Pitchers and catchers report to spring training this week, so spring is on its way! It’s also time to start thinking about vacation plans. My husband and I have selected the week we will take our vacation this year, so we are starting to plan our trip. Remember, summer is a busy time in Branson, so make your lodging reservations early!
2016 is going to be an exciting year in Branson! There are three exciting new attractions being built in Branson this year that I thought you might want to know about. Here are some details about these new attractions.
The first big new attraction is a very large Ferris wheel that used to be at The Navy Pier in Chicago. The Navy Pier is obtaining an even bigger Ferris wheel, so the old one had to go somewhere. After the Ferris wheel was disassembled, it was shipped to Branson for reassembly. The Ferris wheel will be located near The Tracks #4 location on Hwy. 76 that is next to Andy’s Frozen Custard. This huge Ferris wheel will be a great focal point on the Strip. The views from the top of the Ferris wheel will be awesome. And the breeze will sure feel nice on a hot summer day! I would like to ride on the Ferris wheel when we come to Branson this summer. Unlike my husband, I’m not afraid of heights. Here's a video of the Navy Pier Ferris wheel from The Tracks:
The second big attraction coming to Branson this year is Bigfoot on the Strip. No, this is not the hairy creature known as Bigfoot - Bigfoot on the Strip is a 200-foot tall metal tower with three separate rides - an observation elevator, a free fall drop and two slingshots suspended above the ground. The Bigfoot will be located on the Strip, near the old $1 Shop and across from The Tracks #5. There will be food trucks located all around the Bigfoot. You can read all about the Bigfoot here. Here's an artist rendering of what the Bigfoot will look like:
The third new attraction in Branson is Fritz's Adventure, which will be located at 1425 W. Hwy. 76, close to Dixie Stampede. Fritz's Adventure is a large building that will bring the great outdoors indoors, with climbing, a zip line, sliding, swinging, parkour (yes, I had to look that up), and a restaurant. It sounds like a place you could let your preteen and teenage boys run around in and burn off some energy while you relax in the restaurant. Fritz's is scheduled to open in summer 2016.
There are some other changes coming to Branson this year. Dixie Stampede (the building and the show) is also undergoing some renovations, with a new set, new music, and new lighting. You can read more about all the changes here. Stone Hill Winery is under new management and has changed its name to Curling Vine Winery. You can still take the free tours and taste the wine and juice. It's a fun, free activity, especially on a rainy day.
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Thanks for reading! See you next time!
Diane
