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.

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.

For those who enjoy live theater and performances, Branson, Missouri never disappoints. A town known for its wide variety of music, comedy, and performing arts, there are hundred of options for visitors to this Ozark mountain town to enjoy. Here is just a small sampling of some of the most popular Branson, Missouri shows to consider adding to your vacation itinerary.

The ever-popular Andy Williams All-Star Variety show is a must-see for travelers to Branson, Missouri. Based on the popular star’s 1960s television show, the Branson, Missouri stage version features Mr. Williams himself along with a cast of six more live variety acts. Currently, the show is teamed with Paul Revere & the Raiders and Bill Medley, who headline the 7pm show. Before or after the show, stop by Branson, Missouri’s Moon River Grill next door, where you can also view some artifacts from Mr. Williams’ career.

Get out your poodle skirts and get ready to shake, rattle and roll at the “50s at the Hop” show in Branson, Missouri. This is one of Branson, Missouri’s most successful stage shows to date, leading to the construction of its own theater in 2007. At this show, Branson, Missouri visitors will enjoy the sounds of the 1950s, including doo wop, Motown, gospel, Elvis, and good old-fashioned rock and roll. Song selections include Rock Around the Clock, It’s My Party, Mr. Postman, and many more of your favorites. This Branson, Missouri show will get you out of your seat and dancing.

Voted one of the most fun places to eat in Branson, Missouri, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede & Dinner Show is fun for the whole family. Now celebrating over 20 years on the stage, this Branson, Missouri show features beautiful horses, southern belles, valiant heroes, dancers, trick riders, and much more. Plus, you get to enjoy a delicious four-course meal, and maybe even participate in some games within the show.

There are hundreds of more options for those who love Branson, Missouri entertainment. Just stop by the concierge desk at Chateau on the Lake for more information, ticket prices and show times.

To celebrate the May 11, 2009 grand opening of the new Branson, Missouri airport, the first annual, weekend-long air show will be held from May 8th through the 10th. The Branson, Missouri airport is the first privately financed and operated commercial airport in the U.S. Carriers now include Air Tran and Sun Country.

The action-packed air show will feature some of the country’s top air performers. Appearances at the Branson, Missouri show will include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team, the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, wing walkers, Warbird demonstrations, and much more. The Thunderbirds are expected to be a popular attraction at the Branson, Missouri air show—these daredevils perform precision aerial maneuvers in high-performance aircraft, and have wowed observers for 56 years.

On the ground, the Branson, Missouri air show will also feature a variety of static displays. Visitors to Branson, Missouri will have opportunities to get up close and personal with such aircraft as the B-17, B-25, P-51 Mustang, Sea Fury, P-47, and the Corsair.

In addition, a special Saturday night concert has been added to the festivities in Branson, Missouri, along with a contest on Sunday where six lucky moms will celebrate Mother’s Day by wining round-trip airfare tickets. The first annual air show is sure to open the new Branson, Missouri airport in a big way. For information on tickets and show times, see the concierge at Chateau on the Lake in Branson, Missouri.

Visitors to Branson, Missouri should be aware that the area offers some of the state’s best golfing! Surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the Ozark Mountains, the golf courses in Branson, Missouri are popular among residents and visitors alike. Couple the scenery with year-round mild temperatures, and golfers visiting Branson, Missouri will find themselves in paradise!

There are nearly a dozen golf courses located in Branson, Missouri, with several others in the outlying areas. One popular course is Thousand Hills, an 18-hole Branson, Missouri layout that features electric golf carts, superbly manicured greens, and challenging sand traps, hills, and creeks. Players on this Branson, Missouri course will also have access to instructors, putting green, pro shop, club rentals, snack bar, tennis courts, and even a swimming pool.

Located just four miles south of Branson, Missouri, the Tom Fazio-designed Branson Creek Golf Club is a favorite among local golfers. This Branson, Missouri course is on a championship level and features rolling hills, bunkers, bent-grass greens, and native roughs. The Branson, Missouri club also offers many additional services, including golf instruction, rentals, beverage cars, a driving range and putting green, restaurant, banquet rooms, and a pro shop.

Another popular golf course in Branson, Missouri is Pointe Royale, an 18-hole, par 70 championship-level course. This Branson, Missouri course is challenging, with many hills, water on 10 holes, and bunkers at every hole. Visitors to Branson, Missouri can book their entire vacation at Pointe Royale, where condos are available to rent. Players here will have access to a PGA pro, pro shop, restaurant and lounge, swimming pool, and tennis courts.

To learn more, see your concierge at the Chateau on the Lake Resort in Branson, Missouri.

In just a few short months, visitors to Branson, Missouri will have a new option to travel into town. In May of 2009, the Branson, Missouri Airport (BMG) will begin operating with flights from AirTran. The Unites States’ first privately financed and operated commercial airport will have the ability to do things that municipal airports cannot do, such as offering naming rights and sponsorship opportunities.

The Branson, Missouri airport is a big deal to the city. While operations will be small in the beginning, the location of the airport offers future development possibilities for the entire city of Branson, Missouri. Commercial airline service will allow for more tourists to easily access the city, potentially increasing tourism revenues and traffic by substantial numbers. Being able to travel by air directly into the city will allow visitors to Branson, Missouri the opportunity to visit more often and stay longer.

When the airport opens in May, there will be just one runway. But visitors to Branson, Missouri will have all the amenities they need for their vacations when they land, including auto rental and ground transportation options. The airport is located just eight miles from the heart of Branson, Missouri, allowing for quick access to lodging and to all their vacation destinations.

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.