4th of July falls on a Thursday this year, and we all know what that means: a four-day weekend and the opportunity to travel! We Americans love any excuse to get away, and if you’re planning a 4th of July escape from reality, we hope your wanderings bring you our way. Branson is fun every day of the year, but during holidays we think it’s extra special! This guide to the fabulous 4th is our way of bribing you with all the wonder you can expect in our all-American town!
Firecracker 5000, Branson Landing
While not everyone wants to run a 5K or 10K while on vacation, many runners take their hobby very seriously. Starting at Branson Landing at 7:30am, the Firecracker 5000 offers a variety of races for people of all ages and skill levels, including a 1-mile walk/stroll that allows even the littlest travelers a chance to participate! This special event is a local treasure and has taken place for over 19 years! The small cost attached goes to charity, so you’ll be doing a good deed as you do good things for your body. Register here today.
Star Spangled Summer Festival, Silver Dollar City
There are so many good things about this special event, but one of the best is that it starts on July 1st and lasts through the 21st, giving our guests multiple chances to keep the party going! Doesn’t America deserve a celebration that lasts more than a day? She’s going to be 243, after all! The Star Spangled Summer Festival offers an all-American buffet filled with your favorite foods, plus live entertainment that includes magicians, dancers, live music, and fun-filled stage shows. This is one event you’ll want to attend more than once, just to make sure you get to experience it all!
Landing Princess Fireworks Cruise, Lake Taneycomo
Anyone can view the fireworks from a lawn chair on the ground, but if you want to add a little extra panache to the show, the Landing Princess Fireworks Cruise is just what you need! Float around Lake Taneycomo in a 100-foot luxury yacht while watching the skies light up with the color of thousands of fireworks. This night will be about as perfect as it can get!
And Still It Gets Better
There’s no sense of letdown when this year’s 4th of July show ends, because your night gets better when you head to the comforts of our Sunset Nightly Rentals vacation properties! Comfortable, cool, stylish, and designed for today’s traveler’s needs, a stay with us can be the highlight of your patriotic celebration in Branson. Reserve yours today!
Don’t look now, but summer—and your annual family vacation—is only a few short weeks away! Every year the time passes quicker and quicker, catching families all over the world by surprise, but this year you were ready and booked your Branson vacation while the deals were hot! As your getaway grows closer, it’s time to start planning your daily itinerary. This guide to summer Branson activities will ensure that every member of your family has a vacation to remember!
Bring a Smile to the Daredevil’s Face
There are a variety of different types of vacationers, butthe daredevil is often the most difficult to please. Not in Branson, however!Branson Zipline at Wolfe Mountain in nearby Walnut Shade is a big reason why! Offering adventures for all levels of daredevilry, your hours spent flying through the trees of Branson will be some of the best spent hours of 2019.
Seek Tranquility
Many of us are drawn to the water for different reasons.From water sports to peaceful contemplations, it’s a place that every member of your family can enjoy.We suggest renting a boat and spending the day on Table Rock Lake! Table Rock Pontoon offers a wide selection of vessels, featuring everything from the simple kayak for hours of solitary fun to the giant pontoon boats capable of holding all the members of your extended family.Pick your boat and head to the seas for a day of Branson fun in the sun!
Eat Healthy and Visit a Branson Farmers Market
The Branson Farmers Market comes to Branson Landing every Tuesday evening from 3pm until 7 pm in the summer.The fresh produce, delicious baked goods, and all the seafood you can eat looks and tastes awesome at the table of your Sunset Nightly Rentals summer escape! Let your kids run mild as you browse the aisles and pick up a few souvenirs for yourself and your friends and family back home. This getaway keeps getting better and better!
Spend a Day Playing at Home
Not every fun experience happens outside the doors of your Sunset Nightly Rentals home; sometimes the most fun can be had without leaving the house! Spend some quality family time putting together complicated puzzles, plan a movie night with popcorn and wine, or get out those old board games you brought along and enjoy a rousing game of checkers or Monopoly. Putting family first is the best thing you can do during your Branson escape! Reserve your Sunset Nightly Rentals family home today.
