For the last 12 years in Branson, Missouri, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial has made a stop in the city for Veteran’s Day. Better known as “The Wall,” the half-scale replica of the famous Washington, D.C. memorial is almost 240 feet long and features the names of the more than 58,000 veterans who gave their lives in Vietnam.

This year, The Wall visited Branson, Missouri from November 5-11, and U.S. veterans came from all over the country to see this magnificent monument.

An opening ceremony was held on November 5th, during which the colors were presented, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and the Star Spangled Banner was sung. In addition, veterans from Branson, Missouri participated in the wreath-laying ceremony, while Taps was played and a gun salute was fired.

Many of the visiting veterans stayed at Chateau on the Lake, Branson, Missouri’s only AAA Four-Diamond resort, spa and convention center, which rolled out the red carpet for these American heroes.

During the period of time that The Wall was in Branson, Missouri, the names of those inscribed on The Wall were continuously read. Branson, Missouri volunteers signed up to read the names and hometowns of each person on the Wall for 30 minutes at a time. Names were read from 8am to 10pm each of the seven days The Wall was on display in Branson, Missouri.

Next year, visitors to Branson, Missouri who are interested in visiting the town during The Wall’s tour can make reservations at Chateau on the Lake. The Wall is on public display around the same time each year.

Located on the waterfront of Lake Taneycomo, near downtown Branson, Missouri, is a new shopping, dining, and entertainment lifestyle center called Branson Landing. Visitors to Branson, Missouri will have no shortage of things to do when they visit this latest attraction.

Shopping is a favorite pastime of many guests of Chateau on the Lake one of Branson, Missouri’s most popular hotels, and Branson Landing will not disappoint. With over 100 specialty shops in the mall, including a Belk Department store and a Bass Pro Shops store, Branson, Missouri shoppers will be able to cure their retail cravings and find plenty of goodies to bring home.

When it’s time for a bite to eat or to enjoy an evening out, visitors to Branson, Missouri will find many options at the Landing. Dining options range from a quick bite and a cup of coffee to sit-down style restaurants to suit every taste. Branson, Missouri visitors looking for Italian fare might try Mama Milano’s. Or enjoy the Irish atmosphere at Waxy O’Shea’s. Seafood lovers might want to go to Joe’s Crab Shack. Options are nearly endless!

The options for entertainment at the Landing in Branson, Missouri are also numerous. For a night on the town, venues include places such as Bar Louie, a trendy restaurant and bar, or Ernie Bigg’s Dueling Piano Bar. At Ernie Bigg’s the piano players thrive on audience participation, so feel free to put in a request or sing along with the songs. Plus, Branson, Missouri visitors will find many other nightlife entertainment options at the Landing.

A unique element at Branson Landing in Branson, Missouri is the $7.5 million dancing water attraction. Featuring water, fire, light, and music, this exciting attraction was created by the same company responsible for the Bellagio’s dancing waters in Las Vegas. The choreographed shows run every day beginning at noon, every hour. Guests of Chateau on the Lake enjoy this spectacular sight as they stroll along the boardwalk of the Branson Landing.

Finally, there are plenty of options for Branson, Missouri visitors looking for hotel rooms in the area. Plus, the Branson, Missouri convention center is nearby and a perfect location for meetings, parties, or other events. Take the time to visit the Branson Landing during your trip to Branson, Missouri.