Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Branson MO

Branson hotel.jpg

I’m on a 2 day trip in Branson videotaping a presentation at a conference. We’re staying at the Chateau on the Lake, I think the largets resort in the area. This is a view early this morning from the balcony of my hotel overlooking Table Rock Lake.

There is a new area near Downtown Branson that just opened last Thursday called Branson Landing.  It is a shopping, dining and attraction area that is about 50% complete.  The outdoor mall is anchored on either end by Bass Pro Shop and a Belk’s Department Store.  You can take a trolley up and down the main drag of the 450,000 Sq. ft. center. 

Landing.jpgThe Landing is adjacent to Lake Taneycomo and covers more than 95 acres. It also has two full-service Hilton Hotels under construction.

There are building a 220,000 sq. ft.convention center there also that should be complete in 2007.  It will also feature a $7.5 million spectacular nightly attraction that synchronizes water, fire, lights and music.

Landing Trolley.jpg

 Note:  Looks like the FTP (photo upload) worked.  This post was created yesterday (Tuesday). 

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Was this your first trip to Branson?

I ask because I am a resident and work at delivering information to area visitors and it is nice to get thoughts from people that have toured the town.

The feedback helps me to stay focused on the important topics.

Anonymous said...

How was the stay at the Chateau?? I was looking at the different Branson hotels and wanted to get your opinion on the Chateau.