p.m. check-out the next day. During their stay at Chateau on the Lake, Branson, Missouri guests can also relax with spa treatments, dine at the Chateau Grille, or spend some time exploring Branson.

For more information on the Branson, Missouri Chateau on the Lake Resort, or to make reservations for New Year’s Eve, visit www.chateauonthelake.com. Start 2010 off right with a memorable visit to Branson, Missouri!

Branson, Missouri is known for having some of the country’s best stage shows. At the Branson, Missouri Variety Theater, visitors can choose from several award-winning shows and productions. This favorite Branson, Missouri venue is located right on Branson’s Country Music Boulevard, making it easily accessible and within close proximity to many restaurants and dining establishments.

The Branson, Missouri Variety Theater is known for its unbelievable entertainment and dazzling shows. There are currently four shows from which guests of Branson, Missouri can choose, including a special Christmas-themed show. David King, one of England’s most respected international producers, produces the shows at this Branson, Missouri venue.

For those visitors to Branson, Missouri who enjoy Broadway productions, the Broadway! show is an excellent way to see all of your favorite shows in one evening. Guests of Branson, Missouri can currently see Broadway! The Star-Spangled Celebration! This show takes Branson, Missouri visitors through some of the most famous Broadway shows of all time, including Grease, Oklahoma, Chicago, Cabaret, Mama Mia, and many others.

Another popular show at this Branson, Missouri theater is the Spirit of the Dance. Now in its tenth season, this show features Irish dancing combined with other international rhythms, such as tango, flamenco, and salsa. This Branson, Missouri show is performed by the world-champion dancers of the Irish International Dance Company.

There are two more shows on stage at the Branson, Missouri Variety Theater. For those guests of Branson, Missouri who enjoy operatic performances, the Twelve Irish Tenors is a perfect choice. This talented group performs everything from opera and pop to jazz and classical. Or, for families visiting Branson, Missouri during the holidays, the Spirit of Christmas is perfect. On stage for just two years now, this holiday show combines Broadway and Christmas into one spectacular show.

For more information, contact the concierge at Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa or visit www.bransonvarietytheater.com.