There are 168 hours in a week, 168 hours that you may wonder how you are going to fill during your unforgettable Branson getaway. You’ve probably heard that this is THE place to watch shows performed by some of your favorite artists, but will that be enough to keep you occupied? You may have seen pictures of the beautiful landscape that includes three incredible lakes, but you won’t want to spend every hour exploring their beauty. But what you may never have heard of is our favorite amusement park, Silver Dollar City, and the variety of rides, activities, and events that are held there daily, including the Festival of Wonder at Silver Dollar City.
Festival of Wonder at Silver Dollar City is April 10 Through April 28
Silver Dollar City is often the star of the Branson shows, but during these three weeks in April, our 18th century themed amusement park outdoes itself, offering a selection of events, activities, and even foods that quite possibly will change your life! Featuring talented jugglers, skilled acrobats and artists, musicians, and pogo stunt teams that awe and amaze, you’ll wish you could spend every minute of your trip in the park soaking in the sights! Enjoy comedians that will make you laugh so hard you won’t need to do sit-ups ever again, plus the unique and amazing PaintJam featuring Dan Dunn; this popular artist creates masterpieces in a matter of minutes, right before your eyes! You’ll also find harpists that will give you a new appreciation for heavenly music and acrobats that reach new heights of amazing.
All of this and so much more makes the Festival of Wonder at Silver Dollar City an event you truly won’t want to miss. And as if that isn’t enough, they offer foods that comfort, foods that fill, and foods that will appeal to the inner daredevil you never knew existed, such as a shark or gator kabob!
As the Sun Sets on Another Perfect Day
Your time spent in Branson and at Silver Dollar City is even more special when you choose to stay in one of our Sunset Nightly Rentals vacation escapes. Comfortable, stylish, and designed to envelope you in peace and tranquility, our homes may be the highlight of your already extraordinary Branson getaway!
While many people come to Branson for the shows and scenery, there is one group that visits for an altogether different reason; this group is a mixture of old and young, male and female, well-to-do and struggling, but all share the same passion: the passion for golf. And because it’s no secret that the area has a sizeable selection of award-winning courses, we can’t blame the golf fans for flocking here in droves and following this guide to the ultimate Branson golf itinerary; we just hope you take some time to enjoy the shows and scenery as well!
Day 1, Morning: Branson Hills Golf Club, 100 N Payne Stewart Drive
We’ll start at the beginning with the course that has the best 1st hole in town(the 10th and 14th are favored as well!),the Branson Hills Golf Club. Also felt to be the best course in town, not just the home of the best 1st hole, it was designed by Chuck Smith consulting with Bobby Clampett. Offering waterfalls, creeks, and a mature forest area, the scenery is as breathtaking as the course is challenging.
Day 1, Afternoon: Ledgestone Country Club, 1600 Ledgestone Way, Reeds Spring
Located close enough to Branson Hills to allow you to start up a new game in the afternoon, Ledgestone Country Club three of the bestholesaround; the 2nd, 8th, and 13th holes are local favorites at this Tom Clark designed course. Offering meticulously groomed greens and dramatic landscape, this course is challenging for experienced golfers, but is not intimidating to the novice ones.
Day 2, Morning: Top of the Rock Golf Course, 150 Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale
Famous for its 3rd and 15th holes, Top of the Rock Course offers a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course AND an Arnold Palmer designed practice facility, making it pretty much perfect in our eyes! With views of Table Rock Lake, this par 3 course (the only one ever to be chosen for a professional championship!) is as popular for its challenges as it is for its natural landscape.
Day 2, Afternoon: Buffalo Ridge Springs, 1001 Branson Creek Boulevard, Hollister
It’s holes 4, 12, and 17 that makes a golfer’s heart go pitter patter at Buffalo Ridge Springs, a course designed by Tom Fazio and Johnny Morris. And because it’s rankedasthe #1 public course in Missouri and only 15 minutes away from Top of the Rock, you KNOW your afternoon is going to be a dream come true when you spend it on this challenging and dramatic course.
Day 3, Morning: Thousand Hills Golf Resort, 245 Wildwood Drive S, Branson
As we enter the last day of our guide, we know we won’t be able to talk about every course in the county, but we hope you enjoy those we’ve listed. Next up is Thousand Hills Golf Resort, home to the beloved 5th hole. Designed by Robert E. Cupp, the course is challenging without being intimidating and run by a friendly and professional staff.
