Westgate Branson Woods Resort
Nestled on 145 beautiful wooded acres in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, Westgate Branson Woods Resort provides convenient access to spectacular lakes, championship golf courses, theme parks such as Silver Dollar City, outlet malls, eclectic attractions, family-friendly restaurants and amazing live shows in Branson – “The Live Entertainment Capital of the World!” The resort hotel rooms at Westgate Branson Woods range from economical traditional accommodations to cozy one-bedroom cabins and spacious four-bedroom cabins. In addition, Westgate Branson Woods boasts all the amenities you expect from a full-service resort hotel.
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Westgate Emerald Pointe Resort
Known as the “Gem of Table Rock Lake,” Westgate Branson Lakes at Emerald Pointe is nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains just minutes from Branson’s abundant recreational opportunities, world-class entertainment venues, outlet shopping, theme parks such as Silver Dollar City, family-friendly restaurants and eclectic attractions. Hugging the shore of sparkling Table Rock Lake, Westgate Branson Lakes at Emerald Pointe features dazzling lake views and a wide variety of watersports for the entire family such as boating, fishing, waterskiing, parasailing or just relaxing in the warm waters on a sunny day.
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About Branson, Missouri
Known as the “Live Entertainment Capital of the World,” Branson lies in Southwest Missouri within a day’s drive of more than half of the population of the United States. Nestled within the heart of the beautiful Ozark Mountains, Branson has evolved into one of the most popular family vacation destinations in the United States. Visitors to Branson can choose from more than 50 state-of-the-art theaters and approximately 100 spectacular live shows – from country music, rock ‘n’ roll, swing, jazz, gospel and blues to magic, comedy and Broadway-style musicals. Branson also boasts award-winning theme parks such as Silver Dollar City, water parks, eclectic attractions, world-class dining, outdoor recreation, outlet malls, championship golf courses, caverns and much more! Branson was named after Rueben Branson, who opened a general store in the area that became the town’s post office in 1882. Ozark tourism originated with the Shepherd of the Hills outdoor drama, which brought to life Harold Bell Wright’s famous 1907 novel of the struggles and triumphs of early Missouri settlers. The Shepherd of the Hills outdoor drama, which first opened in 1959, continues to be performed today. A variety of live theaters started to populate the area along Highway 76 (a.k.a. Country Music Boulevard) during the late 1960s. In 1967, the Presley family constructed the first theatre (Presley’s Country Jubilee) along “The Strip.” Today, Branson draws approximately 8.3 million visitors annually. The Associated Press has named Branson one of the top 20 family vacation destinations in the United States.Branson Shows & Attractions
In addition to world-class live entertainment, Branson features fun-filled theme parks such as Silver Dollar City, which first opened its doors in 1960. The award-winning Silver Dollar City boasts 30 thrilling rides and attractions, more than entertaining shows daily and six spectacular annual festivals: National KidsFest, Southern Gospel Picnic, National Harvest Festival, An Old Time Christmas, World-Fest and Bluegrass & BBQ. In addition, visitors to Silver Dollar City can take guided tours of Marvel Cave, Missouri’s deepest cave, which has been designated a National Natural Landmark by U.S. Department of the Interior.
Silver Dollar City’s operating season runs from mid-March through late December.
Branson water parks include Splash Country at Grand Country Square and White Water – the “hottest beach in the Ozarks!” Other popular Branson attractions are the American Presidents Museum, Branson Scenic Railway, Hollywood Wax Museum, IMAX Entertainment Complex, Ride the Ducks, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!, Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum, Stone Hill Winery, Talking Rocks Cavern and Veteran’s Memorial Museum.
In addition, a variety of day trips lie within a short drive of Branson such as the Battle of Carthage State Historic Site (Carthage), Big Sugar Creek State Park (near Pineville), Dickerson Park Zoo (Springfield), Fantastic Caverns (Springfield), George Washington Carver National Monument (Diamond), Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site (Lamar), Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum (Mansfield), Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site (Ash Grove), Osage Village State Historic Site (near Nevada), Prairie State Park (Mindenmines), Roaring River State Park (Cassville) and Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Zooquarium (Ash Grove).
