Christmas and New Year's Eve in Downtown Branson
Visitors and locals alike enjoy the holiday season in Downtown Branson. With lights lining the streets and joy in the air, Branson is a magical place during the Christmas and New Year season.
Downtown Branson is full of the holiday hustle and bustle. Come explore Downtown’s shops, eateries, and activities to experience an Ozark Mountain Christmas during the 2024 holidays and celebrate the New Year!
Grab a Bite
If you like a tasty and healthy choice to give your metabolism a boost, then you will love Revive Juice & Coffee Bar in Historic Downtown. They offer several blends of their juices and smoothies to give your body a soothing cleanse while serving dishes from salads to breakfast sandwiches to fuel your day. Get in a friendly bowling competition while eating at Andy B's Bowl & Social on the Branson Landing, where there is a plethora of restaurants to choose from with tastes for many different palates!
For a delicious dessert, the Branson Landing will give you the chance to indulge in three styles of decadent soft chocolates. Begin at the north end of the Branson Landing (by Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen) and walk south toward Bass Pro Shops, stopping at these tasty shops along the way: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Kilwins, and Northwoods Candy Emporium.
Historic Downtown and the Branson Landing are full of world-wide cuisine, delectable desserts, and cozy coffee shops. Click Here to discover more places to eat in the area!
Branson Landing's Winter Wonderlanding
From the spectacular animated 63’ Christmas Tree in Town Square to the beautiful holiday lights, music, and décor…you’ll experience the Branson Landing as it’s magically transformed into the "Winter WonderLanding" for the holiday season.
Check Items Off your Christmas Shopping List
Find the shoe that’s the right fit for you at If The Shoe Fits. Located at 104 S. Commercial Street, this store has the perfect sizes for ladies ranging from Extra Slim to Wide (4-11) in a wide variety of styles. Browse through their store for fashionable designs on their outerwear and accessories as well. Come see all of their great products and prices to treat yourself or find a great holiday gift for a friend.
Looking for a unique gift or a nostalgic present? Dick’s 5 & 10 located at 103 W. Main St. is a great shop to visit! With a Candy Emporium that brings out the kid in everyone and toys both new and vintage, this old fashioned 5 & 10 has new items coming in daily. Also, the store has collectables on display for visitors to enjoy.
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Choose a Family Activity
Though traditionally know for its shopping, Historic Downtown Branson now has a variety of entertainment options to explore. Bring back classic family competition at the Branson Boardgame Cafe. For a small fee per person, you can choose from their library of 650 board games and play until your heart’s content! Or try The Escape Branson, where you have 60 minutes to solve the mystery of how to escape the room!
See Live Entertainment
For live music and a great dinner, make your way down to Waxy O’Shea’s Irish Pub at the Branson Landing. On most weekends, local bands play during the evening and there is Karaoke on Wednesday nights. Treat your taste buds with their various entrees, sandwiches, and more!
Enjoy spectacular performances of the Branson Landing Fountains starting at noon daily, weather permitting. Branson Landing features a scenic boardwalk along the 1.5-mile Taneycomo Lakefront. At the heart of the Landing is a vibrant town square terracing down to the $7.5 million spectacular water attraction that features the first-ever merging of water, fire, light and music. You will be amazed by the dazzling interplay of water Fountains shooting 120-foot geysers and fire cannons blasting, all choreographed to light and music. The water and fire spectacle is a creation of internationally renowned Wet Design, the producers of world-class shows for Downtown Disney marketplace in Orlando, Universal City Walk in California and the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
New Year's Eve Celebrations
Ready to ring in the New Year in Branson? Click Here to check out the best ways to celebrate! Our live music show celebrations, delicious dinners, and world-class attractions know how to bring the party!
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