Day 3, Afternoon: Pointe Royale Golf Course, 142 Clubhouse Drive, Branson
Finishing out three fabulous days on the greens is our 7th and 18th hole fave, Pointe Royale. Challenging and exciting, this beautiful course offers the opportunity to catch sight of bald eagles soaring over Lake Taneycomo as you try to conquer the obstacles along the way.Missing a shot here and there doesn’t seem so bad when you take a moment to absorb the peace in your surroundings!
Reserve Your Sunset Nightly Rentals Golf Escape Today
Sweet dreams of that seemingly unattainable hole-in-one is just a small part of what you can expect when you choose us for your vacation accommodations.
Although we generally look at Memorial Day as the starting pistol shot for summer, the deeper meaning behind this patriotic holiday should never be forgotten. Dedicated to those brave souls who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our freedom, this special holiday is one way we try not to forget, and when in Branson, you’ll discover that we honor the solemnity of what Memorial Day stands for while offering a lighter celebration as well. Follow this guide to our Branson Memorial Day events and celebrate a holiday that is fun and meaningful at the same time. And because you are staying in one of our Sunset Nightly Rentals, this holiday gets better every minute with plenty of Branson events!
Branson Mill Craft Village Memorial Day Fun
The entire weekend is dedicated to fun and crafting when you visit the Branson Mill Craft Village! Located at 330 Gretna Road and offering how-to demonstrations, special sales, free stuff, and raffle prizes, it’s the perfect way to fill a few hours of your long weekend!
Silver Dollar City Bluegrass & BBQ Festival
Whew, that was a close one! This all-American, nearly month-long festival ends on Memorial Day, and you nearly missed it! Featuring live bluegrass music and a very delicious all you can eat rib feast, it would be unpatriotic to skip this fantastic Silver Dollar City event!
White Water Branson, 3505 West, MO-76
As the temperatures rise, so do the water activities, and Memorial Day Weekend is the opening weekend for our favorite water park, White Water Branson! Show off your inner daredevil with a slide down the KaPau Plummet or take it easy as you drift aimlessly along the Aloha River. And even though the calendar may say you have another month until the solstice arrives, we ALL know summer is here!
Memorial Day Service, May 27th, Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, 1638 E. Highway 76
Paying homage to the soldiers who have sacrificed it all for our freedom, this special ceremony sponsored by The Branson Vietnam Veterans of America – Chapter 913 will be a moving tribute. Guaranteed not to leave a dry eye in the house, the emotions behind the speeches will be clear as our American heroes are honored in a bucolic setting that adds to solemnity of the occasion. Starting at 11 AM, it only takes a small amount of time to remember those who have passed.
Chateau on the Lake Memorial Day Celebration
Celebrating the way we Americans do best, the Chateau on the Lake Memorial Day Celebration offers barbecue, live music, and a colorful fireworks display that reflects off the waters of Lake Taneycomo! As you sit on the ground feeling full from the barbecue and happily tired from a long weekend of Memorial Day fun, take a moment to remember and offer a silent salute to those long gone.
Red, White, and Blue with Sunset Nightly Rentals
All-American and proud, we at Sunset Nightly Rentals would like to wish you a Happy Memorial Day and our fervent wish that your weekend in one of our holiday escapes is more than you dreamed it could be! Reserve your Memorial Day getaway today!
As we prepare to turn the page to a new month, one day, hopefully, marked in red, stands out above all other days in the month of May: Mother’s Day. Yes, it’s that time again, the time we take to pay homage to the most loyal person in our life, our mom. Offering unwavering support and unconditional love, our mothers have stood behind us in the best of times, besides us with an arm wrapped around our shoulders in bad times, and in front of us protecting us from the worst of times, and on this day, we show how much we appreciate everything they have done for us. And while flowers and a card are a sweet tribute, nothing says “You are the queen of our world, mom!” more than planning Branson getaways!
