Trip Ideas

Did you know that you can track the Sparky trolleys in real-time using your mobile device or your computer? Each of our three trolleys has a GPS transmitter on-board. That information is uploaded to our tracking system, and the trolleys' positions are superimposed on a map that you can display on your phone. This is especially handy if you're at a trolley stop and wondering when the next trolley will come your way! You can access this information anywhere from this site by using the "Trolley Tracker" link at the top of each page. Here's what you'll see: Updates every minute. Trouble loading this map? Load the Sparky Spotter in Full Screen

[caption id="attachment_165" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Downtown Branson Streetscape Project, Phase 3[/caption] One of the most visible portions of the multi-million dollar downtown Branson streetscape project has begun, the section focusing on Commercial Street and the intersections of Main Street/Commercial and Atlantic Street/Commercial. The project includes improvements to the district's water lines and drainage sewers. But the most noticeable changes will be improved sidewalks, crosswalks and lighting. This will create better common areas for people to congregate. The timing was very carefully set to coincide with the slowest time of the year for traffic patterns downtown because the project will require closing of sections of Commercial Street at times. Downtown businesses are still accessible via sidewalks and alternate trolley stops, and most businesses will remain open during the winter months. The entire project is…