Category: Downtown Branson

[caption id="attachment_416" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Stop #1 is inside the Lakeside RV Park and provides easy access to the south end of Branson Landing's parking lot, which is home to the Branson Farmers' Market and other events.[/caption]   The first stop in the Sparky trolley system is the southernmost part of the system: The Lakeside RV Park. Located at a covered pavilion at the foot of the Lake Taneycomo Bridge, this stop gives campers an easy way to get throughout downtown Branson. It also gives riders who have parked elsewhere an opportunity to explore one of the most scenic spots along the lake.   [caption id="attachment_418" align="aligncenter" width="800"] The Lakeside RV Park is owned by the City of Branson and features 160 camping sites, fishing docks and a dog park.[/caption]  …

[caption id="attachment_388" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Meranda T. and her daughters are Sparky fans![/caption] We love to see our Sparky fans sharing their photos while on the trolley! Next time you hop on-board Sparky, be sure to snap a selfie or a photo from the trolley and tag it with #RideSparky. Feel free to at-mention us anytime or ask questions via @RideSparky on Instagram and Twitter. Connect with us on your favorite network: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ridesparky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridesparky/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ridesparky/

[caption id="attachment_378" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Motorcoaches parked in Branson[/caption] Branson is definitely one of America's most motorcoach-friendly destinations, and Downtown Branson loves to see buses too! Many of the businesses, theaters and attractions in Branson appreciate the efforts of our hard-working group leaders, escorts and drivers, and often extend special benefits in the form of complimentary services, meals or discounts. Be sure to mention to our businesses that you are leading or escorting a group! Here's everything drivers and escorts need to know about loading and unloading of riders in downtown and at the Branson Landing. Two main dropoff/pickup points There are two main loading and unloading points in downtown that conveniently put your guests in the center of all the action: Main Street and Commercial On the southwest corner of the Main…

Visitors and resident love to ride the free Downtown Branson trolley while they are shopping or dining, enjoying events or live entertainment. But the Sparky trolley can also take you to the most scenic spots and parks along the Taneycomo lakefront. Here are some of the parks, scenic spots, jogging trails and more you can access via the trolley: North Beach Park [caption id="attachment_370" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] North Beach Park is popular with walkers, joggers, picnickers and nature-lovers.[/caption] Near trolley Stop #6 is North Beach Park, a 4.2 acre city park at the junction of Lake Taneycomo and Roark Creek. This park is a favorite for walkers, joggers, bike riders, picnickers and nature enthusiasts. The park features a paved walking trail that connects with the Branson Landing Boardwalk to create a…

[caption id="attachment_330" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The intersection of Main and Commercial streets reopened on March 2.[/caption]   It's a great time to visit Historic Downtown Branson and see in-person the great changes that have been happening this winter. A major portion of the Streetscape Phase 3 renovations have been completed, and Main Street has reopened. Also completed is the section of Commercial Street between Main Street and Pacific Street, now open with new wide sidewalks and clearly marked parking spots. Construction on the block of Commercial Street north of Main is still ongoing and is expected to be completed by May.   [caption id="attachment_326" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Workers lay brick pavers and set up concrete forms at the intersection of Main and Commercial Streets in mid-February 2017.[/caption]   The Phase 3 renovation…