Breakfast in Bed
Just like us normal people, mom’s fall into two categories: morning people and night owls. But all moms tend to be the first awake in the morning and the last to go to bed at night, and all moms will appreciate the opportunity to sleep in late and be served breakfast in bed! You don’t have to build the perfect eggs benedict (although you could in our Sunset Nightly Rentals fully-equipped kitchens!); just be the early riser for a change and run over to Hurts Donuts, 1600 MO-76, for a decadent start to the day dedicated to your mom!
Pampered and Indulged
For all those times mom cleaned up our messes, cuddled with us when we were sick, or cried with us over bad break-ups and lost jobs, a trip to the spa is a perfect start to showing we recognized her sacrifices! Spa Chateau, 415 N State Highway 265, is the first place that comes to mind when we want the best; offering more than the norm when it comes to spa services, this place does it all! From the tip of her toes to the crown of her head, Spa Chateau has a service that will make her feel loved and special. The Moment of Bliss Package is our favorite, but all services are wonderful!
Dinner, a Show, and the Beauty of Table Rock Lake
A nice dinner is a great way to finish off a normal day, but on Mother’s Day, only the Showboat Branson Belle’s Captain’s Club Dinner Cruise will do! Cruising around Table Rock Lake aboard our modern version of a paddleboat while enjoying a New York Strip and a chocolate lovers’ cake is the perfect ending to a perfect Mother’s Day in Branson!
Give Your Mother the Getaway She Deserves
After a day filled with mom-centric activities, it’s time to return to your comfortable vacation property from Sunset Nightly Rentals for deep and restful sleep. Contact us today and we’ll be sure to help you plan the perfect Branson vacation that your mom surely deserves!
The beauty of an Ozarks day or night is something you just won’t be able to comprehend until you actually experience it for yourself. Tranquil and serene, yet rugged and wild, the breathtaking views will touch your soul. And because the beauty is so life-changing, we want to make sure that you get to enjoy as much of it as you can during your stay; this guide to the five best Branson outdoor activities was compiled so you can book the activities in advance and not miss out on a single moment of outdoor fun during your unforgettable Missouri getaway!
Soaring through the Trees
For those who love speed and heights, a zipline tour through the trees with Adventure Ziplines of Branson is an experience you will never forget! Offering seven ziplines anchored 70 feet up in the air and reaching speeds of up to 50 mph, they are also featuring a nighttime zipline experience for a limited time, so make your reservations today!
Kayak Adventures
With three lakes in the area, there will be plenty of opportunities to frolic in the water and doing it in a kayak is one of our favorite ways! Kayak Branson at 5403 MO-165 offers both guided and self-guided adventures guaranteed to appeal to the explorer to you, but if you are coming during the busy season, reserving in advance is imperative!
Riding Off into the Sunset
All the best Westerns ended with the lead couple riding off into the sunset together, generally atop a single magnificent horse, but in real life,we women want our OWN steed,and Pot A Gold Western Adventures allows you to do just that! Offering trail rides through the Ozarks for $40 a person an hour, this romantic adventure is one of our favorites.Call 417-337-0601 for more information and to book your trail ride today!
A Lake Cruise
Gilligan and his crew didn’t fare so well on their three-hour cruise, but we can promise you won’t end up stranded on a deserted island when you take the Main Street Marina Cocktail Cruise aboard the Lake Queen! Featuring a full cash bar, but offering no food, this 21 and over cruise is a quietly elegant way to enjoy the Branson landscape from the waters of Lake Taneycomo! Also offering dinner cruises and other sightseeing cruises, you can call 417-239-3980 for reservations or more information on the type of cruises offered.
Reaching New Heights
Daredevils may not be satisfied at the 70-footheights reached during your zipline experience, so when you feel the need to reach new heights, Chopper Charter and the helicopter tours they
offer over Branson are the only solution! Featuring preview flights for only $35 per person and tours that increase in time and length, the beauty of our lakeside hometown will touch your soul as you soar over the most memorable sights. For those who really want to do it right, a dinner flight to Top of the Rock, Chateau on the Lake, or Outback Steak and Oyster Bar will be all the proof you need to offer that your favorite traveling partner is the only person for you!
Relax in Comfort and Style
When the sun sets over another fabulous day in Branson, you’ll be relaxing in comfort and style in one of our Sunset Nightly Rentals vacation escapes. Reserve yours today!