Archive for June, 2009

Surfs up at Branson, Missouri Water Park

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

At the White Water water park in Branson, Missouri, the whole family can enjoy a day of fun in the sun. Located at the end of the Branson, Missouri strip, the park boasts over 12 acres of attractions, more than a dozen rides, and 7,000 feet of water slides. The tropical-themed Branson, Missouri water park offers two-million gallons of watery fun.

Among the most popular attractions at this Branson, Missouri destination are the Kalani Towers. Touted as “the ultimate tropical adventure,” the towers are 7.5-stories high and feature a total of six thrilling lanes to ride, including four racing slides. Visitors to Branson, Missouri can try the two slides that send you down a 300-foot drop, 75 feet of which are free-fall. These slides let riders reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour.

Other rides at the Branson, Missouri water park include a variety of tube slides. At the Bermuda Triangle, visitors from Branson, Missouri can plunge through a tube of darkness on a single tube or take a friend along on a double tube. Or take the whole family along as you ride down the Ohana Falls, where a group can ride together. And that’s only the beginning!

In addition to water and tube slides, Branson, Missouri’s White Water also offers a variety of other attractions. Try the Lazy River for a relaxing raft ride, or check out the Surfquake Wave Pool. Here, visitors from Branson, Missouri will find a 500,000-gallon pool that creates four-foot waves when the bell sounds! There are sand volleyball courts and a kiddie play area as well.

At Branson, Missouri’s favorite water park, there are also plenty of places to get a quick bite to eat, change and shower, and buy fun souvenirs from your trip. Your concierge at the Chateau on the Lake resort in Branson, Missouri can provide information on ticket prices and hours of operation.

Branson, Missouri Visitors Enjoy Fine Wine at Stone Hill

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

At the Stone Hill Winery in Branson, Missouri, all wine lovers will find something to please their palates. First-time visitors to Branson, Missouri may be surprised to learn that this unassuming winery is one of the city’s most popular attractions. Located just a short distance from the Branson, Missouri business district, visiting the winery and enjoying a glass or two is a relaxing way to spend some time.

The 12,000 sq. ft. complex has been in business in Branson, Missouri for over 160 years. The best way to experience this Branson, Missouri winery is to take the free tour. Guests from Branson, Missouri will be guided through the step-by-step winemaking process, including a short film about the origins, a walk through the Sherry maturing area, and then through the Spumante bottling process.

After the tour, guests at Branson, Missouri hotels will end up in the tasting rooms. Here, they’ll have a chance to taste any or all of the winery’s array of wines and juices. Wines range from big, bold reds to fruitier whites, roses, and sparkling varieties. Plus, many guests of Branson, Missouri hotels are especially taken by the Cream Sherry—a favorite among visitors to the winery.

Before leaving Branson, Missouri’s Stone Hill Winery, be sure to spend some time browsing in the gift shop. You can purchase bottles of wine and other wine-related items to take home. Make sure to grab some extra bottles of your favorite wine, because chances are you won’t be able to buy it too far out of Branson, Missouri!

For more information on tours at the Stone Hill Winery, ask the concierge at Branson, Missouri’s Chateau on the Lake Resort.