After an included breakfast, we depart for the  Ozark, hillbilly country of BRANSON, known as  the “Country Music Capital of the Nation”. By  early afternoon we arrive in Branson and begin  at 2 p.m. with entertainment Super Star DANIEL  O’DONNELL who glides across the stage singing  all your favorites. Daniel has been seen by millions  in more than 18 countries. Following the show, we  check into the Angel Inn & Suites for a delightful  two-night stay. Tonight at 8 p.m. we are off to see  Branson’s Famous  BALDKNOBBERS,  featuring the Mabe  family. The Mabe family  began the Branson  family entertainment  phenomenon 60 years  ago in 1959. Their  perfect blend of country  music, gospel music  and comedy will keep  you at the edge of your  seat and roaring with  laughter all night long.

 This morning we enjoy a hot breakfast buffet,  complete with southern biscuits and gravy. After  breakfast at 10 a.m. we begin with the highenergy show HOT ROD AND HIGH HEELS.  Celebrating poodle skirts, sock hops, soda shops,  and teenage love, our singers/dancers and live  band are sure to stir up some fond memories of  “the good ol’ days! Followed by a short drive, we  arrive at the COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS. We  begin our visit with an elegant plated lunch, served  by the students of the college. After having some  time to browse the gift shop and beautiful Keeter  Center, we board our bus for a guided tour of the  college campus. Our guide is a student who will  share the unique concept of the college, where  students work towards their college degree and are  able to graduate nearly debt free! This evening’s  performance is the Hughes Brothers. The “World’s  Largest Performing Family” features a cast of  more than 45+ entertainers, musicians, singers,  and dancers in an all-new variety show of singing,  instruments, dancing and comedy! 

After breakfast we begin our day at 10 a.m. with  the DOWN HOME COUNTRY MORNING SHOW.  Full of traditional country music, we stop back in  time to enjoy the classics of George Jones, Dolly  Parton, Merle Haggard, Gene Watson and many  more. After the show, we are treated to the neverending Grand Country Buffet for lunch before  making our way back to Independence for the  evening, where we enjoy the Hilton Garden Inn  once again for our evening stay. 

 Following an included breakfast, it’s homeward  bound. Lunch and comfort stops will be made  enroute as we enjoy some fun activities on board  and visiting with our newly-made traveling friends!  LaVerne’s Travel thanks you for joining us on our  Annual Branson Ozark Mountain Christmas Tour.