Holiday Season 2020: Plan a trip to Branson, Missouri

The most wonderful time of the year is finally here, and the best place to be-Branson! Christmas is only meant to be celebrated for a month or two, but in Branson, it's easy to find Christmas decor year-round. As the weather has gotten colder, my holiday spirit is in full swing, and there are tons of Christmassy things to do from delightful shows to holiday shopping, Christmas parades and even meeting Santa Claus himself! The list of holiday activities is nearly endless, but these are some of my favorite parts of Christmas in Branson, Missouri!

I began the holiday festivities with a train ride exploring the Branson Christmas adventure decked up in fairy lighting done with tiny twinkle lights around the Silver Dollar City Theme Park. There's nothing like a parade to get your Christmas spirit going, and Branson's annual Most Wonderful Time of Year Parade is no exception. One of the most popular attractions in Branson, the Dixie Stampede Christmas Show is a true country Christmas celebration with fantastic races, stunning costumes, dancing, trick riding, and plenty of entertainment for the whole family.

During the Christmas show, all my favorite holiday characters along with Santa Claus will make an appearance. Kringle's Christmas Shop features unique ornaments, fun decor, and more holiday cheer than you'll know what to do. This store has pretty much anything you could want to purchase for the holiday season including designer-themed trees, keepsakes, and Santa dolls. From gifts to decorating your own home, you simply won't want to pass this up. I also took a drive-through light display of animated Christmas scenes, as well as more active bike rides or horseback rides through Dogwood Canyon Nature Park and a few areas offering zip line tours.

Where to stay was an easy choice for me as I opted to stay in OYO Hotel Windmill Branson based on the extensive research I had done over some time. A budget yet luxurious hotel in the area that offers a comfortable and cozy staying option for its guests. This property facilitates its guests with a comfortable accommodation choice in a home-like atmosphere. This hotel is located amid the most happening places like Hollywood, making it a good option for those of you wanting to visit this area for leisure and or also for various other types of recreation activities. The SGF-Springfield-Branson National Airport is located at a distance of only 60 minutes' drive away from this property. It is just a short walk away from Downtown Branson.

The OYO hotel has many options with the kinds of rooms available, which just fit my preferences. The property and rooms here provide various amenities for guests to make use of during their stay here. Some of them include Luggage Assistance, Reception, CCTV Cameras, Fire-Extinguisher, Step Free Access, Card Payment, 24/7 check-in, Vending Machine, Free Wifi, Wheelchair Accessible, Laundry, First Aid, Daily Housekeeping, Parking Facility, Attached Bathroom. With these facilities available at all times, the guests staying at this hotel are sure to have a memorable experience.