Trip Ideas

[caption id="attachment_456" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The parking sign at Commercial and Pacific streets is one of many places downtown you can see the Liberty Tree icon.[/caption]   Longtime Branson residents and visitors remember the Liberty Tree, a more than 200-year-old bur oak tree along the Branson Landing waterfront. The tree served as a landmark and gathering place throughout much of the city’s first century. Thanks to the Downtown Branson streetscape project, the historic tree’s memory is preserved in a number of ways. If you look closely, you’ll notice that in many places — such as atop each of downtown’s new street signs — is a Liberty Tree emblem. This icon is now used throughout downtown as a tribute to the oak. And of course the tree’s name was the chief inspiration for…

The Branson area is one of the most picturesque areas in the Midwest, and these are a few of the many great spots in Downtown Branson for shutterbugs and selfies.   1. The Branson Postcard Mural Painted in 2016, this mural has quickly become one of the favorite selfie spots in Branson. Located on Sycamore Street on the side of Cadwell's Downtown Flea Market, the 20-foot-high mural towers over anybody standing in front of it.   2. Dicks 5 & 10 / Main Street Directly across Main Street from Trolley Stop #5/#13 is one of downtown's landmarks, Dicks 5 & 10. The store itself and the items inside make a fascinating subject, and Main Street's sidewalks are another great selfie location.   3. The Branson Landing Boardwalk This more than…

[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…